By: Kathy Trainor You may not realize it, but there are items besides soup that your local food bank needs. They aren’t considered “essentials” so the staff doesn’t publicly ask for them. At one of my recent visits I asked the food bank volunteers what items people would appreciate the most, and I’ve listed the … More Soup Banks Need More Than Soup
By: Kathy Trainor Who could forget last winter? And the 8 feet of snow in less than 30 days? With another snow storm headed our way and one just over. I had to bring out a few tricks from last year. When children get “cabin fever,” one way to keep them occupied is by doing something unexpected. In … More Cabin Fever Picnic
By: Kathy Trainor I love brisket and burnt end are the best part, I feel. Real burnt ends are the crusty parts that you end up with after you slice a brisket. It turns out, if you over-cook a brisket, like I did, you have lots of burnt pieces And thus, Burnt End Cornbread pie… … More Burnt End Cornbread Pie – RECIPE
By: Kathy Trainor Walking through a winter wonderland doesn’t have to be bitterly cold. Your whole family can enjoy Animated Light Displays across New England. Families across the region turn their homes into magnificent creations of lights and sounds. You and your family can sit in the comfort of your car, turn on your car radio, and … More Animated Light Displays
By: Kathy Trainor You have no idea how easy, Easy Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge really is! Looking for an easy holiday treat that will be a hit with everyone? Look no further! Last year, while trying to figure out a treat for my snow plow guy, I figured I would try something new since I love … More Easy Holiday Recipe
By: Kathy Trainor As we know by now John is a 5 year old boy. John is bright and funny. John also has Autism. Tomorrow, I fight hard for my little man. He has had an IEP (Individualized Education Program) for 3 years in preschool. John missed the cut off so he gets a new IEP for Kindergarten … More IEP Meetings: The 3 Year Evaluation
By: Kathy Trainor I am offering a word of advice and would welcome more ideas on a serious topic. About 5 years ago I had a lovely little baby boy, Patrick. He was rushed away from me so fast I never got to hold him. You see Patrick was born early and was found to have … More Tips for Helping Families Spending Time in The NICU/PICU
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to learn about the risks women (and men) face. But while these facts can be frightening, there are reasons for optimism as well. When breast cancer is diagnosed early and treated, survival rates can be near 100 percent. That is why regular screenings and quality treatment are … More Flatten Out For Your Health
By: Kathy Trainor Whether you’re a stay at home parent, or you spend all day at work, everyone has those days when you just do not feel like cooking. For me this usually tends to fall on Mondays. What I am about to reveal to you is my secret recipe for killing a case of the … More Easy Weeknight Broccoli and Sausage Recipe
By: Kathy T You can read Part 1 of Kathy’s Post here! Jessica, an AMT (Assign Medical Transport) came over and did a body check. She got me up and, because I couldn’t walk, two people helped me in to a cool camper. I was dizzy and dry heaving and couldn’t breath every well. Jessica … More BBQ Sent Me to the ER Part 2
