Photo by Jamie Alexander In our house, we are pretty serious about crafting. To be honest, I’m not really all that crafty. I Google a lot of things and recently, I’ve been stumbled across a really great artist on TikTok that shows some really fun and easy art projects for kids, including
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Kid-Friendly Summer Thirst Quenchers
Photos by Jamie Alexander Patriotic Punch INGREDIENTS: ›› Cran-cherry Juice ›› (kid-friendly) Pina Colada Juice ›› Blue Gatorade INSTRUCTIONS: ›› Patriotic Punch is made by layering red, white, and blue drinks together. These drinks can be any type of drink that is red, white, and blue! The
Parent Profile: Matt Calvert
Being our Kids Takeover issue, and with Father’s Day just around the corner, we decided to have some fun and mix it up a bit with our Parent Profile. Instead of the parent answering the questions, Jack and Nora Calvert are taking over and answering questions about their dad, Matt. How old are
Out and About This Spring
Dance Kaleidoscope Saturday, April 2 @ 7:30 - 11pm | Preston Arts Center Dance Kaleidoscope’s Music Magic will feature Tchaikovsky’s classical work Romeo and Juliet Fantasy, and the musical stylings of singer Michael Bublé will bring the fun – all this with world-class contemporary dance. For
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. What Not to Give Your Mom on Mother’s Day By: Martha Simpson A little boy offers advice on what NOT to give your mom on Mother’s Day, unless she’s an animal. For example, don’t give her a rotting log unless
The 5 Biggest Benefits of Sending Your Child to Preschool
Socialization Sending children to school gets them out of the house socializing with others. It also exposes them to children of various ages and backgrounds. Finding a friend is really important for children, and this can be hard to do in a home setting or when playdates are always arranged by the
Preschool vs. Childcare
What is the Best Option for Your Family? Written by Ginger Ashby, Principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center Research is clear that students who can attend a high-quality program are more prepared for kindergarten. Finding the best option for your child takes time and research.
5 tips to kickstart Spring Cleaning
In the midst of setting my New Year’s Resolutions, I always note how I have to get on top of my spring cleaning. Instead of reserving this specifically for spring, I try to take a look every other month at a few key spots that tend to accumulate the most clutter. Even so, spring still dominates as
Our Forever Home
Photo by Darrin Phegley A Coastal Cottage in Kentucky If you are out golfing or driving through the Henderson Country Club, you can’t help but notice John and Jalayne Smith’s beautifully built home by Joe Mattingly Builders. Unlike the look of many homes within the neighborhood, this coastal
Beauty In Numbers
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Journey of Motherhood “The biggest thing I have discovered is I love them all equally but individually. They are their own person,” said Heather Hensley, mother of six. Heather has been married to her husband, Chad, going on 25 years in May. He was her only









