Make this summer the craftiest ever

#Middlebury Summertime invites all ages to experience a big dose of creativity, because you can enjoy so many artful, and sometimes messy, activities outdoors. If you have a block party ... Continue Reading →

Sharing chores is part of family life

#Middlebury The word was out from the fire marshal in California’s Santa Cruz mountains to remove dry brush, firewood and debris close to cabins and homes to help protect them ... Continue Reading →

Spotter’s guide puzzles help kids ID faces, places

#Middlebury #DonnasDay What’s on your summer calendar? Fourth of July celebrations, picnics at the park or a family reunion far from home? For your preschoolers, the friendly ... Continue Reading →

Get creative with DIY gift wrap

#Middlebury #DonnasDay It’s that time of year when a flurry of invitations and announcements for events and celebrations arrive all at once – graduations, bridal showers, weddings, ... Continue Reading →

Old wagon holds child’s portable garden

#Middlebury #DonnasDay Beautiful things can emerge when you dig right in. A natural, glorious garden that just happens to be edible is a great place to start. So find an old wagon at ... Continue Reading →

Give a taste of home graduation gift

#Middlebury #DonnasDay Pre-addressed, stamped postcards sent by college students from around the country find their way back to Nancy Cripe’s kitchen in Minnesota throughout the ... Continue Reading →

Make pie while rhubarb is fresh and in season

#Middlebury #DonnasDay Skipping through winding trails, spotting leaping frogs along creek beds and counting deer as they pass by the front porch are a few of the adventures in store ... Continue Reading →

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ greetings in 3-D

#Middlebury #DonnasDay Increasingly, 3-D technology is a part of our everyday lives. If your family has ever watched a 3-D movie, you’ve seen objects seemingly float off the screen, ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy some fresh-air fun

#Middlebury #DonnasDay “Hey, come on, Donna, follow us … we’re playing loop-de-loop,” shouted barefoot 5-year-old Eva gleefully, as she followed the freshly drawn trail ... Continue Reading →

Tips to help kids stick with music lessons

#Middlebury #DonnasDay “Forte! Jump up high … higher. That’s great!” says teacher Krista Bladel enthusiastically to her eager 5-year-old student Naomi Adams. “Now, ... Continue Reading →