5 Ways to Honor National Native American Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is held from September 15th to October 15th and Black History Month is observed during February, but did you know there is also a month honoring Native […]
Inspiring Empathy
Oklahoma middle school teacher Karen Loewe engaged her students in an activity that profoundly changed the way they interact with one another. Karen had created a space where kids felt […]
Traversing the Holiday Landscape
The advice – back in the summer – for the upcoming holidays was to stock up early. The main culprit, courtesy of COVID-19 and its various variants, was supply-chain problems: […]
“Out and About” in Winston-Salem with Forsyth Woman’s 16th Anniversary
On Thursday, September 23rd, our sister magazine, Forsyth Woman, celebrated the 16th anniversary of being in publication. Friends, team members, family and supporters all gathered at The Barn at Reynolda […]
Be a Great Health Advocate for You and Your Family
Sometimes seeking medical care for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. There are many caring, wonderful medical professionals out there, but medicine has also become a big business […]
It’s Not Your Fault: Navigating Child Behavior
As human beings we often take things personally. The individual who gives us an extra glance or stares a bit longer at the store–we think it must be because of […]
It’s A Grand Life – What’s There to Eat?
My parents had some good friends that I will always remember and think of fondly. One family, in particular, we got together with often and our evening usually centered around […]
Howdy Neighbor: Navigating Neighbor Relationships
Opening my front door ever so slightly, I glance around, seeing if anyone is outside. The coast is clear. I run to my mailbox, my hair bouncing precariously at the […]
Beekeeper Projects, Winter Preparation
“Go to the bee, thou poet: consider her ways and be wise.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Sitting on the front porch stoop on a summer evening, you can see hundreds […]
Creating New Holiday Traditions
As creatures of habit, we find contentment in the repetition of traditions. Having something to look forward to offers us a sense of calm or excitement. As families grow older, things […]