Life

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...

I first watched the documentary Minimalism when it was released on Netflix in 2015. The simplicity of the minimalist lifestyle...

During our pre-marriage counseling, we talked about kids, religion, work, finances, holidays, and more but not pets. A few months...

National Adoption Day began in November of 2000 with the collective partnership of the Danny Thomas Foundation, The Freddie Mac...

Can I be honest? I am a recovering packrat.  I come from a long line of packrats. One of my...

In the heart of every warrior lies the unyielding spirit of toughness, but even the bravest hearts need nourishment. Enter...

Life in the military can be both challenging and unpredictable. For our family, it brought not one but two back-to-back...

Military spouses are some of the most independent, self-sufficient individuals that exist. We have to be. Life demands things of...

By Mark Steffe, President/CEO of First Command Financial Services, Inc. Raising a family is more expensive than ever. Between rising food...

In 2021, my son was diagnosed as autistic, and while this didn’t come as a shock to us, the amount...