The City Slickers 4-H Club held an early August meeting on July 24 at the Riverside Park Show Arena, called to order by President Carly Dreher.  Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite…

Although many gardens are still producing, it is time to get our fall vegetables planted. Believe it or not, fall is a great gardening season!  When you think about it, fall weather is much like…

Families are busy. Even more so now that school is in session and the list of things to do can seem daunting. It really comes down to organization. The first and most important tool is…

“First day of school! Wake up! Come on. First day of school,” the little fish shouts at his dad in the opening scene of Finding Nemo. The first day of school is an important transition…

Seller’s market is what one might call our current economy. The cost of homes and vehicles are highly valued due to demand exceeding availability. This demand-pull on goods and services causes higher than average inflation…

Customer reviews are a staple in the digital world. If you cannot see a product in person, the next best thing is reading about another person’s experience. The trust we instinctively place in each other’s…

Putting things away after the fair reminded me of how stuff just seems to multiply and collect. Statements such as, “We might need that someday,” repeatedly come to mind. Yes, we were sorting through things…

As parents get older, we want to be reassured they are taking care of themselves and staying healthy. That can be hard to discern at times, especially if we live a distance away. The Mayo…

Hi Carolyn! My husband has a habit of eating the “best” foods after a grocery trip 1) first and 2) quickly. For example, he’ll just eat chips for lunch and snacks for two days until…

Q: My dog is frightened by fireworks. How can I help him? A: Great question and this is very common. It’s certainly best to know when fireworks are to be expected so that you can…