Holiday Food Safety 1 – Hand washing. Keep your hands clean by effective hand washing with soap and water. Avoid using your bare hands to touch “ready-to-eat” foods. Ready-to-eat foods do not need to be cooked in order to be consumed. Examples are crackers, breads, cheeses, deli meats, veggies for a veggie tray, etc. 2…
Soup Season It’s getting cold out, and nothing screams warm and cozy dinner like an inviting bowl of soup. One of my favorite ways to make soup is with my Instant Pot! Many people respond to that last sentence with, “Oh, yeah, my (insert relative here) bought me one for Christmas a few years back,…
Difference Maker: Kevin Blickhan Difference maker? “I don’t think of myself as a difference maker.” -Kevin Blickhan Story By Kari Vogel & Kaitlyn Wegs Making a difference is a goal most people in the service field have, but they don’t always know the ways in which they are making a difference unless someone points it…
Quincy Children’s Museum – We envision joyful children, engaged families, and a connected community. I got the chance to sit down with Amy Peters, Executive Director of the Quincy Children’s Museum, and discuss how her vision has come to life and what the future looks like for Quincy Children’s Museum (QCM). Q: Can you…
How many of us consider our home to be our safe spot? I do. What does the phrase “safety of my own home” really mean? These days, sales pitches include “From the safety of your own home.” There are plenty of reasons for that phrase. This is where we should feel safe, can relax, have…
As parents or guardians, life tends to run in the fast lane, and often, we figure it out as we go with what we have handy. Here are a few first-aid hacks to treat Ouchy’s and Boo Boo’s for those moments that catch us off guard.
Did you and your kids keep up on your summer reading lists? Goodbye summer, and hello to Autumn! Did you and your kids keep up on your summer reading lists? If not, it’s ok. I know summer gets busy for us, and we get away from reading regularly to our kids. Now that they are…
Difference Maker: Amy Peters I would describe a difference-maker as a person who embraces their fears and hesitations to step out of their comfort zone and take risks. A difference maker is a passionate individual who can’t just sit by and hope someone else sees the need and takes the initiative. Above all, a difference…
Digital Safety for Kids Summer break is over, and students are back in full swing with connected devices, apps, and many websites that open all kinds of online safety concerns. This brings a great deal of challenges to parents these days. In today’s digital world, we are continuously worried about our children’s online safety. The…