Fear It or Accept It Written by Andrea Millay Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. My family and I travel a lot during the fall for sports and to visit family. I, being the control freak of the family, am typically always behind the wheel. Oftentimes on a long drive, while the rest of
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Learn about Farming with Books!
Cows Can Moo! Can You?: All About Farms By: Bonnie Worth Join the Cat in the Hat as he spends a day on the farm with Mr. and Mrs. Greenbean and their three little greenbeans: Jean, Dean, and baby Irene! From dawn to dusk, kids will see cows being milked, chickens being fed, sheep being
A Fresh Start
Photos by Darrin Phegley A new small business is bringing handmade craftsmanship and a touch of chemistry to Henderson’s farmers market. Niagara Soap Company, founded by Mark Andrews and his wife Jennifer, is a family-run venture that blossomed from a post-retirement hobby into a rewarding local
Carter Siewert
Creativity Leads to 3rd Place at SkillsUSA Nationals In a massive crowd of over 15,000 people at the SkillsUSA nationals award ceremony, now-senior Carter Siewert was crowned a 3rd place winner for his video game, “Murder Mansion” that he developed over his junior year. Carter managed to be the
Bringing Family Together Through Farming
Photos by Jamie Plain Sitting on seventeen acres is the home and farm of Taylor and Kayla Pruitt. With their three young children, Elliott (7), Jack Murphy (5), and Tatum (3), they have built a side business of sheep farming and introduced their children to what hard work looks
Frankenstein’s Monster Cookies
Photo by Jamie Plain IT’S ALIVE!!! Well, sort of. What started as your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookie took a wrong turn through the mad scientist’s pantry. We dumped in hunks of Oreos, shocked it with neon green food coloring, and unleashed a cookie so monstrous it might stomp across your
Leaf It to Me!
A Fall Animal Stack Craft Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a creative way to celebrate the beauty of autumn with your kids? This Leaf Animal Stack craft is the perfect project for a cozy fall afternoon. Using colorful leaves and a bit of imagination, your child can create a cheerful lineup of
Parent Profile: Clate and Mindy Jones
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc.) We have two daughters, Reagan Grace (6) and Elsie Lee (4). We have a dog named Belew, a rabbit named Steve and two hermit crabs named Rockstar and Diamond. What do you both do for a living and how long
2025 Family Favorite Awards
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 Henderson Family Favorites contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Hundreds of you cast your votes for your favorites — from pediatricians and parks to sweet treats and boutiques.
Dezney’s Delights: Behind Every Recipe is a Story and a Memory
Photo by Darrin Phegley The aroma of freshly baked homemade cupcakes fills the home of the Carmon family as Dezney Carmon is turning her passion for baking into a full-time business. “I firmly believe that the energy, time, and love you put into a recipe is just as important as the ingredients
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