What’s Fourth of July without fireworks? We are about to find out. This has always been one of my favorite holidays: The flags are out in my flower bed, and I have ordered a crumb-topped cherry pie from Jeannie Bird Bakery, a hometown favorite. Some years, I make my own …
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Meet the Wine Fairies!
It was a covert mission of the wine fairy kind. And Mariah Kellison was up for the challenge. “To be honest, I felt like a thief in broad daylight dropping a basket off and running away,” says Kellison, a Westminster resident. “But it was so much fun.” In a movement …
Read More »Mom’s Book Celebrates Diversity
Weaving simple rhymes and a collection of curated illustrations into a captivating picture tale, the new children’s book “Not So Different” encourages readers to embrace their own differences and unapologetically celebrate the uniqueness of others. “I want this book to create a space where children can talk about their differences …
Read More »Weekend Family Fun, June 25-28
Let’s talk about farmers’ markets, shall we? And lettuce and arugula and strawberries…and anyone else ready to go? Weekend Family Fun, June 25-28 features four farmers’ market opportunities, plus Zoo Appreciation Days, a preview of fair food (you know you want a fried Oreo), and a virtual book fair at …
Read More »Beyond Solidarity Statements
As a south Asian woman who grew up in India, I thought that deciding to marry my Black American husband would be relatively easy. I anticipated that the hardest part would be to convince our families of our inter-racial, inter-cultural, inter-faith relationship. That would be it and we would happily …
Read More »Weekend Family Fun: June 18-21
Big Openings This Weekend! First, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Weekend Family Fun: June 18-21 includes the news that some of our favorites are reopening their doors—well, mainly their patios—just in time for Dad’s special day. Unfortunately, it does not look like Mother Nature got the …
Read More »Student Voice: Do People Really Mean ‘All Lives Matter?’
Black Lives Matter is a movement that began in 2012 after the murder of teenager Trayvon Martin. It was a call to action following countless acts of violence, discrimination and racism against the black community. The tragic and recent passing of George Floyd has sparked this conversation yet again. There …
Read More »Weekend Family Fun, June 12-14
Weekend Family Fun, June 12-14 includes some local favorites that have gone virtual. Please note: The world is opening up, literally, and as of Friday, many of the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses will begin to be lifted. Read the state’s plan here. Remember, your local jurisdiction may differ. And get …
Read More »Yes, You Can Get Involved Without Protesting
Attending local protests may not be feasible for all families right now, especially in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. Health and safety risks are still present and so are social-distancing protocols. Although rallies and marches against racism and police brutality have garnered a substantial amount of media coverage over …
Read More »Schoolwork Continues: How to Motivate Your Kids
It’s nearly mid-June and the sun is calling, but many kids are still in school. Others face summer sessions because of the pandemic. Who wants to do fractions or write book reports in this weather? Fear not, parents. Theresa Pickett, a wife, teacher and mother of two children, has three …
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