kim fishel

Whenever we have a large crowd over or during special sporting events, I make these incredible chicken wings. Everyone loves them and I never have enough!

This was our most memorable trip to Long Island, but not because we had fun.

It's the perfect time of the year for a comedy movie marathon. Here are ten of the year's best comedies.

Before heading to the movie store check out this article to help you choose the right romantic comedy.

If you want to give the best Christmas gift ever, then be sure to read this article. It is sure to inspire some terrific gift ideas.

It's time to dress the kids up in their holiday best for those great Santa photos. If you haven't seen Santa yet, you'd better hurry to one of these places before it's too late!

Despite the things that are beyond our control, we are still very thankful this year for what we do have.

These Thanksgiving stuffing recipes are a low-fat, fiber rich alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, but still delicious.

A turkey Haiku for Thanksgiving Day.

These delicious warm cocktails are great for entertaining or a quiet evening at home.

Some delicious holiday-themed cocktail recipes for entertaining family and friends this season.

These are a few of the Christmas parades in our area that we never miss. Come out and enjoy the floats and marching bands and support your community.

If you live in or near northeastern Massachusetts and you want a fresh, locally raised turkey for the holidays, then check out these top-notch farms.

I asked around to find out what the top 10 romantic Christmas comedies were. Read my article and see if you agree with the results.

Here are some local Christmas Tree farms in our area. I've also included a sample of the varieties and services that each has to offer.

The holiday season takes its toll on all of us. Here are some helpful tips to help keep you on track this season.

Here are some tips for keeping busy when the weather is cold. Check out this article before heading to the couch.

I wrote this article in hope that it maybe helpful to other families. Raising children with ADHD and those without ADHD can be quite exasperating. Here are some helpful tips.

Here are some great Halloween movies that are appropriate for the whole family.

Getting your child to do homework is tough enough. For the ADHD child, homework can be frustrating and never ending. Here are some tips from a parent who's been there.

This is my Halloween Haiku.

Read this article and stop throwing your money away on expensive skin care products.

These clinics are beginning to pop up everywhere. Are they right for you?

We love pumpkin pie. It's a shame that we only think to have it during the holiday season.

There are many recipes out there for alcoholic punch recipes, but not very many kid-friendly ones. I think you will enjoy these.

We had great success with our first ever Halloween party for our daughter last year. So, I am sharing our ideas with you to borrow or improve upon. Enjoy.

Should we have to pay a fee for our children to ride a school bus to a public school? Many cities and towns are charging fees for riding the bus to school in order to generate money for the school budget.

We always have two different kinds of stuffing on thanksgiving. One is a traditional bread stuffing and the other is a French-Canadian Pork stuffing.

Pumpkin picking, hay rides and cider donuts are an essential part of celebrating the Fall season. Here are our top five picks for places to go. I hope you have as much fun as we do.

As a society we watch a lot of movies, as a parent I like my child to watch movies that leave a positive impression. Sports movies have many redeeming qualities and can be the foundation for many dinner table conversations. Here are our favorites.

There are many variations of chicken noodle soup. This is a quick and simple recipe that tastes delicious and makes you feel good.

Lean ground meat simmered together with onions,garlic, tomatoes, beans and spices, it's as easy as that. A great comfort food for you and your family. Once you try it you'll make it over and over again.

Here are my family's favorite sports movies of all time. We like to watch these movies as a family, because they teach the importance of hard work and playing as a team. I hope your family enjoys them as much as we do.

Many people today don't want to pass out candy on Halloween for a myriad of reasons. Here are some healthier but still great treat ideas.

This corn chowder is amazing and so easy to prepare. We specially enjoy it during the cold winter months.

These Crockpot recipes are delicious, quick and easy. They make for a warm and hearty supper any day of the week.

Maudslay State Park is located along the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is a delightful park full of beautiful 19th century gardens, stone walls and trees of all kinds. It's a great place to visit.

This is a great place to have a summer vacation or spend the day relaxing at the beach.

This is a hot and hearty pasta soup. I make it quite often, because even the kids like it.

These great fall recipes are just right for cool Autumn nights or weekends when you're trying to feed a hungry crowd.

Many people are intimidated by the thought of making spinach pie , so they don't even try. This recipe is so good and so easy that you'll want to make it over and over again.

Here's a bunch of great ideas to help keep your kids active when the weather is bad. Most of them we enjoy doing together as a family, but if you're not into that then just drop them up with a group of their friends.

Autumn activities in New England are great fun. Come and see for yourself.

Our family always looks forward to the Woodsom Farm Festival each year. Check it out and it may become an annual tradition for your family too.

Whether you're having company over or you have a family with diverse tastes or dietary restrictions, this recipe is simple and delicious. It has a few main ingredients and the rest is left up to you.

If you thought pole dancing wasn't right for you then read this article. You may be surprised who's doing it.

Times may be tough for many of us but that doesn't mean we still can't go out and have fun once in a while. Read these great tips for a cheap night out.

Your school-aged child wants to play the trumpet. It's time to decide whether or not to use the school's rent-to-own program.

Here are some helpful tips for you and/or your child to consider when applying for college. Paying back student loans is a lot tougher than kids think it's like making a monthly car payment, only there's no new car to show off.

Letterboxing is a hobby consisting of following clues, finding boxes outdoors and collecting stamps.

Bento boxes are a great way to pack your child's lunch and there are no paper or plastics being wasted everyday. The size and appeal of the variety of foods makes it more tempting to try.

The safe and organic way to rid your house and yard of insects. No chemicals and no stinky sprays. Just sprinkle this product around your home and yard and yo'll be amazed.

As far as homemade pizza goes this is by far the best

This is a cute story about my daughter tee ball team. I hope you enjoy it.

Kids soccer can be dangerously funny.

You have a bunch of garden vegetables that you don't know what to do with, so why not try this great recipe for homemade salsa.

How not to spend a small fortunate on getting your kids back to school.

Are you tired of the same old pasta? Try these quick and easy pasta ideas.

Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy apple picking and fall festivities in New England. I hope you enjoy them too.

Recipe for great garden couscous.

Wow your friends and family with grilled pizza.