Oreo Dip Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 1 8 oz container whipped topping 20 Oreos, crushed dippers – fruits, additional Oreos, pretzels, etc. Instructions Blend the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.…
Bake Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole Ingredients 2 cup cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or jasmine) 3 cup chicken broth 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to…
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients VEGETABLES 4 cups broccoli florets DAIRY & FATS 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated cheese (for topping) MEAT • 1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken…
It started with a candy cane and some Christmas magic. What began with a few twinkling lights and simple décor in 2017 quickly became something more: a way for our family to share the joy of the holidays with others. As neighbors began to stop by and cars started to slow down to admire the…
The Heart of Young Life in Quincy Dim Lighting. Music softly playing. Eyes closed in deep reflection. And then……… BAM, BAM, BAM!!! The sound of a nail being hammered into a 6ft. tall wooden cross. It was shortly after Easter 2025 and all year long the messages had been leading up to this point —The…
How Families Can Avoid the Pitfalls of Running a Business By Kim Herren, Guided Growth Consulting Family-run businesses are the heartbeat of communities like Quincy and the surrounding area. From the small shops within the District to local restaurants, construction crews, and service providers, many of these businesses are built—and kept running—by families. When it…
Every day, families across West Central Illinois write their own stories of love, learning, and growth. Whether it’s a child’s first best friend, a parent’s peace of mind, or a provider’s joy in seeing a child thrive, these stories remind us of the deep impact child care has on our future. At West Central Child…
This article will be the second of a three-part series on children’s sexual development, normal and abnormal sexual behaviors in children from pre-school to age 5. This guide is intended to help parents and caregivers: Gain knowledge of children’s sexual behaviors; Respond appropriately to a range of developmentally appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors; Determine if…
From Toddlers to Great-Grandparents When people think of physical therapy, they often picture someone working hard to recover after an injury or surgery. While that’s an important part of what physical therapists do, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Physical therapy is also about being proactive, using it as a lifelong tool to improve…
Volunteering is a selfless act of offering time, skills, or resources to help others without the expectation of monetary reward. To quote Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the services of others.” While the primary purpose of volunteering is to support individuals, communities, or causes in need, it…