Life

The ball has dropped, the clock has struck twelve and we are officially into the New Year. Now what? Some...

This holiday season, my family flew to Dublin to enjoy the Emerald Isle for the trip of a lifetime. While...

My husband, Jake, and I will have been married for twelve years in May, we’re expecting our fourth baby in...

It’s January which means cold and flu season is well underway. For those of us with kids in public school,...

I love organizing. There is something so satisfying about seeing a problem and actually being able to solve it. It’s...

The transition from mother and child to mother and adult can be a difficult process. It brings to mind a...

This military life is hard. It is difficult. It is lonely.  I could be considered a “seasoned” military spouse at...

We sat at a small table inside a cozy but nearly empty restaurant that Thanksgiving, on the opposite side of...

When it comes to the Lego fan community, Beyond the Brick is the largest community of creators, AFOLs (Adults fan...

It always starts with my husband coming home and saying, “Let’s go sit out on the deck for a few...

“Pack Rat” confession time. I have a hard time letting go of things. I keep things because they have memories...

As I sit working on presents for friends and family, I reflect on my quilting journey. My love of sewing...

Catherine Vandament, LMSW As we gear up for another holiday season, you and I both know we have spent significant...

In a world filled with ambitious goals and driven leaders, there are a few extraordinary individuals who stand out for...

By Jennifer Wake, Family Traditions, Special Needs Pumpkin. Apple. Pecan. Cherry. What is your favorite pie?  When I was in...

If you don't know Corie Weathers, you're truly missing out! And now she's bringing you a brand new, insanely insightful...

November is the National Month of Gratitude, a time to focus on the good. Social media feeds are flooded with...

Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree is a beautiful story of a boy and his favorite tree that I have read...