Ever consider riding a roller coaster in the company of penguins to celebrate the holidays? How about enjoying a Christmas meal in a colonial tavern, or drinking hot cider on…
Browsing: Family Life
Do you go through the holiday season without a deep sense of joy? Then, authors Robinson and Staeheli believe it’s necessary to reevaluate the celebration so you can feel more…
According to Robinson and Staeheli, while parents desire a rich, family-centered celebration, they are often at a loss as to how to make it happen. Unplug the Christmas Machine believes…
With so many people feeling like the holiday season has become impersonal, frantic, costly, and devoid of meaning, this month, I’ll be blogging about Unplug the Christmas Machine: A Complete…
“Most parents would readily admit that they always envisioned their children not only getting along but considering each other to be their best and closest friends,” claims Michele Borba. “So…
1. Perfect Mashed Potatoes Place 2 lbs unpeeled, Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer…
Dad sleeping on the couch. Mom working in the kitchen. This was the Thanksgiving of my childhood. So when my mom worked up the nerve to announce that she thought we…
Whose birthday is it anyway? Get the kids involved in treat prep and suddenly, everyone’s having more fun. When you think about it, isn’t getting ready for the big day…
1. Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples Combine ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp dried rosemary, ½ tsp salt and a dash of pepper in a bowl.…
Party planning is in my blood. My mother was a mastermind who could bring any theme to life. Luau. Hoedown. Olympics. When I turned five, she transformed our house into…
There were twice as many parents as teenagers in the room, light streaming through a Palladian window at one end. We were huddled with our kids, coaching them to the…
This year, the Blue Ridge Parkway marks its seventy-fifth anniversary. Generations of visitors have made annual fall pilgrimages along this scenic 470-mile span to view the changing colors of the…
