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An 'old-fashioned' mom's 10 favorite toys

An 'old-fashioned' mom's 10 favorite toys

My children have lots of toys that flash lights, play music, talk and move (powered by myriad batteries, of course). But they gravitate toward simpler things like cardboard boxes, shoes,...

An 'old-fashioned' mom's 10 favorite toys

My children have lots of toys that flash lights, play music, talk and move (powered by myriad batteries, of course). But they gravitate toward simpler things like cardboard boxes, shoes,...

Kids and Kindness

Kids and Kindness

Let's begin teaching our kids ways to offer the best of themselves to others in need. How? By volunteering. Kids as young as 4 years old can contribute to a...

Kids and Kindness

Let's begin teaching our kids ways to offer the best of themselves to others in need. How? By volunteering. Kids as young as 4 years old can contribute to a...

Winter Readiness Tips

Winter Readiness Tips

Here are some ideas for a "winter readiness checklist" around your property. They may not all apply to you, but at least one or two could prove vital and even...

Winter Readiness Tips

Here are some ideas for a "winter readiness checklist" around your property. They may not all apply to you, but at least one or two could prove vital and even...

How Laura Influenced My Life

How Laura Influenced My Life

My girls caught on to Laura and Mary quickly, playing them out on our prairie, even demanding night caps. When we had power outages or blizzards or other trials common...

How Laura Influenced My Life

My girls caught on to Laura and Mary quickly, playing them out on our prairie, even demanding night caps. When we had power outages or blizzards or other trials common...

Autumn Invaders

Autumn Invaders

This was at least the third woolly worm to invade my kitchen in recent weeks. Time to do a little detective work...

Autumn Invaders

This was at least the third woolly worm to invade my kitchen in recent weeks. Time to do a little detective work...

Turkey Weary? Jazz up your Thanksgiving Menu

Turkey Weary? Jazz up your Thanksgiving Menu

Add a surprising, delicious flair to your Thanksgiving dishes this year - and spice up that predictable menu.

Turkey Weary? Jazz up your Thanksgiving Menu

Add a surprising, delicious flair to your Thanksgiving dishes this year - and spice up that predictable menu.