From Loveland with Love
Since 1947, the Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Post Office in Loveland, Colo., have sponsored the Loveland Valentine Remailing Program. Each year, hundreds of thousands of valentines are packaged in larger envelopes and sent to volunteers in Loveland to be hand stamped with the city’s cachet – a special mark or seal. The […]
CASA’s Annual Turkey Trot Raises Funds for Children in Foster Care
Keep the “giving” in Thanksgiving by joining Carroll County CASA for their annual fundraising Turkey Trot race. These funds go directly to benefit foster children by enabling CASA to purchase essential items for them. “Many children enter foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs,” explains Briana Evans, Carroll County CASA executive director. […]
Local Law Enforcement Makes Positive Impact with Kids Through Christmas Shopping Program
The Carrollton Tony Jackson Garrett Lodge #35 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is an organization that consists of full-time employed and retired members of local and state law enforcement. The lodge also consists of associate members who support the FOP’s mission. The FOP is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement personnel, […]
Deck the Halls on a Shoestring Budget
Somehow you manage to find ways to save money on gifts, food and travel during the holiday season by taking advantage of coupon offers and Black Friday sales, but what about the exorbitant cost of those holiday decorations? These types of expenditures are rarely on sale before and during the holidays, and, unless you took […]
Turkey Trot Offers Virtual Race with 5K/10K/Fun Run
The 2nd annual CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Turkey Trot will benefit children in the custody of the Department of Family and Children Services. There are 173 children in foster care in Carroll County and 98 are being served by CASA volunteers. Many of these children lack basic needs and do not have the ability […]
A Helping Hand
Ways You Can Give Back This Holiday Season Southwire Provides Hope for the Holidays in Final Phase of $1 Million Donation. Earlier this year, Southwire announced an expansion of its Giving Back efforts in response to COVID-19, creating three phases with a commitment to donate $1 million toward COVID-19 relief with a focus on hunger, […]
The Truth About Christmas
Interesting Facts You May Not Know By Shala Hainer Holly Jolly Santa. Santa wasn’t always the cute, happy character we associate with Christmas. Traditionally, he’s often shown in dark clothing, usually blue. He rarely had a smile on his face in drawings of him. In 1931, however, Coca-Cola decided to craft a happier version to include […]
Setting the Perfect Holiday Table
You invest time and money planning the perfect menu for your holiday gatherings each year, so it’s important that you give your delicious cuisine a beautiful presentation that is worthy of your efforts. The following tips for setting your dinner table will elevate your holiday meal from a delightful dinner to a fabulous seasonal soirée. […]
Delicious and Easy Holiday Appetizers
Brie Pecan Cranberry Crostini with a Brown Sugar Maple Glaze Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced thin 1/2 lb. Brie cheese wedge, warm 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans (can substitue with walnuts) 1/4 cup brown sugar to sprinkle Olive oil for brushing baguette For the glaze: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons pure maple […]
Dealing with the Holidays After Divorce
By Shala Hainer Thinking of the holidays brings memories of time with family, warm conversations by the fire and laughter with those you love. Even the most amicable divorces can make you feel overwhelmed, lonely or sad when the holidays roll around. You don’t just have to smile and deal with your emotions privately – […]
