Simple Pear Salad
Pears are a nutritional bargain. At only 100 calories per serving, one pear provides 6 grams of fiber; that's 20 percent of the RDA for fiber. They are also a good source of vitamin C and are known to be…
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Gingered Cranberry Raspberry Relish
Traditional doesn’t have to mean boring. When you’re trying to come up with side dish ideas for this year’s Holiday menu just think a little outside the box; take a traditional dish and make it contemporary and chic…like adding rapberries,…
Sweet Potato Breakfast Spread
Just one medium sweet potato provides more than a day's worth of vitamin A and 35 percent of the RDA for vitamin C. Sweet potatoes are a source of fiber, vitamin D, and iron. Try this recipe and add sweet…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin is incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. One serving provides 300 percent of the RDA for vitamin A. Pumpkin is also rich in vitamins C, E and iron. In addition, pumpkin seeds are a good source…
Orange Salad
One medium orange meets the RDAs for a day's worth of vitamin C. But did you know that oranges also provide potassium, calcium, vitamin A, fiber and folate! Orange slices make a wonderful addition to salads. Oranges complement the flavors…
5 Healthy Additions to Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving meals don’t have to be gut-busting.
Salt-Dough Ornament Recipe
Take the kids back to your good old days with a salt-dough ornament recipe.
2014 Family-Friendly Holiday Performances
This holiday season, bring the whole family together for a few magical performances.
10 Holiday Break Camps for Kids
Winter break camps that help out busy parents.
Cutting Your Own Tree: An Old-Fashioned Family Tradition
Before pre-lit artificial trees and tinsel existed, families bundled up for a trek the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree.
Being Thankful
As the end of November approaches, now is the time to start thinking about what you are thankful for most in your life. I am thankful for my amazing family and friends. And, Sunday football! Books about Thanksgiving and giving…
Apple and Sausage Stuffing
The best recipes this time of year are family recipes — the ones that with just one bite, you are automatically transformed to a time and place of your youth. This recipe is from many a family Thanksgiving of my…
Friends and Family
What a great time of year to celebrate friends, family, and loved ones. Consider writing a letter, sending a card, or drawing a picture to share with someone special to you. Or, share one of the following stories with a…
The Great Turkey Debacle
Does the prospect of tackling a holiday meal fill you with anxiety?
Crafts for Kids: Mini Gratitude Journal
November is a fun month for creating projects that celebrate gratitude and thankfulness.
Gifts That Give Back to the Community
Local, fashionable companies that are making an effort to give back to the community.
3 Brain-Building Board Games
Squiggle Selection inspired creativity as players create drawings from a "squiggle." The judge then picks a voting card and awards it the drawing that describes the word. Ages 7+. $19.99, amazon.com.Math is a blast with The Magic School Bus Math…
Dear Santa: Top Holiday Toys for 2014
Find out which toys made the cut for this year's upcoming season.
Not So Scary Stories
As the nights grow chilly and the leaves start to swirl in the streets, pumpkins appear on porches and children plan costumes and fun for Halloween night. This week, we feature a couple of beautifully illustrated and entertaining picture books…
Making Halloween Not So Scary for Young Kids
Tips to ensure that your child's Halloween night out is fun (and emotionally safe) for all.
How to Save On Halloween Costumes, Candy and Fun
Easy ways to save money on Halloween expenses without compromising on the fun.
Old-Fashioned Potato Latkes With a Twist
When I was growing up, potato pancakes — or latkes — were a staple side dish in our house. My mom had to make tons of them because my brother and I, and Daddy, too, would eat them right out…
I Love Pets!
It's no secret that children love animals. While some already have a beloved pet, others wish for one to call their own. These books explore this topic that is so close to children's hearts.I Wish I Had a Pet by Maggie…
Crafts for Kids: Flying Ghost Friends
Hang these DIY ghost friends up in the hallway or kitchen and you'll have some new houseguests.
