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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

The Wanna Be Chef: Untraditional Birthday Cake

For the hubby’s birthday this year, I surprised him with his favorite…chocolate chip cheesecake.
Sydney at 1 year old!

Mommy Moments: The First Year: A Reflection

Sydney turns one in a few days, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the incredible journey in mommy-hood I’ve had this past year. Here are five things that stick out in my mind the most.
Big Bear's Wife Angie's Cookie Stacks

Big Bear’s Wife: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Stacks

Angie of Big Bear's Wife gives us a tasty cookie recipe perfect for celebrating St. Patty's Day.
River Rock Climber

The River Rock: Roanoke’s Newest Gym

We take a look at The River Rock, Roanoke's new rock climbing gym.
Baby Diaries

Mommy Moments: The Baby Diaries

Despite being a full time mom, Jessica can still hear about everything in baby Sydney's days thanks to Grammie's "baby diary."
Caroline McKean with her second place ADDY award.

ADDY Awards – We Have A Winner!

Leisure Publishing's Associate Art Director Caroline McKean won an ADDY award for her editorial design!
Mini Apple Pie

The Wanna Be Chef: A Quick Treat

Our Wannabe Chef takes a page out of the Lazy Baker's book and learns how to make a quick treat from materials already in her kitchen cabinets.
Bath Time

Mommy Moments: The Little Things

It’s true what the commercials say. “Having a baby changes everything.”
DRI Restaurant Week

Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Begins Monday

Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week, the first event of its kind in Roanoke, will be held January 21, 2013 through January 26, 2013 in Downtown Roanoke.

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