The stretch from Halloween through Thanksgiving to Christmas, sometimes jokingly referred to as Hallothanksmas, is one of the most joyful yet busiest times of...
I'm a mom who isn't afraid of screen time. We watch everything from old-school Disney movies to our favorite YouTube show, Outdoor Boys. But...
The humidity in Indiana is dropping, there is a breeze in the air, and football is back. Fall is beginning to show its beautiful...
Checking on my garden has become a part of my morning routine. As I headed out the back door this week to check on...
Although I love clothes, I’ve never been what anyone would call a fashionista. I rarely keep up with trends, aside from an unfortunate but...
Let me be honest: sometimes I feel like my house is quietly plotting against me. I spend all day working, running meetings, answering emails,...
Mother nature is hinting that the summer season is nearing, and that means it’s time for another summer reading recommendation list. This year, we...
With St. Patrick's Day here and as a sequel to my last year's "Irish books that Everybody should read," I have compiled a list...
I’ve decided I need to watch my mouth around my robots.
After I overheard my four-year-old yelling at our virtual assistant in the kitchen when...
Real talk. I’m starting to feel guilty about my family’s overconsumption. My family has more than we need—by a mile and a half. I...
Seven years ago, I was juggling life with a newborn baby and a little one ready for kindergarten. My husband was headed to the...
My only goal for 2025? Buy and own less stuff.
Listen, I come from a long line of distinguished shoppers. Both of my grandmothers loved...
Daylight savings has come and gone, and the evenings are now dark at what (some days) feels like 4 pm. The holidays are in...
For many, the day after Thanksgiving means pivoting into full-fledged Christmas mode. It means Christmas tree farms, peppermint everything, shopping in a frenzy, and...

























