Friendship Retirement Community
It started as a dream shared by leaders of the Church of the Brethren in Roanoke in the 1950s. Six decades later, the dream is a well-established, yet ever-growing reality.
View ArticleThe Suite Life
When living alone became a challenge for Millard and Patsy Morris, their daughter and son-in-law came up with a solution: creating a safe, private space in their own home to accommodate their aging...
View ArticleWheatland Hills - Christiansburg
For the staff at this assisted living facility, quality of life, freedom of choice and independence top the list of values they offer residents on a daily basis.
View ArticleDoo-ing it Right
These Smith Mountain Lake women – aged 50 and over – ride their jet skis in style for fun, camaraderie and good causes.
View ArticleAsk the Experts
From how to stay healthy to how to manage your estate, these experts share their best advice for a successful retirement.
View ArticleA Rocking Retirement
A couple’s favorite hobby has become a fun way to stay busy after retirement and continue doing something they love.
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Road Trip Snack
A take on the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls typically made during the holidays, this recipe I found on Pinterest also incorporates a salty bite in the form of pretzels.
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Lemon Mustard Chicken
My apologies for what seems to be a constant theme for me lately: lemon. But as I hold on to the last bit of summer, it’s a flavor I continue to crave.
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Fall on a Plate
This past weekend’s cooler temperatures got me excited about fall. So much so, that I had a craving for pumpkin goodness
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Homemade Apple Butter
Learn how to make homemade apple butter right in your crockpot - so easy and the perfect way to greet fall!
View ArticleMommy Moments: A Girl and Her Dog
How do you explain to your toddler that the family pet won't be around anymore?
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Peanut Butter Pie
Six simple ingredients lead to a yummy, smooth – and quite rich – pie. Just mix the ingredients, pour it into the crust, chill in the fridge and you’re done!
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Southwestern Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This healthy sweet potato has all the good stuff! The stuffing tastes like a chunky salsa thanks to chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro and other spices. See the full recipe now!
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Frankenstein Pudding Cups
Ready for Halloween? Learn how to make these adorable Frankenstein Pudding Cups for the kids (and maybe the adults, too!).
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Chicken & Dumplings
This version has many ingredients you’d expect: chicken and dumplings – of course – carrots and celery. But it also incorporates potatoes and a mixture of herbs that take the flavor of the broth and...
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Preacher Cookies
Preacher cookies. No-bake oatmeal cookies. Whatever you call them, this is definitely a recipe you can easily pull together if you need a quick dessert.
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
This butternut squash soup is full of vegetables, as well as an apple to add both tart and sweet elements to the meal. And it was so easy to put together!
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Baked Alaska
The coolest part about Baked Alaska is the fact that it’s baked. Ice cream in the oven? Yep. Apparently, the meringue serves as insulation, so while it browns in the oven for a few minutes, the ice...
View ArticleThe Wannabe Chef: Chunky Chili
Cocoa powder in chunky chili? Believe it! Try out this chunky chili recipe made in your slow cooker during cold months!
View ArticleThe Recipe: Two Birds – One Stone
A new year has rolled around again – quickly, I might add – which means two things. It’s time for the old “eat healthier” resolution…and the Super Bowl. So, I sought out a recipe that would work for...
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