Whether Dad is an angler, photographer, gardener or cook, a colorfully decorated box filled with kid-chosen and handmade gift items that support his interest is a personalized way to…
“Hey … are you looking at my answers?” asked a young woman standing in front of a wall display of 20 colorful book covers (with titles blocked out) of classic children’s read-aloud…
I was one of the last to board a spring break flight from snowy Minnesota to sunny Florida. As I stepped from the jetway into the galley and turned right, I couldn’t help but smile…
Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day with a homemade breakfast surprise. This recipe is a twist on a delicious puff pancake, also called a Dutch baby, which typically is baked in a large…
It’s tree time. Arbor Day comes up on April 27, a calendar reminder to set your sights upward and appreciate the beauty of trees large and small. Most of us have recollections of…
Nothing sparks memories of family picnics and barbecue get-togethers like a platter of bright yellow-and-white deviled eggs. Sometimes dressed up with a dusting of paprika, capers or…
After-school time is prime time for school-age kids. Like that commute when adults switch gears from the end of their workday to home life, it’s a transition period in a busy day….
What a celebration! The Habitat for Humanity volunteer build team from Minnesota, including my husband and son, had just finished pouring the cement floor and raising the walls of a…
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