Summer undoubtedly comes with swimming or interaction with water of some sort. While water provides a great source of entertainment and fun for people of all ages it’s important to make sure you are taking water safety seriously. According to Safe Kids, Adams County, water safety is a lifelong endeavor and requires multiple safety measures.…
The Roots Run Deep By the time I was knee-high, my love for gardening had roots running deep into the ground. Some of my fondest memories of my younger years include lazy summer days spent outdoors growing among the vines and the wildflowers. Whether it was poking holes in the ground for seeds, munching on…
Bicycle Safety We are nearing great weather for bike riding. It is fun and an excellent way to get around while staying in shape. People are increasingly using bicycles to commute, exercise, or just for fun, to see the sights, and to reduce their carbon footprint. However, bicyclists face a swarm of vulnerabilities. They often…
7 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Spring Activities Bubbles- Kids love bubbles, but one thing that is inevitable is that there will never be enough bubble solution. No matter how many jugs of solution you buy or how many tubes with wands you have, your toddler will bend over to pick something up and spill the entirety of…
Whether you have your own or looking to start one, below are some Christmas traditions submitted by local families. My kids can open one present on Christmas eve that is specifically marked “open on Christmas Eve” it has: 1. New Pajamas 2. A book 3. A small treat like a candy or cookie 4. A…
Family-Friendly Ways to Heal Together Navigating the delicate path of helping our children cope with loss is a journey that demands both strength and tenderness. Over the past few years, my family has faced our fair share of heartache – from the painful experience of a miscarriage in 2021 to bidding farewell to my beloved…
Not-For-Profit Spotlight: Festival of Lights One thing that my family and I have enjoyed doing the last couple of years is driving through the Festival of Lights that takes place at Moorman Park. Each year, I am always amazed to see the display. So much time, work, and effort goes into building and creating this…
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…
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a part of a community theater? One local teen tells us how theater has
shaped her future.
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