Tag: family
My Decorating Style? Call it Military Chic
My daughter recently asked me what my decorating style is; an odd question since my house had also been her house for eighteen years....
Friday Favorites – Dani’s Favorite Family Recipes
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
January Book Club: The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
We read a great deal of fiction books that dissect the American family.
We like these books for their relatability; their portrayal of fictional characters...
Tradition, Memories, and History: Uncovering a Secret Family Recipe
How many meals do you fall asleep dreaming about?
As kids, my brother and I grew up eating my mom’s secret recipe breakfast casserole on...
Telling My Life – And My Story
When I was a little girl, I had a diary with a lock and key.
The hardest part was keeping up with the key since...
This Year Will Be Different: My Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress...
I stood in the center of my kitchen; one hand on the counter and one hand on my head. I could feel the panic...
I’m Listening to Christmas Music Early This Year
If you spend any time on social media, you’ve seen evidence of this month’s greatest controversy. This issue crosses party lines. It affects both...
There is Never Enough Time Before a Deployment
When we heard about his upcoming deployment, it seemed far away. We felt like we had time.
We began planning. My most optimistic self hoped...
I Never Thought Suicide Would Happen In My Family, Until It...
It was the phone call that no family member wants to receive. The scenario had never entered my mind, yet the news was delivered...
What Will Our Kids Remember: The Time I Asked My Kids...
Parenting is tricky business. As a parent, sometimes I wonder if I am doing too much, and sometimes I wonder if I should be...
Dear Family: Please Visit Us
I enjoy visiting home. My husband and I are from the same hometown in Iowa, and most of our family still resides there. I...
That’s Some Good Mulch: Signs You Might Be Turning Into Your...
I am sure you have probably seen the Progressive Insurance commercials making fun of turning into your parents. My favorite line might be “that’s...