Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ella-Brooke Morgan
At only 16 years old, Clemmons native Ella-Brooke Morgan has an impressive resume with a jam-packed schedule full of honors and AP courses, extracurricular activities, and volunteering. As a junior at West Forsyth High School, Ella-Brooke sharpens her leadership skills while serving as the Vice President of West Forsyth’s Student Government Association, the Co-President […]
Keeping it Real: Stand Firm!
PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM Have you ever stood in front of the guards at Buckingham Palace? You can pull all kinds of shenanigans, but it doesn’t budge them one iota! Make funny faces. Get all up in their space. Jump up and down like a crazy person. Even throw things at them (no kidding!) . […]
Lash & Blade: Keeping Local Ladies Connected and Looking Luminous
Located on Burke Street in Downtown Winston-Salem, Lash & Blade is a cosmetic tattoo and lash studio specializing in lash extensions and cosmetic tattoos. Opened by Caitlyn Wright in May 2019, Lash & Blade also offers services such as teeth whitening, dermaplaning, and tooth gems. All artists at Lash & Blade have been thoroughly […]
Autumn Chic at Penny Lane Boutique: Shop Local in Clemmons this Fall
Looking to update your fall wardrobe by shopping local? Trade out your summer florals and sundresses for flannels and flare jeans. Whether you’re adding popular, trendy crop tops and shirt jackets to your closet this season, or you’re in search of classic cardigans to layer up for chilly weather, the team at Penny Lane […]
Zany Flavors: Remembering a Son Who Had a Zest for Life
It’s been said, “It’s not the years in one’s life that counts, but the life in one’s years.” For Zane Snider, although his life was only 19 years long, he made that time count with his faith, a love of family and friends, and a passion for food and cooking now being lived out by […]
How to Establish a Morning Routine
(Sequel to “Morning Routines: The Benefits are Many” article) After reading last month’s article, you may feel enticed by the benefits of creating a morning routine while also thinking, “ I know it would be good for me, but do I really want to commit to something like this? What if it’s drudgery…or if it […]
Pretty In Pink Foundation’s 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament
On October 23rd, local heroes will come together for the 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament to benefit the Pretty In Pink Foundation, whose mission is “…to provide uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients in NC with financial assistance for quality, lifesaving medical treatment.” Members of Winston-Salem Fire Rescue, Winston-Salem Police and […]
Hustle & Heart: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Sale Season
From October through December, millions of businesses will be shouting their promotions from the rooftops and I promise you, you’ll see a few “sales squirrels” among them and I don’t want it to be you. What’s a “sales squirrel” you may be asking? A business without a sales plan in place who keeps darting […]
Salem Smiles Orthodontics: Celebrating Orthodontic Health!
Lucky patients of Salem Smiles Orthodontics continue to beam – about their beautiful smiles! – and are also eager to share with others their experiences of first-class care at the well-loved Winston-Salem practice. Sarah C. Shoaf, DDS, MEd, MS, has been an orthodontist in the Winston-Salem area since 1992, as well as being the […]
Being Angry is OK
Forgive and forget. Move along. Don’t be mad. Is anger helping anyone? How often are you told to get rid of anger? Growing up, anger was seen as this horrifically negative thing – something we should try to get rid of as soon as possible. Therapy, doctors, even science tells us that anger is […]
