By jessicalaversin
I love to cook from scratch using fresh ingredients, but it can be a challenge to plan and execute dinner ideas for every day that are delicious, healthy and simple. I’m always looking for recipes to add to my repertoire that fit these criteria. Oh, and if my kids will actually eat it, that’s ev...
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By karenfaciane
Most children probably squirm about the thought of going to any type of doctor. Us adults do too, from time to time. But our children with special needs might squirm a bit more given their special sensory, mental, emotional and physical needs. Aside from the child's obvious stress, it can be stre...
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By elissapeterson
As summer stretches out in front of us, I can already hear the whines of boredom coming from my children. Moan, groan and despair. I love those sounds. I view them as opportunities to engage my youngsters creatively, to invite them to see the world a bit differently for a few moments.
Here a...
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By Allison Randall
Rakestraw Books (The Bookstore in Danville) is not only one of the best bookstores ever, but has been in Danville and independently owned since 1973. I went there in elementary school for Book Night when it was two stories, and then later when it moved to the Livery and Mercantile and then I work...
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By josie milano
My children are normally in bed by 8:00 but opening night for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus "Built To Amaze" was just the beginning of the night for them. The pre-show started at 6:30 which was jam packed with clowns, bounce houses, Elephants and even a host dancing with the kid...
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By Rachelle Hughes
I am slightly freaking out at what I refer to as the snacking dilemma. Summer is here and I have found myself stocking up on junk food out of pure panic. I admit it! I am not proud of it. But let's get real. When you have a teenage boy in your house (and all his friends) you are not going to be maki...
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By Michelle Powell
In April we ran the Pony Express Fun Run at Camp Floyd, and had so much fun learning about the history of the Pony Express, that we decided to experience history by retracing the steps of the Pony Express riders.
We did this adventure all in one day, without hurrying. From our home in the west part...
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By Jenn Louras
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I were rocking out to Ke$ha and I got this great idea. "I should sign her up for dance classes!" I searched the internet for the perfect class, made a few phone calls and within hours she was officially enrolled. We were going to be dancers (insert air guitar h...
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By jackiejames
Daniel, my soon-to-be-sixth grader, brought home his yearbook yesterday. I haven't laughed so hard in weeks!
No, I am not referring to the awkward school pictures that kids usually take in elementary school; I am laughing at the creative license the parents take with naming their kids.
While thumb...
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By debraferrie
Walking. I mean, how simple is it for the average healthy adult? We learn at only 1 year old, or less. It's natural. But why do so many of us do so little of it as we age ? We park as close as we can to stores. We drive the 1/4 mile to the next store.We take cabs and subways. I get it. It's the co...
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