Tips for flying with kids

#Middlebury #Flying I was one of the last to board a spring break flight from snowy Minnesota to sunny Florida. As I stepped from the jetway into the galley and turned right, I couldn’t ... Continue Reading →

Make fresh ricotta cheese in your kitchen

#Middlebury When I hear “I made it from scratch!” at a gathering, my first instinct is to assume it must have taken a lot of time to prepare the tasty-looking dish coming my way ... Continue Reading →

Burger and fries are April Fools’ surprise

#Middlebury This April Fools’ Day “Burger and Fries” is such a surprise that no one will believe their eyes. Make this whimsical treat that looks like hamburgers and French ... Continue Reading →

Pen bouquet is ‘write’ there when you need it

#Middlebury Why is it that you can’t ever find a pen when you need one? It’s as though they have wings of invisible ink that take them far away from where they belong. Businesses ... Continue Reading →

‘Pick a stick,’ get a chore done

#Middlebury Put stuff on a stick, and kids are bound to like it. Think ice cream, candy and colorful pinwheels. So why not chores on a stick? “Call it a gimmick, but if it works, ... Continue Reading →

Monarch butterflies set to spring into flight

#Middlebury #Monarch Itching to travel for spring break this year? It’s not just you. Consider the Monarch butterfly: It’s common for these beauties to spring into flight ... Continue Reading →

Sunny fun brightens a wintry day

#Middlebury The length of daylight is starting to feel a wee bit longer, kites are flying here and there, but cloudy and cold, stormy day weather forecasts are a reminder that spring ... Continue Reading →

Make a house for your feathered friends

#Middlebury Not all birds fly south for the winter! Identify the feathered friends that frequent your neighborhood and then make a birdhouse with your family using simple supplies such ... Continue Reading →

Heart-y family living for Valentine’s Day

#Middlebury Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while thoughts naturally turn to heart-shaped candies and cards, it’s an ideal time to nudge one another to take ... Continue Reading →

Create a box puppet “play” in 3 easy steps

#Middlebury Turn a dreary winter’s day into a “play day” filled with whimsical box puppets your family can make in three easy steps. Pick characters from a favorite book and ... Continue Reading →