I just love the farmer’s market! I love knowing that the food was grown close to my home, that it’s extra fresh and free of chemicals, and that I can talk to the farmers who grew it. It also reminds me of my childhood, since my parents used to be farmers and sold vegetables and baked […]
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Click, Crate or Carrier: Traveling Safely With Your Pets
Traveling safely is the first step to a great vacation. Having your first aid kit tucked alongside your auto emergency pack ensures your family is prepared for any setback while on the road. But getting there safely starts with buckling up. You wouldn’t dream of placing your child in the car without a seat belt […]
Team Spirit And Self-Confidence
G to the O, Go Team! Go! Oh I so badly wanted to play a team sport in school. I wanted to walk down the school halls wearing my uniform, feel the highs and the lows of winning and losing as well as share inside jokes and laughter with my fellow teammates. I wanted the […]
Managing Family Stress While Managing Your Career
With the hustle and bustle of lives and careers and heightened responsibility of caring for family, children, fur babies and everyone else who depends on you, it is hard to manage at times. Feeling the pressure of this kind of stress can sometimes feel like you’re standing in the eye of the storm. Take a […]
Never Take Kids Hiking
Even though he already knows the answer, my seven-year-old son asks, “What are we doing after church.” I reply, “Going to the trail. How far do you want to go?” His answer, “ONE STEP.” At this point in the conversation, I think “I should never take a kid hiking.” But then I remember what our family gains from […]