If you’re making a spread of appetizers for your Super Bowl party, here are six touchdown-worthy recipes, with six ingredients — or less! — to make preparations for the big game as smooth as possible. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier… let’s just call this a cheat day. Don’t throw a flag yet; spinach is an ingredient in one of the recipes. Bye-Bye … [Read more...]
Rob’s Rescues
I interviewed Megan Wargula, Woodstock resident and author of the “Riley Carson” books, which are middle school mysteries. She also is the co-host of the “Dog Nerd Show” podcast. She interviewed me for her podcast, too, and you can find the podcast with me talking about Rob’s Rescues on Apple Podcasts. Tell us about the “Riley Carson” books. I have written three books that … [Read more...]
Stronger Together Through Networking
Aroundabout Local Media’s mission statement is to “help local businesses grow and prosper by offering affordable advertising opportunities in a quality publication that provides positive, relevant information to our readers.” Using this as a plumb line for all that we do, on the advertising and editorial sides of our company, we created a new feature. Once a quarter, we will … [Read more...]
Lend a Helping Hand
Many of our friends and neighbors struggle financially every day, and the holiday season is especially difficult. As Christmas approaches, the needs among local nonprofits have increased as the directors and volunteers are working to make sure everyone has a great holiday season. Here’s a list of organizations devoted to helping others. Please do what you can to help, whether … [Read more...]
Virginia Native Moves to Woodstock to Help Youth
Meet Angela Thornton, a local attorney who has a passion for advocating for homeless youth. The Woodstock resident is a member of Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her passion and experience led her to accept a position as chief advancement officer and general counsel with the Center for Children and Young Adults (CCYA), a residential treatment program that … [Read more...]