Make delicious crepes for meals and snack time

#Middlebury #Crepes A quick trip to the grocery store has taken on new meaning these days. You never know what will be in stock. Hopefully you can get the basics of milk, flour, eggs ... Continue Reading →

Monsters light path to Halloween treats

#Middlebury Light and decorate the walkway to your porch with spooky paper bag characters on Halloween night. This clever monster patrol is a takeoff of traditional luminaries, but ... Continue Reading →

Make spider rolls for creepy treat

#Middlebury Combine a child’s love of playing with dough and a fascination with spiders, and you’ll have both a “hit” activity and a healthy treat when Halloween party-goers ... Continue Reading →

Everyday moments help build bonds

#Middlebury Let’s face it. As parents, no matter our ages, amid all the busyness and to-dos of family life, there is one unshakeable truth: Kids are our priority, our most important ... Continue Reading →

How do you like them apples?

#Middlebury #Apples   We Minnesotans think of ourselves as not being particularly boastful. But fall is in the air, and one exception is when it comes to the humorous question, ... Continue Reading →

Giving rewards pets and people

#Middlebury It was midafternoon and time to grab a quick, brisk walk with granddog Cali around our city lake. As we approached the concession stand by the boat dock, I was about to ... Continue Reading →

Insulating foam ‘bugs’ make welcome guests

#Middlebury There’s so much to see and do outdoors this time of year. Even the tiniest details possess a bit of wonder for kids. Twigs, leaves, stones, pinecones, acorns and a ... Continue Reading →

After school time is prime time for kids

#Middlebury After-school time is prime time for school-age kids. Like that commute when adults switch gears from the end of their workday to home life, it’s a transition period ... Continue Reading →

Set the tone for the school year

#Middlebury It’s an exciting time full of promise for eager young minds as kids head back to school across the country. So ease into the season, get into the groove and take advantage ... Continue Reading →

Tips for your summertime move to a new home

#Middlebury We moved often when I was young. It was so common then for companies to transfer employees frequently. When we said goodbye to one house in Santa Rosa, Calif., and hello ... Continue Reading →