There’s so much to do and see during Festival Season! Here are some ideas to get you and your family off to a great start. Many of these festivals take place locally in the Greater Rochester area. So don’t miss out on family-fun and excitement! Summer Fairs & Festivals FIND MORE July Fairs and Festivals …

by Sandra Gordon Whether you’ll be returning to work after your baby is born or looking for a new child care opportunity, you probably know that open daycare spots can go faster than ice cream melts on a hot day. Still, for your child’s well-being and your own peace of mind, it pays to get …

by John Boccacino Giving birth to a child is supposed to be a joyous occasion, one that celebrates the miracle of childbirth and the sanctity of life. But what happens if, following this life-altering event, instead of feeling pride and exuberance over their new bundles of joy, mothers instead experience feelings of panic, fear, and …

The Village of Waterloo, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, is known far and wide as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day,” says Jane Shaffer, who has co-chaired Waterloo’s Celebrate Commemorate May weekend for 16 years. Waterloo Memorial Day Parade  According to Jane, the community event is a great way to bring attention to …

These Easter Egg Treats are a fun twist on marshmallow crispy bars – the kids can help shape the eggs and sprinkle them with pretty toppings. It will be a little messy, but what a fun memory to make together! INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows OR 4 cups JET-PUFFED …

by Debra Jackson What were homes in Rochester like years ago? Many well-known homes have been preserved and are available for you and your family and friends to tour. Dating back to the early 20th Century, these homes depict how people lived—many the most affluent of those early days. Franklin Hinchey Historical House and Park …