May is National Bike Month!

By Mary Nicholson Remember when you first learned to ride a bike – without training wheels?  I still can recall the feelings of excitement, independence and great accomplishment.  My brothers were even happy for me, because now they no longer needed to hold me up or push from behind.  I could actually ride with them! [...]

A Festive and Nutritious Cinco de Mayo

By Kimmi Devaney Cinco de Mayo is upon us! Are you planning to get together with friends and family? Possibly over margaritas and some delicious food? We have some great recipes that are sure to be a hit with your guests.

National Humor Month – Laugh Til The Cows Come Home

By Mary Nicholson When is the last time you had a good laugh?  I hope it was earlier today!  Did you know that April is National Humor Month?  I suppose April Fool’s Day has something to do with the choice of month.   And with Tax Day in the middle of it, there’s probably a greater [...]

National Goof Off Day!

By Mary Nicholson Check your calendars!  I hope you have March 22, 2012 circled in red or some other prominent color because it’s NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY!!!  Doesn’t that sound great?  Recognition that goofing off must be important! Goofing off instantly brings to mind some masters of the craft – The 3 Stooges, The Marx [...]

Celebrate New Years Your Way

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and will be here before we know it. I am one of those people that put a great deal of pressure on what I am doing and who I am with when the ball drops. And yes, I realize this is silly and I have to remind myself it should be a time of reflection and a time of being thankful for the previous year and the year to come. This holiday is notorious for producing high expectations and people want to make the night special. It’s not how much money you spend that makes the evening memorable.

Let’s Make Our Tailgating Fun But Nutritious!

By DeDe Hausmann When we think of attending college and professional football games, foods that can be enjoyed via TAILGATING immediately come to mind.   It’s fun to get together with buddies before the BIG GAME and food always comes into play. When planning the menu, you DO know that nutrition and good tasting can go [...]

Fall Fun on the Farm

By Kimmi Devaney Now that summer is officially over, it’s time to put on a few more layers and find some outdoor family activities. Most of my favorite fall activities involve visiting farms. This time of year, several farms open their doors to the public for agritourism activities. Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, kiddie [...]

Top 10 Must Sees @ the Indiana State Fair

State Fair Video Recap: Top 10 Things You Have to See the Next Time You Go to State Fair

Family Reunions: Food, Fun and Memories

We’re getting ready for the 110th Artley Family Reunion.  Our branch of the family is hosting the event this year in Middlebury, Indiana.  Lots of preparations are being made, the media have been alerted and the invitations have gone out.  We have games planned and are looking forward to visiting with family members we only [...]

It’s Hot! Keep Your Food Safe!

By Diane Ruyack Hot! Hot! Labor Day is not too far away. Hopefully it will be a little cooler but if not, planning for summer’s last hurrah is important.  Keep it simple, keep it cool and fun. Microwave, grill outside or eat cold foods will help keep your kitchen from heating up.

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