The College Tour Experience

7 Things Parents and Teens See Differently... iconic buildings, lush green spaces, dorms resembling hotels, and bookstores packed with swag. All of this as they consider where their kids might land after high school graduation. Read More »

May the Fourth Be With You

Host a Star Wars Themed Party - and make the most of every celebration (because we can)! Read More »

Let It Go: Seven Things to Stop Worrying About

Worrying, it’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at three am, with the silence of the house ringing in my ears. Read More »

Ask the Expert: How to Make Sure Teenagers Hear You

The moment my voice emits sound I can see my twin teens’ eyes glaze over. Sometimes they must register at least one word I said (or maybe it’s just a Pavlovian response) because they use the dreaded eye-roll. Read More »

A Day Just for Mom

The role of mothers in shaping their daughters' and sons' lives is unsurpassed. Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be confident, persist, live life to its fullest, and be the best we can be. Read More »

Caring for a Feathered Flock - Tips for Raising Chickens as Pets

An antidote to the stresses of work and the fast pace of modern life may be closer than you realize. Whether on family farms or in urban backyards, chickens have the power to make your corner of the planet better. Read More »

Bring Sustainability to Your Garden This Spring

According to Erica Chernoh, assistant professor of Practice in Community and Commercial Horticulture with Oregon State University Extension Service, there is no hard-and-fast definition. Read More »

Taking Control of Car Maintenance

Economic factors made 2023 a record year for motorists, but not in ways that helped most families’ household budgets. The average price of a new car peaked at nearly $50,000 while the average age of cars on the road surpassed 12 years, a record, according to S&P. Read More »

Sourdough from Scratch: 4 variations of friendship breads

Consider this Sourdough Starter, a 7-day process that may seem lengthy at first glance but requires just a few minutes in the kitchen each day. Read More »

There’s a Podcast for That!

10 Recommended Podcasts to Get You Organized and Motivated Read More »

Thrift Shopping With Your Teen

I never thought that I would be flipping through a rack of shirts, all size Small, with such fervor. After all, I wear a size Large. Plus, I didn’t need a shirt. Read More »

Celebrating Women Veterans: 5 meaningful ways to pay tribute

Veterans play an important role in U.S. history. Today, women comprise 11% of the veteran population. You can honor women veterans in your community with simple acts of appreciation like these. Read More »