November Wellness Challenge

In November we typically try to focus on gratitude. This year, we thought a good way to do this would be to host a “giving back” challenge. This month, we encourage you to find a volunteer opportunity. We won’t set an amount of time, or tell you what you need to do to complete the…

Simmer Pot Recipe

Filling a home with warm, welcoming smells can help with relaxation and a sense of contentment. Late fall/early winter is a great time to light a good smelling candle or use a simmer pot! Using a simmer pot is a natural way to keep your space fresh and smelling great. Rather than relying on scented…

September Challenge Winners!

September was a challenge month! Thank you to those who participated in our mental health break challenge. You were asked to take a daily mental health break for 10-20 minutes doing one of the activities on the calendar or of your choice. The participants this month were: Sayra Mora-DTC-Milwaukee Alma Spitz-CCS-Milwaukee Barbara Wesson-CCS-Milwaukee Kate Mysliwiec-Jail…

October Family Fun

Minneapolis/St. Paul Family Friendly October Events Monster Dash October 28th  Upper Landing Park, St. Paul, MN Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k  Sign up here! Halloween Spooktacular at the Minnesota Children’s Museum October 27th and 28th 6pm-9pm Put on your best costume and join us for a night of kid-friendly Halloween fun including trick-or-treating,dance party with live DJ, Spooktacular…

The Best Apple Crisp

Prep Time 10minutes mins Cook Time 45minutes mins Total Time 55minutes mins Servings 8 Calories 253 Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen Ingredients Filling: 5 cups fresh apples sliced 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup old fashioned oats 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter melted Instructions Notes Slice your apples evenly. I slice my apples using this slicer to speed up the…