Morganton Mom-isms

thoughts from morganton moms (& others!)

Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy : New Dimensions Charter School

We heard from one New Dimensions parent last year, and I thought it might be valuable to share my experience, now 2 years in, as well as some of the changes since the last post. Full disclosure – I believe in this school so much I am now a part of the Board of Directors, Read more about Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy : New Dimensions Charter School[…]

#ClearTheList in Morganton

We want to #ClearTheList in Morganton! This is a nationwide movement that is helping fulfill teachers’ wishlists by getting support from the community, parents, and anonymous donors. Teachers can make a wishlist on Amazon, share the list, and then anyone can purchase and send items directly to the teacher. Typically, teachers will have a shortage Read more about #ClearTheList in Morganton[…]

Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy: New Dimensions Charter School

The decision on how and where to school your kids can definitely be complicated. There are options in our county as diverse as our children. Our family landed on Burke County’s only public charter school, New Dimensions School. Let me familiarize you with the basics of how charter schools operate. A public charter school, such Read more about Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy: New Dimensions Charter School[…]

Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy: Morganton Day School

Choosing a school for your child is one of many decisions you will make in their lifetime. Researching their first baby car seat, stroller or the pros and cons to formula may have been daunting tasks, that is, until you begin to ponder where your son or daughter will spend 7 hours of his/her day, Read more about Morganton Moms Makes School Shopping Easy: Morganton Day School[…]

5 Tips for Great Christmas Day Photos

5 Tips for Great Christmas Day Photos

Guest Post By Sarah Coffey Photography Let’s be honest with ourselves…all we really want are Instagram-worthy photos of our kids on Christmas morning. We’ve spent the entire holiday season shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, cleaning, prepping for parties, and we just want some decent snapshots to show for it. But of course, kids don’t always cooperate, and Read more about 5 Tips for Great Christmas Day Photos[…]

Interview with Adventure Bound Books + Summer Reading Challenge

Morganton Moms is all about connecting our local community. We want local businesses to thrive here in Burke County.  Adventure Bound Books will open its doors for the first time on June 23 to welcome in local bibliophiles of all ages. Morganton book store owner, Angela Shores, is passionate about spreading a love for reading Read more about Interview with Adventure Bound Books + Summer Reading Challenge[…]