I find the process of purging to be cathartic. Intentionally ridding my life of unnecessary things helps me to strike some balance and enables me to refocus my attention on the things that matter most. I feel accomp...

As a society, we tend to collect a lot. And though I find that I’m happier when I simplify, there are some things worth amassing. Ranking high on that list are memories of our loved ones. If you’re a par...

As a young mom, I want to create cherished memories for my family that will last a lifetime, but I don’t want to break the bank doing it. Often, it’s the small, seemingly insignificant events—the a...

My mother grew up on a working farm in a little Kansas town. Several times a year, our family would return to the farm for holidays, family reunions or weekend get-togethers. As a kid, I loved it; as a teena...

If you’re anything like us, meal planning (or the lack thereof and ensuing what-should-I-prepare-for-dinner scramble) and grocery shopping are nothing short of a chore. Once a week I spend several hours hunche...

If you’re anything like us, trying to maintain a diligent workout routine is a bit of a challenge. Never mind the rigors of Bikram yoga, an intense spin class or a 5k run, our biggest hurdle is simply finding ...

  I first heard about Caldrea in the premiere issue of Real Simple magazine about 11 years ago.  It was a relatively new company at the time, and the masses were only able to order their products online...

  I am the oldest of four children. Since there are several years between me and my youngest two siblings, I can vividly remember how the addition of a brother and sister changed our little family. Introdu...

Easter is an exciting time around our house. It has always been a family affair, involving great food, fun games and awesome quality time together. Now that we have “young ones” around again, some of o...

  All things are abuzz as the Royal Wedding of the century takes place in just a few weeks -- have you been following the details? Like many modern couples, the Prince and his fiancée have a wedding...

We spent the weekend helping my dad relocate his psychology practice.  We ended up redecorating his office (so much fun for me, my sis and mom!), as well as the lobby.  Since he counsels families, we had t...

I am ready to pack my bags and head east to Charleston!  I stumbled across this fabulous site, charlestonfamilyfun.com, and found a wealth of ideas for things to do with the family.  Choose from one of fou...