TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…
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…
How to enjoy some good powder without freezing your bank account.
Have some good, clean family fun this holiday season with these top-selling board games.
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…
Some are new, others are longtime favorites, but undoubtedly there are lots of happenings to help put the family in the holiday spirit.
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!
This turkey makes a colorful, festive decoration for Turkey Day
Tips on how to make it through the holidays as a blended family.
Prep the grandparents' nest in advance to ease a bit of your holiday packing weight.
Books and games to inspire warmth in your family this holiday season.
Local culinary expert Heidi Billotto shares three of her favorite pie-like recipes.
Head to American Roadside Burger in Southpark for an accommodating staff, nice atmosphere and great burger.
Babies all the way up to big kids can get their wiggles out at Mason Wallace Park playground just off Monroe Road.
Aunt Lore's Apple Impromptu came to me from the kitchen of my aunt, Lore Edidin, and is the fruit cobbler of fall. Aunt Lore and her mom, Charlotte Bauer, taught me lots about cooking, and this is one of the…
Apple dumplings are a fun variation of pie. My best friend in high school, Kathy Frazier (now Kathy Beeson), shared her apple dumpling recipe with me. We made these at sleepovers, where raiding the fridge for a midnight snack was…
For a slightly more sophisticated pie recipe, there is my twist on a Southern pecan pie, in which I incorporate rich cocoa for that punch of chocolate. To make it just right, you'll also need a false-bottomed French tart pan…
Top toys, games and gear for kids from toddlers to teens.
Great gift ideas for big kids.
Great holiday gift ideas for tweens and teens.
Great holiday gift ideas for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Create ooey gooey (and delicious) marshmallow zombies.
A few weeks ago, I posted about a paver activity that has become a family craft tradition. Halloween ghosts are another one.These not-so-spooky little spirits are easy to make, and you’ve probably got everything you need already. This year we…
Last week I posted a photo on Facebook, and immediately received a flurry of comments from friends I never hear from – comments like "Wow, what is that and how did you do it?" In response, I promised a blog…
How well do you know the DC Comics Super-Villains? Test your knowledge with these fun activity sheets!
Family-friendly and Kids Eat Free restaurants in the greater Charlotte area.
