Memory – The All Ages, No-tech Game that’s Actually Fun

It’s a simple game to make and play, and its adaptable to all ages and interests.

Shakespeare and Company, Paris is painted bright green and yellow so it is hard to miss

Cozy Bookstores to Spice Up Your Travels

Here are some of our all-time favorite bookstores. If you love books, you’ll love these stores, too.

asparagus spears are spread out on top of cooked rice in the rice pot

How to Cook Asparagus to Perfection, and It’s So Easy

Five minutes of steaming will yield tender-crisp asparagus stalks with just the right amount of crunch.

vanilla ice cream tops the apple slices

Warm Apple Crisp Is a Great Way to Use those Extra Apples

Apple crisp, crumble, or Betty is a great way to use those apples that are starting to get old, since they got pushed to the back of the fridge during the holidays.

Middle Eastern Style Stuffed Peppers are capped wih tomato puree and a sprinkling of chopped mint leaves.

Make Middle Eastern-style Stuffed Peppers for a Meatless Main Course

Eastern cuisines often feature meatless meals. It makes sense to look for inspiration from these cooking styles, notably for their use of fragrant spices, dried fruits, fresh herbs, nuts, and grains to achieve satisfying dishes.

pomegranate champagne cocktails with floating cranberries

Christine’s Fizzy Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails

Try Christine’s Fizzy Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail for an easy, refreshing drink at your next holiday or New Year’s party.

Lake Linnea water reflects the trees surrounding it

Richfield Heritage Preserve Offers a Fairy Tale Backdrop for Hikers

What I liked best about the day’s walk was peeking into the Amity and North house windows, picturing picnics on the grounds, watching and listening to the busy birds, and walking along the south side of the lake.

rice pudding in a large serving bowl is sprinkled with cinnamon

Homemade Rice Pudding: Step-by-Step Makes It Foolproof

I love it when the pudding is still a bit warm with sweet cinnamon sprinkled on top.

slow cooker shredded chicken is plated and ready to eat.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Saves Time and Money

Making shredded chicken in your slow cooker will save you time and money during the work week.

Oh, Boy! It’s A Girl.

My husband and I kept a watchful eye as our daughter examined her new baby brother. We had read all of the books and articles about sibling rivalry. We had gotten advice from parents of multiple children.

Rainbow Farms Market Brings Fresh and Tasty Home

If you enjoy farmers market produce that’s locally grown, be sure to check out Rainbow…

cut coffee cake shows the crunchy cinnamon walnut sugar layer

Coffee Cake by Aunt Joann: An Easy Recipe Go-To

If you keep a box of yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding in your pantry, you’ll always have this “Go To.”

Chincoteague Island, Virginia for Your Retro Family Vacation

There is a lot of fun to be had here, as well as some spectacular scenery to renew the soul.

serving bowl with blue paisley pattern heaping with lentil salad made with herbs

Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs Makes a Flavor-filled Side

Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs is a welcome addition to the summer buffet table.