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The youngest horse whisperers? Kids earn their equine stars at summer camp
The children who attend summer camp at Cedar Hill Farm make any city-dwelling adult want to venture to a nearby farm, don some cowboy boots and mount a horse.
In a small ceremony last Friday, Aug. 5, children ages 5 to 12 showed off their horse-handling and riding skills at Cedar Hill, owned by Mark and Becky Holt. The kids completed a weeklong summer camp with local resident Stephanie O’Neil, an established competitor in horse jumping, showing, and dressage.
Audio Postcard: Family day
Maybe it’s too crowded and hot for your family to come to Bele Chere, but there are plenty of people out on the streets. Meet a few parents and children enjoying the day on Sunday, the unofficial family day of Bele Chere.
Here comes Peter Cottontail…
Easter egg hunts are happening by the dozens, this weekend and next. No reports of golden eggs in the mix, but you never know. So find your most colorful Easter basket and head out to these family-friendly events.
Out of the frying pan
The statistics are hard to ignore. In Buncombe County, 28 percent of kindergartners — and 39 percent of fifth-graders — are overweight. New U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines released this month propose the first major nutritional overhaul of school lunches in 15 years. Based on recommendations by the nonprofit Institute of Medicine, these guidelines would […]
Asheville International Children’s Film Festival kicks off tomorrow
The fest kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 4, with film screenings at venues in Asheville, Black Mountain and Transylvania County. The two-week extravaganza continues through Sunday, Nov. 14.
Edgy Mama: Learning the language of differentiation
I realize that no longer speaking the same language as my kids isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Edgy Mama: Guys, if you can’t put the lid down, then sit down
All we ask, guys, is that if you’re going to insist on standing, playing with your pipe and leaving a mess behind, just close the lid afterward.
Edgy Mama: In marriage, find joy in those chores, rashes and other annoyances
That, to me, is the essence of marriage — you get to learn just how to annoy that special person
Edgy Mama: Feed kids, boost local businesses, help Haiti
I’m going to offer you a deal. I’ll tell you about a bunch of inexpensive and kids-eat-free restaurant options locally, so you can save money while feeding your children. But you have to promise me that you’ll send any cash you save to Haitian relief programs.
Edgy Mama: Baby it’s cold outside
Arctic Asheville has taken a huge bite out of my kids’ daily outside time. Subfreezing temperatures plus school cancellations plus school, but, “It’s too cold for recess” have turned my kids into bored, hyper and annoying…little people.
Edgy Mama: The future of parenting
Regardless of the fact that the world may end this year (or by 2012), I predict there will be some dramatic changes in parenting and family life.
Edgy Mama: What I learned in 2009
Edgy Mama: Sumo cat has lost three pounds and counting
Yes, Rocky’s both thinner and more active. It’s kind of a miracle.
Edgy Mama: Running the marketing hamster wheel with Mr. Squiggles
For the first time since Pet Rocks were hot in 1975, I got caught up in a toy craze.
Edgy Mama: How to survive the holidays with kids
That 18-wheeler barreling down the mountainside at us, with no runaway truck ramp in sight, is another holiday season. Let’s just hope the truck is loaded with Christmas trees.
Edgy Mama: Not appropriate for school
Every once in a while I feel guilty about not volunteering at my kids’ school more often. That’s when I make the mistake of blurting out half-baked ideas. Ideas like: “Hey, I want to help the fifth-graders produce a school newspaper.”
Edgy Mama: Trade in the orange for some green this Halloween
The spine-tingling thrill of watching people wandering around dressed up as monsters and villains makes me happy. What makes me less tingly is the rampant consumerism around Halloween.
Edgy Mama: All hail ‘Wimpy Kid’
My family discovered Jeff Kinney’s books several months ago — long after most of the 9-12-year-old set—and we’ve become Wimpy Kid addicts. These books are the first young adult books that speak to all four of us — kids and adults alike.
Edgy Mama: The president who stole summer vacation?
Breaking news: President Obama’s approval rating plummets in elementary schools around the country. Why? He wants to steal summer vacation.
Edgy Mama: Beer’s good for mama’s bones
There’s more good news on the health benefits of beer, especially for women. A recent study reveals that those of us who drink beer regularly have stronger bones than those who don’t.