Goggle-eyed gobblers
What would Thanksgiving be without the turkey?
You might not know it, but turkey took a back seat at the first Thanksgiving held in the New World by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims in 1621. Venison, meat from plentiful deer, was the entree for that feast. Turkey, along with many vegetables, was served as a side dish.
The [...]

Welcome to another Spangler Science Saturday. I have never been much of a Halloween fan, but after working with Steve Spangler for more than five years, Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays. I had no idea you could have so much fun with dry ice and warm water. If you are planning a [...]

And now we come to the controversial topic of Halloween candy.  Dun, duh, duh.  Also titled, Why I like to give out candy alternatives on Halloween.
First, Halloween candy is dangerous to certain people whose name I will not mention. I hear tell, that some times a person might buy some yummy candy a month [...]

Gary Alishio’s Congress Park home is already decorated for the holidays — and by “holidays,” he means Halloween and the Day of the Dead.
The cobwebs draped between his trees and porch only hint at the extravagance of what waits beyond the threshold.
A corpse lies half-drowned in the foyer fountain. Enormous cobwebs hang in the stairwell [...]

You’re waiting for Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin, aren’t you? But, did you know you it’s not just a movie?  You can read the book, too.  Check out the Mile High Mama’s list of awesome Halloween books you should read – including the Great Pumpkin!
Where is Baby’s Pumpkin by Karen Katz
A cute lift-the-flap book by [...]

Make pumpkins part of your family Halloween traditions.
First, when you buy a pumpkin, consider picking a pumpkin patch that supports a cause.   Even better, have your kids help you make this decision. (Boy Scouts, Habitat For Humanity, etc. are some of the pumpkin patch causes I’ve seen.)
Pumpkin Family Night Event:

Obviously young children [...]

Come fall, just as you pull on layers of clothing, it’s also nice to add seasonal layers (not clutter) in your home. Here are 20 ways to express fall. Try a few on at your place. Maybe your family will notice — and care:
1. Stacks of firewood, outside or in, say we’re ready to put [...]

What is it like to be a LEGO figurine? What do they do all day?
Based on the LEGO figurines in our household, they lead an exhilarating lifestyle of piloting spaceships and braving the g-forces of the spin cycle, the heat of the dryer, and the humiliation of finding Chewbacca’s head on Princess Leia’s body. [...]

Research shows that parental involvement in developing their children’s love of literature is critical to raising lifelong readers. As family schedules are reorganized to begin the school year, now is a great time for kids and parents to be sure they incorporate reading into their daily routines.
Below are some fun and practical ways to [...]

“Look, Mommy – a radish!” I beam with pride as my toddler excitedly points to the stack of
pink-hued veggies on the table and correctly shouts the name.
It’s Saturday morning and we’re wandering between tents at the Cherry Creek Farmers’ Market.
For years I’ve enjoyed frequenting the various markets around town. I’d saunter through, comparing quality, chatting [...]