...A mom and her daughter (who looked to be about 6 years old), came out and sat at a table next to us. The little girl got up and looked over in the river and said "Mommy, look at the fish." More >>

Easter baskets aren't just for kids. Those that include even just a single homemade touch make wonderful hostess gifts for a holiday brunch or dinner. Additions that are homey, from the heart and much appreciated, but they also help the Easter bunny keep his finances in order... More >>

Full of interesting topics to discuss with older kids, The Hunger Games is much too emotional and violent for younger viewers. More >>

I am the mom of an almost 2 year old boy. Today when I woke up I had all kinds of plans. We were going to go shopping, meet a friend to look at furniture, a bike ride in the afternoon, etc. While I was getting ready, my boy was very upset and I couldn't figure out why. More >>

Is it just me noticing this or is this the sad new norm: Mothers deliberately ignoring their children whilst selfishly too busy on their cell phones while shopping etc to pay attention to their children... More >>

"I recently saw a special on the TLC cable channel called "Extreme Couponing" where people use coupons to stockpile grocery items, which they get nearly for free. I would love to hear your thoughts about it." More >>

We've done a variety of different things over the years to help our kids "readjust" to a straight path in life. They've been different depending upon the child (we've got 3). But here's one of 'em... More >>

I'm proud to say I am my kids' Mom. Unfortunately I must admit to spending some time in hiding over the past three years as my four precious sons navigate middle school. I have decided 7th grade boys are not completely human yet. More >>

It's uncanny how economical, flavorful and fast preparing dishes with canned proteins can be. For just pennies on the pound compared to fresh, choices like salmon, shrimp, tuna, chicken and ham, when mixed with other ingredients, taste virtually identical to their fresh counterparts, and, in fact, can be the foundation of truly gourmet fare. More >>

I am a lawyer who works in a small town in the Midwest. A tornado struck last week, for the first time in over 30 years, and my office was destroyed. More >>