Riley County Living

It's National Chips and Dip Day. I normally try to eat fresh veggies and dip but sometimes a person just needs to indulge. Today was the excuse I needed! We are having tortillas chips and my very favorite dip - quacamole! Maybe you prefer 7-layer dip with Fritos? potato chips with onion dip? pita chips with spinach artichoke dip? Fritos with chili cheese dip? pita chips with hummus, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips with loaded baked potato dip? Tortilla chips with raspberry black bean dip? If you needed a reason, you now have it... enjoy whatever your fav chips and dip might be 😃

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! I was born the night of March 16th – just a few hours later and I would have been born on St. Patrick’s Day… and since I’m 60% Irish, that would have been cool. But, luckily, I can celebrate the day and my heritage in a big way every year! Many of our Downtown Manhattan and Aggieville restaurants will be featuring some Irish foods and of course green beer! Be sure to head to Aggieville on Saturday for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Road Race. It was first held in 1978 so this year marks the 44th annual parade! The road races begin at 10 AM and 10:45 AM and the parade begins at 1:00 PM. Have your children bring bags for their candy! It’s a really good parade and lots of fun!

Take advantage of the weather and walk the Cottonwood Nature Trail. When you get some exercise in nature, it improves mental and physical health! I really enjoy this trail.

Random Acts of Kindness Week started yesterday and National Love Your Pet Day is Sunday. Join me in spreading kindness this week and showing love and appreciation for your companions and best friends, your pets!

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