Peppermint Bark 9 oz dark chocolate baking chips 9 oz white chocolate baking chips 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 regular-size candy canes Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. I cut two pieces and have one going in each…
The days at Fort Lee were long. And for the hundreds of Afghan refugees filling out paperwork and trying to contact loved ones, those days had been preceded by many other long, hard days. For these families, the journey to…
I know you’re like me, looking forward to a more normal Thanksgiving and holiday season after the very different 2020 versions. Never in a million years would I have imagined a Thanksgiving table set for just the four of us,…
Todd the kitten weighed less than a pound when he came to Richmond Animal League from a local animal control partner. More ominous than that, he came with medical records that read: Suspect ringworm, recommend euthanasia. Ringworm is a fungal…
My six- and eight-year-old daughters fight constantly. Do you have any strategies to help me help them get along better? Unfortunately, constant sibling quarrels are extremely common. The good news is that children in the six-to-eight age range can start…
Here’s a creative photo-taking and craft-making project. Take festive photos, print them out, and upcycle them into holiday gifts - like bookmarks, greeting cards, or a set of notecards! Check out Kids Can-Do at RFMonline.com for helpful photography tips from…
It’s always a good idea to get your holiday shopping done early, but this year it’s more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a microchip shortage and supply chain issues. This means electronics, toys, and other products and…
As weird as the holiday season was last year – no meals out, no shows or movie theaters, no big family gatherings, no church service on Christmas Eve – I have to admit, paring back the shopping was kind of…
We did it! We made it to another holiday season. We survived Halloween and another election, and we are pointed squarely in the direction of Thanksgiving. The days have now grown shorter. It’s time for the extroverts to connect with…
As a counselor with a decade of experience, I was surprised when my Instagram blew up after I posted some free advice for couples. I said that men in particular need to help out as much as they can around…
