Easter Dip Goodness
Easter is about coming together with loved ones, enjoying beautiful spring weather and eating your family’s favorite foods. The kids will be playing, adults will be chatting and all will be patiently waiting for the [Read More]
Article Category: Holidays
Creative Ways to Spread Valentine’s Day Cheer
Kids enjoy exchanging cards and candy on Valentine’s Day, but the holiday can be an opportunity to spread love and cheer to our neighbors, friends and those in need. Here Are some creative ways you [Read More]
Kids First! Movie Review – A Boy Called Christmas
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. [Read More]
Merry Christmas In Any Language!
At least 2 billion people celebrate Christmas, making it one of the biggest holidays in the world. While traditions may differ from culture to culture, wishing someone a Merry Christmas is something that you can [Read More]
Five Points Church Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Church Bells
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of McCoy Bell Tower of Highlands United Church at Five Points, South. The McCoy Bells have rung out over the Southside Community continually [Read More]
Blended Families
Everywhere we go, starting in early November, Santa Claus confronts us, and Christmas tunes envelop us. Although meant to inspire cheer and excitement, for many people these and other cues evoke dread. Our culture’s expectation [Read More]
Comfort Holiday Guests with a Satisfying Snack
Keeping your loved ones full and content can be done with apples, an ingredient that heightens the flavor and appearance of favorite recipes like Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy. This comforting dish can be [Read More]
Holiday Food Safety
Becky Devore is a Nurse Educator with the Alabama Poison Information Center. She offers some helpful tips to make your holiday celebrations more enjoyable. Starting with the turkey, Devore says it’s not necessary to wash [Read More]
‘Tis the Holiday Baking Season
One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to peppermint and nutmeg. Sweet treats and mouthwatering desserts can bring family and friends around [Read More]
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
While it’s tough to imagine there ever being too much pumpkin pie, the old adage “waste not, want not” offers great guidance during this season of celebration. No one wants the holidays to be woeful, [Read More]