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Three Memorial Day Desserts

Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling won’t...

Memorial Day Parades!

Right now, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the weather forecast changes for the upcoming weekend. If attending a parade is in your plans for the long weekend ahead, here is a list of local parades happening and other ways to mark Memorial Day: Sunday 5/28:...

Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake

This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from...

What Are The Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?

What are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning? 1. Better and more reliable over-all performance from your HVAC System 2. Fewer expensive repairs from wear and tear and longer HVAC System life 3. More energy efficiency, reducing your energy bills 4. Lower likelihood of...

How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice

Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...

Tween Tips Part I: How to Make Emotional Connections

Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...

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