The 12 Days of Gratitude Challenge
BY: BROOKE ORR What’s the magic word? Society praises parents who raise well-mannered children who say “Please” and “Thank you” with little to no prompting. While it is nice to receive […]
Tanglewood Festival of Lights is Back to Brighten Your Holiday Season
With over 100 displays and over 1 million lights, it’s no surprise that the “elves” at Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights have been hard at work pulling out their famous light […]
Come to the Table
BY BROOKE ORR, MS RD LDN, ACSM-CPT The fast-paced pre-COVID-19 lifestyle made it difficult to gather everyone at the table for traditional family meals. However, a slower pace and being […]
Foods and Thanksgiving Disagreements
Announcements cry out from the youngest member of the family, “Uncle John is here, and, oh, wait, Grandpa and Grandma too! We’re halfway there. Twelve more to go!” The holiday, […]
When Traveling for the Holidays is Detrimental to Your Health
While the holiday season is a wonderful time to spend with family, it can also be incredibly stressful. Between having to schlep across states with young kids, putting up with […]
Purple Feather Designs
Brittany Freeman is a married mom of one who calls Kernersville home. With the support of her husband, Brian, and a plethora of family and friends, she launched Purple Feather […]
Lemierre’s Syndrome: What You Need to Know about the Disease You’ve Never Heard of
Most people have never heard of Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS). Most physicians have never seen, and never will see, even one case. If you’re a parent, however, you need to know […]
Consumer Trends Continue 2020 Shift
With November, we’re nine months into a pandemic that continues to produce shifts in consumer attitudes. As our former routines are broken, new habits are already having a big impact […]
It’s A Grand Life – A Month of Thanks and Giving
I love this time of year! I love the briskness of the air, the falling of the leaves blanketing the ground in their glorious colors (not so much the blowing […]
What-If: Understanding Situational Awareness
Imbedded in our mindset is the worrisome mantra, “what if” that spans topics from safety and financial security to the health of loved ones, pets, and self. Asking, “What can […]