Life
Bridal shop visits are full of memories — with more to come
Bridal shops aren’t only for brides. They are places where women of all ages gather to celebrate each…
Life
Surviving the aches and pains of middle age
What it’s like to be 43 going on 90, and need a granny shawl to keep warm.
Life
Can this pricey small appliance from Germany change your life?
Ronco’s Kitchen Magician has nothing on this gadget — especially its $1,500 price tag.
Life
Should you brush your dog’s teeth? A cautionary tale
Seven years and several hefty vet bills later, Merlin the poodle is down to just one tooth. So…
Life
Tiny Crockpot is a big help for cook — at least for now
You can make yummy things like spinach-artichoke dip in it. Plus, it’s so darn cute.
Life
6 meal delivery services that offer convenience for a price
When something throws your daily routine out of whack, meal kits can be a godsend.
Life
Middle-school fashion sense makes Mom scratch her head
Ragged jeans and grandpa sweaters — the baggie the better — are what The Kids Today are wearing.
Life
How to save time on a boring task: unloading the dishwasher
You, too, can put clean dishes away in about three minutes if you follow these four tips.
Life
Yes, our kids really do need digital skills for the future
Rather than asking teens “Why are you spending so much time on your phone,” we should be asking…
Life
A mother’s time is not ‘free’ — and they put in 126-hour workweeks
If you were to pay a stay-at-home mom or dad for their time, it would cost nearly $200,000…
Life
Fun ways to show the teens in your life that you care
The teen years can be challenging but they don’t last long. A little bit of extra attention can…
Life
In need of a winter rescue, the newspaper delivered
When the furnace dies, “logs” of Daily Heralds stuffed with dryer lint ignite a warming fire.
Life
A housework cheat sheet for the busy parent
Here are Jennifer Bardsley’s best life hacks for meal planning, tidying up and other homefront duties.
Life
Holiday disasters that will live in infamy
Sewage raining from the ceiling onto the dinner table, and other red-letter days in Bardsley family lore.
Life
This winter break, give teens the gift of cultural enrichment
Here are four places and one movie that will open their eyes to art, history and more.
Life
She gets a spicy lesson on the importance of reading labels
A fiery encounter with a lotion that was the opposite of soothing would have been avoided had the…
Life
Memories linger like the scent of fake Christmas trees
On this family’s tree, the most important ornaments are framed photos of beloved family, especially the ones who…
Life
Sweet treats for the holiday season direct from Washington growers
Washington State farmers survived a difficult year. The fruits of their labor deserve admiration.
Life
If Thanksgiving stresses us out then we’re doing it wrong
If Thanksgiving stresses us out then we’re doing it wrong
Life
A case of the sniffles isn’t what it used to be
When her daughter catches a cold, mom must navigate the flow chart from hell. It’s part of helping…