Rethink Your Holiday Cards
Think recycle before you send those holiday cards.
Food + Fun
Growing Hands
It all started with a baby shower gift. Someone gave me a very thoughtful gift of mommy-baby handprints in clay. Amelia was born earlier than expected, so we celebrated her due date, and the healthy 5-week-old she'd become, by having…
Gifts From Your Kitchen That Everyone Will Enjoy
This year, teach your children to enjoy the pleasures of gift giving and giving from the heart.
Holiday Apple Cider
1 gallon jug of apple cider 1 large bottle cranberry juice 2 navel oranges 2 large lemons 2-3 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves Combine the cider and cranberry juice in a large stockpot. Peel oranges and lemons and add…
Homemade Lemon Curd
3/4 cup butter1/2 cup sugarZest or grated rind of two large lemons1/2 cup lemon juice6 large eggs or an equivalent amount of egg substitute Combine butter, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir the mixture as the…
Microwave Banana Jam
3 cups sliced ripe bananas1 1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup orange juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1 cinnamon stick2 whole clovesCombine all ingredients in a deep microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high, stirring every couple of minutes until sugar dissolves, 5-10 minutes in all.…
Healthy Helpings During the Holidays
Tips to overcome the mounds of sweet treats.
5 Healthy Holiday Snack Ideas
Keep the holidays both fun and healthy with these tasty and nutritious treats.
Starter Pets That Can Help Your Child Learn the Basics of Pet Care
Why small animal pets can be a good fit for busy families on a budget.
Savvy Holiday Spending
10 debt-busting strategies to stay out of the red.
Playground Review: E.B. Moore Park
Keep the kids busy with two play sets at E.B. Moore Park.
Huge Pizzas and Delicious Food at Libretto’s Pizzeria
Fill up on pizza, calzones, chicken parmesan and other hearty Italian fare.
‘Nutcracker’ Performances Offer Extras
Families in the Charlotte area have their choice of "Nutcracker" performances to attend, with some offering events just for children.
Top 5 Holiday Songs
Brighten up your day with this holiday playlist.
2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Part II
Great gift ideas for everyone -- the kids, Mom, Dad, grandparents and teachers!
Classic Christmas Books for Kids
Add some cheer to your holiday season with these classic Christmas favorites.
Crafts for Kids | Make a Keepsake Family Christmas Tree
Have a blast making memories with this holiday keepsake.
Leaves Before Turkey
We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year. Somehow I’ve reached what my mother informs me is "middle-aged" without ever hosting a real, all-ages Turkey Day. Sure, I made a turkey once, but that was long before Amelia was born and everyone ate…
9 Tips for Frugal Family Ski Vacations
How to enjoy some good powder without freezing your bank account.
Top-Selling Family Board Games
Have some good, clean family fun this holiday season with these top-selling board games.
What Took Us So Long?
Something about Mod Podge has always turned me off. I don’t know why – yes, the name is silly and for unknown reasons makes me think of The Partridge Family, but surely that’s not a good enough reason.Lately I’ve been seeing…
10 Charlotte Holiday Traditions
Some are new, others are longtime favorites, but undoubtedly there are lots of happenings to help put the family in the holiday spirit.
A Very Thomas Christmas Activity Sheet
Get set for Christmas with an all-new collection of Yuletide-themed episodes in Thomas & Friends®: A Very Thomas Christmas, available on DVD Oct. 9 Add your own color to Thomas's tale with this fun coloring sheet!
Crafts for Kids | Thanksgiving Turkey Decoration
This turkey makes a colorful, festive decoration for Turkey Day
