Halloween Hoot Coming Soon

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, October 19, 20 and 21, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester, will present its ever-popular Halloween Hoot.   Tickets are $7.00/person, and must be purchased in advance.  This event usually sells out, so buy your tickets early!   Admission fee includes cider & donut, guided walk with skits, and campfire …

LEGO Kids Fest is a Blast!

We just returned from our LEGO Kids Fest adventure.  I have never seen so many LEGO’s in my life.  The kids absolutely loved it. I understand that the event is now sold out completely, so if you have tickets consider yourself lucky.  Each session runs four and a half hours, but the kids could have …

Easy Barbecue Chicken in a Crock Pot

I found this recipe in All You magazine, made it for my family, and they LOVED it!  The chicken was so tender and flaked apart without resistance!  Then I made quesadillas with the leftovers and they were a hit as well! Ingredients 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup reduced-fat …

Trick or Treating in Milford

It’s that time of year, when the crisp autumn breeze whispers through the downtown streets, transforming the Village storefronts with the colors of the harvest season. Bring your costumed kiddies to trick-or-treat at local shops along Main Street in downtown Milford from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 for Milford’s annual Boo Bash. Prizes, provided by downtown Milford shops, will be …

Pumpkin Shake – a Seasonal Favorite

How about celebrating the season with this yummy pumpkin shake – we had it for dessert the other night.  It comes together pretty quickly.   Makes 4 servings   Ingredients   2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk (I used skim) – or less if you like you shakes thicker. 1 cup pumpkin pie …

Organize your Paper and Digital Lists

If you own a smartphone such as an iPhone or Android, most likely you just have to have the latest and greatest of apps available across the web.  Well, guess what?  I have another one you may want to utilize in the future.  I would like to introduce to you Ringya. What exactly is Ringya?  It allows …