Shopping Small Businesses
By Faye Andris December is that time of the year when we automatically start to think about the holidays. It is an exciting time of year and much of that excitement revolves around shopping for special gifts for our family and friends. It is also a great opportunity to support some small businesses in our […]
Holiday Traditions
for you & yours to treasure By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family […]
What Really Happened
By Deb Austin Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, except me, I’m the mouse. And I’m going to tell you what I saw that night! Mom and Dad were asleep – the little ones, too. But an hour ago, it had been like […]
Holiday Plumbing Tune-Up!
The holiday season is one of the busiest times for emergency calls to plumbers. Houseguests, cooking extravaganzas, extra cleaning, and entertaining, puts a tremendous amount of stress on your plumbing! The most common problems include clogged garbage disposals, clogged toilets, and issues with the water heater. Thankfully, most plumbing emergencies can easily be avoided by […]
Holiday Traditions
By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family carry them out. The following are a […]
You Can Go Home Again
By Alexander Germanis In life, change occurs whether we like it or not. It is inevitable. People grow up and move away, old stores and restaurants close while new ones are established, and neighborhoods grow, shrink, and even disappear. With such change comes the likelihood that those places we once called home will disappear as […]
How to Survive Living in the Sandwich Generation
Submitted by Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group The “sandwich generation” is a group loosely defined as people in their 40s to 60s who are sandwiched between caring for children and an aging parent. Once you’ve reached this age, you’re probably going to be looking forward to and dreaming about your own retirement. However, because many […]
Grandma & Grandpa Time 5 Fun Food Role-Playing Games for Little Ones
It’s common to ask kids to stop “playing with their food,” however, when playtime rolls around, food and fun go hand in hand. Role-playing games involving grocery stores, cooking, restaurants, and other food-centric activities and scenarios, can be excellent opportunities to teach kids about flavors, colors, and numbers. They can also model how to […]
Kick Off the Holiday Season With The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees!
By Emily Nafziger, The Baby Fold For 30 years, The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees has helped Central Illinois kick off the holiday season with all the sights and sounds of Christmas. Join your friends and neighbors at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, November 16–18, to stroll through the Enchanted Forest of Christmas trees, […]
Help Family & Friends Hear the Cheer This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about making memories and spending quality time with family and friends. But the 44 million people in the U.S. living with untreated hearing loss may be struggling more than they realize to connect with loved ones and make those precious moments count. Bring more joy to your holiday season by […]
