This is my mantra this time of year.  November 23rd starts the chaos of celebrations, the hubs birthday. Of course Thanksgiving is ...

In the matter of a month, we'll be making resolutions of change for the year to come. But for now, we all make it a point to say what...

Let me begin by saying that I have never been shopping on Black Friday before. There's just something about large groups of people go...

Every now & then I go back to working on my family history. I'm not really getting anywhere anymore, but could if I spent some se...

Recently our local school district had a seven year emergency levy on the ballot for $8.9 million, that would generate $1.57 million a year...

In case you haven't figured it out yet, I love Halloween! It is by far my absolute favorite time of year.  Here's why... •...

Fall is such a wonderful time of year! (And I'm not just saying that because it's my favorite season.) But what most people fail ...

Guilty pleasures. We all have them. For those of you who think you don't , is there anything that you can't help but indulge in b...

With cooler temps starting to settle in, for some of us, it means it's time to turn our furnaces on. And with the added premise of an...

I absolutely adore this time of year!  •Pumpkins & gourds galore •The changing of the leaves is so beautiful •Comfort food to...

• 8:46 a.m. - American Airlines Flight 11 with 81 passengers & 11 crew members on board, crashes into the North Tower of the World Tr...

Guess what the kids brought home from school yesterday. Yep, we are barely into the school year & the fundraisers have been sen...

Tonight was an epic night. It was Kindergarten Open House. I swear it feels like I've waited for this moment for forever. OK, at least ...

It's almost time for the kids to go back to school! And although I've looked forward to it since the first day of summer break, it ...

Have you ever noticed how expensive taking a vacation actually is? Especially for a family of five. And then there's always the fact th...

If someone asked you what motivates you, would you have an answer? It doesn't matter if it's fitness related, work related, or anyt...

Keeping your kids busy during summer break can be one of the most difficult things ever. I mean, sure, if you happen to have endless pocket...

I'm guilty of dreaming. Both complete fantasy (I highly doubt I'm ever going to get the chance to hang out with Channing Tatum, sta...

It happened. Damien has been registered for kindergarten. But I have to admit that I'm more indecisive as ever. The cut-off is ...

Now that the polar cortex of a winter is far behind us...wait, is it? Sure the bitter cold, ice & snow are long gone, but there's s...