“What if…?” Series Presents: the Battery
“What if…?” those worrisome words arrive in the conscious spinning topics in our minds, from safety and financial security, to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” […]
A Photographer’s Dream Come True Grandma’s Photo Shoot Receives National Attention
Imagine being a photographer and having your photos printed in a national magazine. Local photographer Melissa Denny doesn’t have to imagine it, because it happened to her, after photos of […]
City Lights Ministry: Growing to Serve
A 2015 study by Harvard University showed that Forsyth County, NC was the worst county in which to be born in poverty. With few exceptions, those born in poverty in […]
Lids to Benches A New Recycling Model
A recent national study found that more than 90% of Americans participate in some type of recycling, whether on a weekly basis with a bin they set by the curb […]
Sept 2021 “From the Heart”
Happy Fall, y’all! September through November is considered fall, and it’s one of my favorite seasons! Bring on football, pumpkin spice everything and cooler weather! Since our last issue, my […]
Always Watching: How Parents Can Better Model Actions and Behaviors for Their Children
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “Actions speak louder than words.” An example of how this phrase impacts our lives is through the influence of an adult’s actions […]
Making Grandparents Feel Special from Across the Miles
Grandparents play such an important role in our lives! The memories our children make with them are not only important to their childhood, but so precious to their grandparents! These […]
To the Family Dog: I’m Sorry I Get Annoyed
It was just us for a while, living it up and doing whatever we wanted. There were long walks, premium dog food and lots of treats. You didn’t have to […]
Preserving the Value of Heirlooms for Generations to Come
I grew up playing in a toy kitchen my grandfather built for my mom. This kitchen has sentimental value because it was handmade and passed down through the years. It […]
Five Ways to Connect with Your Older Children
One day you may turn around and realize you really haven’t seen your teenager in a few days. Maybe you’ve passed in the hallway a few times, but that guy […]