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Adventure Us: Roanoke area day trips, Part I
By Cristy Carr |
Virginia’s Native Allspice
By Tim Carr |
Roaming Roanoke: Little Green Hive
By Angela Evans |
The 5-Minute Answer: What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?
By Marissa Siegel |
How the New Normal Brought Back Family Dinners
By Kristy Wyatt |
Read a storybook. Learn an instrument. Take a walk. Learn how to do a cartwheel. Tell a story. Fingerpaint. Read a biography. Make a baking soda volcano. Paint with marbles. Make a bird feeder. Learn how to cook. Practice juggling. Ride a bike. Play hopscotch Blow bubbles. Have a picnic. Play in a sprinkler. Make…
Spend some of those lazy summer days enjoying a movie on the big screen! The valley has tons of options if you want to catch a flick, free family movie nights, a old-fashioned drive in, you can even watch movies while you swim! Regal Theatre $1 Movies See recently run children’s movies (all G or…
For many families, some of the most anticipated summertime activities happen around the pool. But before you dive into the fun, be sure you and your family know the many ways to practice pool safety. Sun safety Sunburns can cause a lot more than just an embarrassing red appearance on the skin; they can be…
Grilled Corn $0.57 per serving Ingredients: Whole Corn Shredded Parmesan Cheese Chili Powder Remove the husks of the corn, but leave core for easier handling. Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron griddle pan until slightly charred, turning for even cooking. Smother with parmesan cheese and chili pepper to taste. Hamburger Sliders $1.20 per…
Strawberry-Orange Smoothie $1.85/Serving Serves 3 3 Cups Vanilla Yogurt 10 oz frozen Strawberries 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add more honey to taste. Serve immediately. Chocolate Covered Strawberries $1.50/Serving, Serves 4 12 fresh strawberries 16 oz candy melts or chocolate 12 toothpicks 1. Melt chocolates in…
With Easter coming up so quick (April 5th!) Member One Credit Union has a list of their favorite meals to make with those big holiday meal leftovers! Cheesy Ham & Hash brown Casserole Stir together 1-2 cups of diced ham, 1/2 cup of cheese, 4-5 shredded potatoes and 1 can of a cream based soup.…
School is Cool! $0.32 per valentine • Goldfish crackers • Cardstock Paper • Plastic Baggies 1.Cut cardstock in a medium sized circle, coloring the bottom 3/4 blue. 2. Place circle inside plastic bag, and pour in a small serving of crackers. 3. Use twist tie or ribbon to close the bag. You Rock! $0.23 per…
Something is happening to the children of Roanoke right under our noses. New statistics have uncovered that, in Roanoke, three out of ten children—twice the state rate—live under the poverty line. According to recent polls, one-third of our elementary students are failing their third grade reading exams. And studies have proven that children who fail…
As we draw closer and closer to the end of the month, we also come closer to many people’s favorite holiday: Valentine’s day, a day around the world designated to celebrate love. But, amongst the valentines, the chocolate, and the flowers, we sometimes forget about another international holiday that falls on the same week. This…
Looking for a tasty but gluten free meal? Check out this wonderful, quick and easy recipe for gluten-free mini pizza cups! They’re perfect for school lunches, afternoon snacks, or even dinner! Ingredients: (Makes 20 if you double up the Bisquick batch) Gluten-free Bisquick Your Preferred Tomato Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Mini Pepperonis Instructions: 1. Preheat oven…
