Life
In spring it really is the season to clean
Spring is the time of renewal. Birds chirp, daffodils bloom and sunshine (when it chooses to grace us…
Life
With Mom, there’s no such thing a quick trip to the store
“This isn’t going to be an epic shopping trip,” I tell my kids as we climb out of…
Life
Worries involving vet bills that all pet owners share
If my son’s bedroom smells a bit doggy, it’s because our poodle sleeps there, too.
Life
Thoughts on the messy struggles with teens over social media
When I was 12, my biggest issue with phones was whether the cord was long enough to reach…
Life
The olden days to our kids? TVs without remotes
Every night before she falls asleep, my daughter asks me to tell her a story about what my…
Life
When illness strikes, we all deserve peace of mind
Last week, Blue Cross/Blue Shield called my house. When I saw the caller ID, my stomach lurched.
Life
Girl Scout cookie sales spread the love around the neighborhood
This week when you go grocery shopping you will probably walk past a tiny table laden with cookies,…
Life
Local guitar hero is a music teacher
I grew up in a world where learning to bang out “Fur Elise” on the piano meant you…
Life
Kitchen dreams are not made of granite counter tops
When’s the last time you hated something about your kitchen? Unless you just had it remodeled, there’s probably…
Life
For some, the simple act of grocery shopping can traumatize
Simple acts of heroism often go unnoticed, and that is particularly the case when it comes to shopping…
Life
Pain-in-the-butts deserve a getaway too
Every time I looked on Facebook last summer, I saw friends post pictures of romantic getaways. New York…
Life
The art of civil political discourse is lost on social media
I don’t know how to be polite anymore. There used to be clear-cut rules for politeness, especially when…
Life
‘Fuller House’ is the reboot Generation X craves
Sometimes the world knocks you down on your tushie. That happened to me this winter when I slipped…
Life
It takes a few years to know what Christmas is really about
When you are little, Christmas is static. There is Santa, and presents and a Christmas tree that must…
Life
That time my son broke his foot and I didn’t believe him
This is why I’m the worst mother in the world: When my son broke his foot I almost…
Life
Pack a lunchbox with style
Attention grandmas: If you are looking for a gift to give the grandchild that has everything, I have…
Life
Last year’s Christmas disaster won’t soon be forgotten
You won’t catch this mom hosting Christmas dinner.
Life
Stress busters for tough times
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us…
Life
Camping means different things to different families
“Let’s go camping,” seems like a simple sentence, but it has a huge range of meanings depending on…