Non-native plants can get out of control and escape beyond our yards into parks, forests, and conservation areas. Here’s a handy guide from Lewis Ginter…
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Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad 4 cups shredded/chopped kale 1 avocado, chopped into chunks and divided 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced or…
Are you that family who’s always on the lookout for get-outside opportunities that result in pounds and pounds of produce?
Why Earth Day was a really big deal and why it still matters for families today! Plus, seventeen tips for living an environment-friendly life at home.
“The second quarantine was harder than the first.” As resident care director at Spring Arbor of Salisbury, an assisted living facility in Midlothian, Maria Colon, LPN, knows about medical protocols…
I think it’s safe to start by stating the one big wish every single one of us had on January 1 was for COVID-19 to go away. Alas, wishes won’t…
On December 20, 2020, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) celebrated thirty years of regional collaboration. More than 1.2 million people now have more convenient access to recycling. A few of CVWMA’s proudest accomplishments include: a regional recycling…
Sally Coleman’s dog, five-year-old Maisey, donned a purple tutu and flowers around her neck for her photo shoot for Capital Area Rescue Efforts 2021 calendar.“Maisey is the May calendar model,”…
One of the most popular festival of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
As the holiday season unfolds, COVID-19 has impacted everything from how our kids play and learn to how we show love to family and friends to how we work and…
You know how the song goes: Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! But how do you keep those branches looking lovely all season long? You…
Healthy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Topping About 6 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (recommend a mix of sweet and tart apples) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon…
