The best part of Thanksgiving is leftovers! Nothing beats a hearty turkey soup following the big feast. This year I decided to make my grandma’s home made noodles to add the large simmering pot. It was a mess! I had flour all over myself and the balls of elastic dough were sticking to the cutting…

We said good-bye to the Buckeye state yesterday and headed to Chicago. Next stop.. The Museum of Science and Industry. I could tell that Jack was not thrilled with the prospect of spending a fun filled day looking at exhibits and reading about things he had absolutely no interest in. To make matters worse, Jack…

Many people can identify with the beloved loved Christmas song, “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays.” For 13-year-old Lisa, her one wish has finally come true. She now has a place to call home. Lisa, who had been in and out of the foster care system for most of her life, was among…

[youtube]http://youtu.be/VvdNQR6cZRo[/youtube] Whether you are busy in the workplace,  immersed in college  or a mom on the go, everyone needs to eat a healthy lunch. This is an easy idea to take the dread out of noon meal hassle. Plan ahead and make several lunches to go in advance, or consider making a  “salad~to~go” for play…

Kelsey Vaughn, 15, is anxious to get her first novel into the hands of book lovers. After a year of editing and polishing, Vaughn’s published book, “A Distant Melody,” arrived a few weeks ago at her Meadow Vista residence. But the Colfax High School sophomore is keeping a low profile. “I am kind of staying…