By: Sandy Churchill August has turned the page and students from pre-school to college are boarding yellow buses, toting backpacks, and gathering for sports practices in the shift to fall schedules. Thankfully, Labor Day weekend provided summer bliss of sunshine, time with family and friends, and excursions to sand and sea. My oldest daughter and … More Savoring Summer as Fall Begins
By: Tanvi Maharaja As I write this, the first snowfall of the season that we received last night, is melting away into a slush under the morning rain. Whatever little remained of the brilliant fall leaves was blown away earlier this week by strong gusts of wind, and washed down in rain. The ground lays … More Let it Go…
By: Sandy Churchill When people describe “a perfect storm”—it usually conjures up images of cold fronts and tidal waves or tornado-like winds spawning catastrophic ends. But a perfect storm can also comprise a sea of happy happenings that simply whip emotions into a frenzy and tap into a bittersweet understanding that time is simply speeding past … More The Beauty of Change
By: Sandy Churchill While images of autumn conjure scenes of falling leaves, chilly morning air, and groups of schoolchildren huddled together by school bus stops, the glorious season also stirs an energy of new goals and fresh beginnings. On a recent trip to our local elementary school to teach enrichment classes, I happened upon … More Autumn Ushers In Fresh Beginnings
By: Martinanne Stanger Fall fun traditionally brings apple picking, hay rides, walks about cranberry bogs and forays to pumpkin patches. It can also offer ideal weather for getting out and about to explore history! As you put together your fall calendar, I encourage you to check out some of the fabulous free and low-cost options … More 3 Low-to-No Cost Local Spots for Historical Fun
By: Martianne Stanger Although summer is not technically over for about another month, most people are considering it done as back-to-school sales scream, “Fall!” Regardless of whether you consider early September “fall” or the final days of summer, there is plenty of fun to be had outdoors in the next few weeks. I encourage everyone … More 5 Fabulous Reasons to Get Outside for “Fall” Fun
By: Rebecca Stephenson, Guest Contributor Autumn can turn even the most adventurous among us into homebodies. Don’t let the temptation to snuggle by the fire all day keep your family from enjoying all of the fun fall activities happening in our area! To make it even easier for you to get out and explore, we’ve … More Autumn Family-Friendly Events
By: Mary Morris I love apple picking. I don’t know why, because I don’t really like camping or hiking or anything else like that. But visiting a farm is pretty cool, I think. And I like my kids to know that there is a place where food is grown; it doesn’t just miraculously appear at … More Apple Picking Etiquette
By: Martianne Stanger Have you noticed how beautiful the autumn weather has been this year? Without doubt, our family has and we’ve been taking full advantage of it. This fall, I don’t think anyone would ask us the question that Janice posed here on the blog last summer, “Whatever Happened to Playing Outside?” For, as … More 5 Local Places to Enjoy Autumn Outside
By: Rachel Ventura I heart Fall. Ever since I can remember, it has been my favorite season. I love the cool, crisp breezes, the colors of the leaves, and the excuse to wear comfy sweaters and boots. My family and I also love all the fun outdoor adventures it brings. And of course, Halloween!! One … More Fall Fun
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