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Doctors by Day, Milkin’ Cookies by Night
During the latter part of 2009, full-time physicians and mothers Cheri Wiggins and Lennox McNeary-Keyes found themselves living on the same street, working in the same department, and struggling to nurse their new babies amidst the stress of their long work days. Little did they know that these seemingly coincidental commonalities would start them…
Share This: Read MoreHealthy Smiles – Pediatric Dental Health
For many years, we have all been used to hearing that children were having less and less dental decay. Fluoride had become the norm in our toothpastes and our water supplies. The economy was expanding, and dental insurance was available to numerous families with young children. Public awareness of good oral health and hygiene…
Share This: Read MoreMiracles Happen…The Price Family
Jason and Susan Price of Salem received a true Christmas miracle seven years ago. After being born prematurely, their son Conner, a first grader at South Salem Elementary, opened his eyes for the first time. The road to get to that day was an uphill battle. The battle began Wednesday, December 7, 2005, the first…
Share This: Read MoreRainy Day Craft: Toilet Paper Tubes
Even with a house full of new toys, a bookcase full of fun books, and a yard ready for imagination; a winter school break can still make your kids whine about being bored. I like to combat those whines and moans with a simple craft project with limitless possibilities- Toilet Paper Tube People. What I love…
Share This: Read MoreBook Suggests for the Entire Family
Every year my wish list to Santa Claus was dominated by books. From Harry Potter to US History, Comics to Broadway scripts. To me, books are the perfect gift for any occasion! However sometimes it’s hard to find the best book for someone with so many choices out there. I’ve put together this list for…
Share This: Read MoreA Merry DIY Christmas
In our holiday issue I shared my favorite DIY christmas craft- Salt Dough Ornaments. I love the versatility of the craft, you can literally make anything! It’s also great for all different ages and “Crafty” skill levels. But having grown up on an almost 100% DIY Christmases, I had so many more ideas I wanted…
Share This: Read MoreTwelve Holiday Traveling Tips
Earlier this week I boarded a train bound for my hometown in New England with my 2 year old daughter Charlotte so we could spend Thanksgiving with my family. This train ride lasted over 12 hours. Yeah, that’s right. T-w-e-l-v-e HOURS. Charlotte is actually wonderful at traveling, but 12 hours in a confined space can…
Share This: Read MoreReindeer Sandwiches
Reindeer Sandwiches Time: 15 minutes Age: Any & All! Ingredients: Bread, Peanut Butter, Jelly, M&Ms, Pretzels Equipment: butter knife, cookie cutter Make sure to lay out all of your supplies for easy assembly! Make extra as each completed sandwich is small Take your cookie cutter and place in the middle of a slice of…
Share This: Read MoreConnecting with Kids- without technology
No sooner than school is underway, and I am finally starting to fall into a routine, the holiday season creeps into sight. Let’s be honest. It really starts on October 31. Even my high school students go nuts for the leftover Halloween candy. Wait. It really starts with football season, which really starts in August.…
Share This: Read MoreDickens of a Christmas: 30 Year Tradition
Roanoke native Victoria Taylor has charcoal sketches of her daughters that she got from one of the earliest Dickens of a Christmas events still hanging in her home. She recalls sitting in her downtown shop, The Gift Niche, when she heard that local artist Vera Dickerson had joined in on the festivities. “When I found…
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