For Christmas, my mother-in-law made me a recipe scrapbook with several family favorites, from appetizers to entrees to desserts. Next…

As I was transferring appointments, birthdays, travel dates, etc. to my 2014 calendar this morning, I realized that on January…

As the new year begins, we like to share our own mom new years goals with readers — as a…

My youngest daughter, Abigail, sat at a little table with a small group of children at preschool. She nibbled contentedly…

This crock pot velveeta sausage dip is a true crowd-pleaser and it’s simple. With the help of your Crock Pot,…

Is there such thing as a perfect family picture? All photos by Amy Straka Photography There aren’t many problems as a…

I have always enjoyed theatre.  It was always one of my favorite things. I was involved in the drama club…

Being a combined family means that there are simply too many moments out of our control when it comes to…

Our family has never been super religious with Christmas. Growing up we were always spoiled with gifts. And honestly, as…

My 5-year-old daughter and I have different tastes in books we love reading. It’s not hard to see why. She’s…