Hospitality First at Midtown Cafe and Dessertery
Right in the heart of Winston-Salem, Midtown Cafe and Dessertery is a local staple. It’s a favorite for families, a great place to meet friends, convenient for a business luncheon, or even a stop-and-go for picking up dinner after a long day at the office. Midtown Cafe and Dessertery is a full-service restaurant that is […]
Pet Safety During the Winter
Our four-legged family members are just that – family. Many believe that dogs and other furry friends are as accustomed to living outdoors as wild animals, but that could not be further from the truth. The term “domesticated” is there for a reason…and because they are domesticated, they are not equipped to survive in extreme […]
Electronic Directions: Love Them or Hate Them
In the spirit of full disclosure, I will admit that I detest verbal GPS options of any sort. When in need of driving directions, my personal preference is to either print off directions, highlighting the exits and turns needed, or just write up my own notes. However archaic it might be to some, it works […]
Restaurant Etiquette 101
When it comes to eating out, the options are endless. I should know. I’ve been writing restaurant reviews for Forsyth Woman for almost 12 years. Okay – not just me. If you’ve ever read my bio on ForsythWoman.com, you may know that Rosey is a pseudonym. Several writers have been “Rosey,” and we all share […]
I Like Me
To say, “I like me,” isn’t something that comes naturally to most women. We are, by nature, our very worst enemies. We are self-critical, self-loathing, and at times, downright discouraged about who we are. The way you speak to yourself is likely among the cruelest words you’ll ever hear. “You’re ugly.” “You’re stupid.” “You’re fat.” […]
Why Don’t We Wear Hats? National Hat Day – January 15
“I always get hats but never have the nerve to wear them. Hats are a thing that are really stylish, but you have to have the confidence to pull it off.” (Ann Heckerling, film director) Do you like hats? Not the baseball, company or team stitched variety – the kind of hats that need […]
7 Key Pieces to Every Woman’s Wardrobe
By Madison Skakle I’ve narrowed down 7 key pieces that need to be in every girl’s closet. If you have these pieces, you should be set for tons of events, including work and play. Make sure when you consider these wardrobe staples, you buy quality pieces over trendy pieces. The general fashion “rule” is to […]
Easy Vegan
BY ARON DANIELS Some life changes come at really big moments. You get that phone call from a family member, you get that promotion finally, you find out your family is about to get bigger. Other life changes look… less picturesque. There I was, sitting in my recliner working on the computer, iPad set up […]
Hobbies Anyone? January is National Hobby Month
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hobbies are good for us in many ways. They give us a chance to relax, reduce stress levels, boost or enhance moods, challenge us mentally, and perhaps give us an opportunity to develop our talents. Those are surely lofty goals for something we do for fun. […]
Catphishing: How Not to Take the Bait!
Tired of having his wife scroll through his Instagram newsfeed, my husband created an account through an app found on my phone. Instantly, I was amazed to find not just a great number of friends, but cousins spanning in age from 14 to 75. Despite feeling late to an already established gathering, I instantly loved […]
