Like any food-driven dog, Chachi loves a good treat. Perhaps, too many of them, at times. He is rather picky too! He recently has taken a liking for bananas, which is great for this human, because I …

BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC (March 14, 2025) – The Land of Oz theme park has announced that its beloved Autumn at Oz event will be placed on pause for 2025 as the park undergoes a comprehensive assessment to ens…

In a world where fitting in often seems like the easiest path, IT'S NOT EASY BEING A LEPRECHAUN (Random House Books for Young Readers | HC: 9780593810330 | Ages 3-7 | 32 pages) written by Mairlyn…

🍀St. Patrick's Feast 🍀 Saint Patrick’s Day will always hold a special place in my life. As a graduation gift for myself after finishing my master's degree at Wake Forest, my best friend and …

Birthdays are magical milestones for children, brimming with excitement, celebration, and the joy of unwrapping gifts. As a parent, designing the perfect birthday wish list for your child is an art t…

I will probably age myself with this story, but I feel that it is one we can all relate to. I am older than Google. My children tease me that I was born in the nineteen hundreds. If they only knew it…

Friends, we almost made it! It's almost glorious spring! I can feel the warmth in the air, the sun calling my name, and the slight breeze making the winter doldrums disappear. Here in coastal NC,…

The season of Lent (the period of 40 days before Easter) is a time Christians utilize to grow closer to God and to reflect upon God's grace given to us through the life and death of Christ. Many …

I see you, I hear you, and you are valued. You pick yourself up when you're tired. You don't feel well or simply because you have no other choice. I'm proud of you. When was the last time…

In my elementary and teen years, spring break did not exist in our household.  School life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland started after Labor Day. We had a few teacher work days, federal holidays, …