(NC)-Making these creepy toe and finger shape cookies gets everyone in the mood for Halloween. Let Mom or Dad shape the ‘toes’ and ‘fingers’ while little ogres and witches help apply the nails. More delicious and spooky recipes are available online at www.robinhood.ca.
40 whole, blanched 40
almonds
red icing gel, optional
1 cup Golden Crisco Shortening 250 mL
1 […]

From candy to costumes, keep safety in mind this fall
(NC)-It’s easy to get caught up in the fun of Halloween - in fact, planning out costumes and decorations often starts early, and by the time Halloween night arrives it’s all kids can do to keep from bursting with excitement!
While Halloween is certainly about fun, it’s […]

(NC)-Ghouls and goblins are getting ready to go out for a night of tricks and treats. Before you let them start digging into the treats, it’s important to make sure that they’re enjoying them safely. Here are a few candy safety tips from the makers of Twizzler.
. Children should only accept commercially wrapped candy.
. Parents […]

(NC)-In an age where many parents are intent on teaching healthy eating habits in the home, have you ever considered all the alternatives to sticky, gooey candy?
This Halloween may be the year to be more creative at your own door by giving out non-sweet and non-edible treats to the many ghosts and goblins that make […]

(NC)-Keep all your little ghouls and goblins safe and healthy this Halloween by following a few insightful tips from HealthyOntario.com:
. Outfit your children in costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure shoes fit well and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement, or contact with flame. Add reflective tape to costumes and loot […]

(NC)-Every time you pick up a newspaper or turn on the television, another tragic bullying story is being covered in the news. Or so it seems. It’s the extreme cases that we learn about, but, in reality, many kids face daily bullying incidents which, though perhaps not as aggressive or dramatic, are no less painful.
Although […]

Visiting Nurse Associations of America, Families Fighting Flu and The Clorox Company Team Up to Vaccinate Thousands of Children in October to Make Flu Season Less Scary
(ARA) – Ghouls and goblins are not the only things to be afraid of this Halloween; October is also the start of flu season. Influenza is the leading cause […]

Scare Up Excitement with these Simple and Safe Halloween Tips
(ARA) - Halloween is a season that brings jack-o-lanterns to front porches and spiders, super heroes and princesses to the streets. This year add to the ghoulish atmosphere with a few safe and healthy tricks that will make your book of spells the most popular on […]

One of the most difficult tasks in creating a family tree is following up leads in your Native American ancestry. Many modern tribes today do not keep records that go back very far.  One of the first places you should begin to look is the Bureau of Indian Affairs.   The BIA was established in 1824 […]

(NC)-Regardless of whether their kids are just starting primary school or entering their latter years of high school, most parents are already starting to think about their children’s back-to-school needs.
Though it will soon be back-to-school for all of them, students have very different needs in terms of school supplies depending on their age.
“Back-to-school shopping is […]