Royal White Icing for Perfect Holiday Cookies

Looking for an easy recipe for Royal Icing to decorate your holiday gingerbread house? Here it is! Royal Icing 4 egg whites 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted) 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg whites in clean, large bowl using mixer on high speed. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, lemon […]

Kid Friendly First Day Hikes on January 1 at Virginia State Parks

Have you checked out Virginia’s First Day Hikes? If not, you’re going to love what you see! A perfect holiday tradition for the whole family, a First Day Hike is a way to start the New Year off right and make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle –all while appreciating the beauty of nature. There are […]

Clover Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to bake some delicious Clover Cookies. We found a simple cookie recipe at Spoonful and we discovered that these cookies are easy and delicious. Try them and let us know what you think. What you’ll need 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 […]

December 31st – January 6th 2013

Happy New Year! New Year’s celebrations are underway and CK has lots of events for kids throughout the first week of January, 2013. Many kids are out of school all week, so be sure and check out these fun events. For the scoop on the plays and performances around town – including inexpensive movies, click here. […]