By Ann Cipperly When Aaron Warren was in high school, he thought about one day having a family, but he never pictured it as being as wonderful as it...
Aaron Warren offers thoughts on being a dad for Father’s Day
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Lenda Jo Connell enjoys teaching granddaughter how to cook
By Ann CipperlyWith children being out of school early, parents and grandparents have been helping children with educational projects. Lenda Jo...
Pat Dakin shares an assortment of collected family recipes
By Ann Cipperly Pat Dakin and her husband, Matt, moved to Opelika in 1992 when she accepted the position of director of the Auburn Opelika Tourism...
Treat family to special strawberry desserts this week
Whether you purchase strawberries at the grocery store, farmers’ market, or pick your own at a local farm, strawberries are nearly everyone’s...
Relax with a cook-out at home or at the lake for celebrating Memorial Day
While the city is not hosting an official Memorial Day ceremony this year, be sure to take time to remember and give thanks for the men and women...
Mother of eight gives thoughts on motherhood, children with special needs
By Ann Cipperly With her love of children, Lynette Strickland has a heart for all kids and for expressing the importance of making each child feel...
Use canned products from pantry for creating variety of easy dishes
By Ann Cipperly When trying to decide what recipes to feature this week, I thought this might be a good time to use some of the canned foods in the...
Fill the house with the sweet aroma of bread baking in the oven
By Ann Cipperly When the house is filled with the aroma of bread baking in the oven, it gives everyone in the family a lift. Freshly baked bread...
Let the Kids Help Cook a Hearty Breakfast
By Ann Cipperly While the kids are out of school, let them help cook a hearty breakfast. Children are generally hungry in the morning. Instead of...