Fast Faves with Joan Woodhead

As a longtime Concord resident, Joan Woodhead knows firsthand the benefits of living in the Capital Region. In 1966, her family, then with four young children, bought a farm just outside the center of the city. They became self-sufficient — raising their own food and...
The making of our modern schools

The making of our modern schools

As the economy improved, Concord School District confronted the long-simmering issues of high-school overcrowding and the 6-3-3 model of education that calls for six years of elementary school, three years of junior high, and three years of high school. In 1989, a...

Pistachio-Crusted Alaska Halibut Bites

Pistachio-Crusted Alaska Halibut Bites

brFor an easy, elegant appetizer, try these Pistachio-Crusted Alaska Halibut Bites. These perfectly portioned noshes come together in no time - and can even be prepped the night before. Sautéing Seafood Pistachio-Crusted Alaska Halibut Bites Ingredients1 pound...

Holiday Tradition Meet Your New Addition

Holiday Tradition Meet Your New Addition

When you think of Thanksgiving, what is that one special meal or recipe that makes you feel like a kid again? We all have our favorite savory and sweet treats or mouthwatering favorites from yester-year. it comes to holiday baking, there’s always that one special...

Protect Your Vision

Protect Your Vision

January is National Eye care Month, the ideal time to learn some simple ways you can help protect your eyes and take care of your vision.brbr Be sure to get your eyes checked at least once every 24 months. Even if you have perfect vision, only an eye exam can detect...

Valentine’s Day Top 10

Valentine’s Day Top 10

We’ve scoured the best presents a guy or girl could possibly desire, and we’ve devised an easy-to-follow list for you to make the day special. What could be simpler!For the Guys:brThe 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave™ Carry-On - LavenderA travel-friendly quartet of...

Winter Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips

When the weather outside is frightful, a little advance preparation will take the scare out of winter driving, says the Car Care Council. A few preventive vehicle maintenance steps will keep you from being stranded in severe winter weather.“The thought of a breakdown,...

Raising Kids is Easy – In a Music Video

Raising Kids is Easy – In a Music Video

We're always on the look out for breaking news and significant insights that we can share with our readers and when we saw this status up on the Facebook page of our Affiliate Livingston Parent Journal we knew this was a perfect fit.If you're a parent treat yourself...

Tips for Busy Moms

Tips for Busy Moms

Expert offers busy moms tips for tackling their schedules“We Can Do It!” was a World War II-era battle cry that empowered women. Today, however, the expression for many women is more like, “We can do it—if there’s time.”By their 40s, more than 80 percent of American...

Bicycle Safety

Bicycle Safety

Teach Your Kids Bicycle SafetySetting a good example is the best way to startMore children ages 5 to 14 are seen in emergency departments for injuries related to biking than any other sport. Take steps early on to teach your child some simple basics to help assure...

Read to Your Dog

Read to Your Dog

Dogs Make Great Reading Partners for ChildrenStudies track improvements in grade school language studiesIt turns out dogs are not only good for our health by finding missing people and helping disabled people live independent lives—they’re good for kids’ report cards...

A Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A classic grilled cheese sandwich is one of the iconic foods of childhood. And while plenty of people still enjoy a basic grilled cheese, many are looking for ways to take their favorite sandwich from the kiddie table to the grownup table.Of course, your choice of...

How to Save on Family Vacations

How to Save on Family Vacations

If you're like most families on a recent AAA report, you're opting to take shorter distance road trips, or "nearcations," to save on travel costs especially with gas prices still making a dent in your wallet. brFamily travel expert and mother of three, Suzanne Rowan...