UPDATED January 12th, 2018 Your kids have been begging for a cat, dog, goldfish, snake or gerbil. You’ve been dodging the issue for months but finally cave to pressure and are considering a non-human addition to the family. The right family pet can make your life even better; they reduce stress, provide companionship and teach […]
Mention the polar vortex, and most people think about shoveling sidewalks and chipping ice off windshields. But winter weather, the cause of dry skin and chapped lips, can do a number on your hair as well. We tend to think of summer as the toughest time for our hair when chlorine, bright sun and humidity […]
Perhaps your family does it every year. Or maybe it’s Grandma’s 80th birthday, or your parents’ 50th anniversary or hell, just summer. At one time or another, if we’re lucky, we all participate in a family reunion. With so many people attending there’s bound to be some confusion, confrontation and hopefully, lots of hugs and […]
Like to take quizzes? Try this one: When it’s too cold for my children to play outside, I: a) Let them watch unlimited television and videos b) Organize a marathon session of board games c) Force them to clean their rooms d) Lock myself in the bedroom with 2 seasons of Downton Abbey and a […]
As parents, we can teach our kids to focus on giving and find joy in helping others. How? The same way we’ve taught them everything else: begin at home and lead by example. Remember, the kids learned to brush their teeth by watching you. They learned how to interact with their peers and how to […]
On October 1, enrollment began in the national healthcare program that has been the subject of so much debate in Washington. The website for the program, www.healthcare.gov, was plagued with technical problems at the outset, but as of December 1, most of those seem to be resolved. For those of you waiting to decide whether […]
So the kids came home for Thanksgiving, then headed back to campus for finals. They’ll be back for a few weeks for winter break, but busy catching up with friends. The house is yours again, so now you can seize the occasion to reclaim your empty nest and make it all your own! Read Related: […]
Henry Ford, automobile innovator and founder of Ford Motor Company, was a controversial figure during his life (1863-1947), but there is no question that he knew a thing or two about success. He essentially created the industry that would define America for most of the 20th century. From making the Ford Model T the most […]
Most everyone has picked up a paint roller from time to time. Changing wall color, painting a bench, these are ordinary projects that most of us are willing to take one. After all, there’s a satisfying feeling that comes from doing-it-yourself (DIY), and your project may even add value to the home. But there’s everyday […]