Essential guidelines
I first started using essential oils on my kids last winter. We were packing for a trip to Disney World during Christmas break, and all three of my children were coughing, congested, tired and cranky – in short, not at all ready for the physical exertion necessary to navigate Disney. Plus, I was worried about…
Holiday cooking with kids
For many Italian-American families, homemade stuffed pastas like ravioli and lasagna are a cherished part of traditional holiday meals. Family members both young and old will gather in the kitchen on the days leading up to Christmas, rubbing elbows as they roll out pasta, mix filling and cut and crimp the edges of the little…
How to give the gift of reading
Giving books as gifts to kids during the holidays is a wonderful idea, but can also be overwhelming, considering how many options there are these days. An obvious first choice is to ask the child what books he or she wants, but that’s not always an option. So, here are some things to consider, along…
Local theater for teens
Fifteen-year-old Brigid Wilhite of Springfield got her first taste of performing in first grade when she played the role of the wind-up mouse in The Velveteen Rabbit. “I loved how sassy the role was,” the Springfield High School student said. “I knew from that moment she had star quality,” says Springfield Theatre Centre president Cynthia…
Family event calendar
Collectors Day and Artifact Identification Nov 16, 1-3pm Sat. Local collectors will display their best objects. Visitors can bring in items to be identified by museum staff and other experts. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386. 217-558-6696. Superheroes and Villains Pops Concert Nov 16, 7:30pm Sat. Illinois Symphony Orchestra . UIS Performing Arts…
