Holidays

For many of us, Thanksgiving has forced us to accept that this holiday season will certainly be different, just as everything else has this year. We may not be hosting our usual large gatherings and we will likely have...

The Christmas Season is upon us, which means it's time to write our beloved letters to Santa Claus. Wondering what to do with the letters once your kids write them? There are several options! It will make the experience much...

Anyone who has or is a loved one of someone who has a birthday around the holidays knows that we come with a lot of baggage. My birthday is within three days of Christmas. I had a hard time...

For the first year after moving from Chicago, my husband Tim, our daughter, our fur-baby dog, and I traveled back and forth for most holidays, major birthdays, graduations, weddings, etc. I looked back at my calendar and we were...

Now more than ever, we need to focus on the positives in our lives. Since March of 2020, families worldwide, like mine, have faced more challenges and changes than many thought possible. My family switched from public schooling to...

Dear Husband: (See how respectful of your privacy I am? I’m not even using your name!) It’s Father’s Day soon, and the Facebook etherwaves will be full of treacly yet sincere posts from wives and partners dedicated to their husbands and...

Throw a fun and festive Valentine's Day party for your kids with these easy craft and food ideas!   I always feel a little blue come January and February after the three-month spree of holidays between October to January 1st. Do...

The holiday season is such a festive time of year to explore different communities as they become illuminated with lights and decorations. Many communities host free tree lighting ceremonies. Please check their websites often as changes may occur as...

Fourth of July may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Here are 20 quick ways to celebrate at home: Paint rocks: set out rocks, paint, paintbrushes, and water and have...

I recently sat through a presentation during which several prominent Central Ohio employers shared about the careers their companies can offer. It was fascinating to learn about these opportunities, but when they started talking about how their recruitment efforts...