Local News For The Alliance Area

Obstacle Challenge For the first challenge, you’ll arrange enough household items of your choice (pens, plastic cups, bottles, etc.) to block a hall or doorway. If your pet can get to the other side without knocking anything over, then they have conquered the Obstacle Challenge! Flip The Switch Challenge Reverse the roles with you and…

1. Petting Promotes Positive Brain Chemistry Scientific evidence shows that interacting with pets stimulates chemicals in the brain associated with happiness, calmness, and focus. Serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin are known as “feel-good” hormones. Serotonin, specifically, is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. Serotonin neurotransmitters – which carry messages between nerve cells and the brain –…

From the tailgate, to to the final whistle, and everything in between. Put your game plan together for Football’s Favorite Sunday. 1. Rep The Teams: Get your guests pumped for the big game with fan gear for each team. Party supply stores carry beaded necklaces, balloons, tutus, pom-poms, temporary tattoos, face paint, feather boas, wigs, and…

If your to-do list is never-ending these days, you’re not alone. From work assignments and client meetings to shuffling the kiddos to baseball practice, doctor’s appointments, or piano lessons, there’s always something keeping us busy. And just when we knock a few things off the list and feel a sense of accomplishment, five or six…