As the sky grew darker, there was lightning behind us as Kenzy and I made our way up Lycoming Creek Road on the bike from her soccer practice. Still no rain. I kept thinking about a time in the past that reminded me of this very moment. I was eighteen, and Chris and I bought
It’s easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same – work, kids’ activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family’s meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new life to the menu. Add a
The world seems to be moving at lightning speed. You can hardly keep up with work and family, so current events sometimes goes on the back burner — which is why you need these great books on things that are relevant to your life now, today… So you say that you simply cannot understand the
Family game nights are a great way to get everyone off their devices and around the table. The Canadian educational toys and play firm Scholar’s Choice reports that games are good for developing motor skills; building specific skills that boost grades; and facilitating problem solving. Games also may strengthen family bonds. Many people already have
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one’s hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product. Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die back above ground each winter, their roots remain alive, which is
“What do you read, my lord?” asks the fawning and foolish Polonius in Act II of Hamlet. To which the troubled young prince replies: “Words, words, words.” * Sigh * That pretty much describes my life these days: reading and words — lots of them. As my ongoing 20-year list of oddball vocab nears 3,000
This weather lately has been absolutely incredible. If the temps could be like this all summer, I would absolutely love it. My upper lip has been pretty tame so far, and if it could keep it up, that would be great. *Insert cheesy smile here* I had a memory flashback this week, and it was
Healthy skin has always been on-trend; however, the means of achieving a healthy glow have varied from simple moisturizers to serums to sunblocks to gadgets purporting cell renewal, anti-aging benefits, and combating dullness. Of course, it’s not just topical products and tools that contribute to healthy skin but also diet and hydration. Calcium is a
One hundred eleven crunches in two minutes. That’s gut-busting, but it’s a good score for a Marine. Your Uncle Sam will be happy; he wants you to be a physically fit specimen, a part of the machine that represents, serves, and protects, and you won’t let him down. That’s a soldier from head to toe,
In April of 2021, our church family gave us a very generous gift at a celebration of our twentieth year of ministry at Faith Wesleyan. It was given so we could “visit someone special to us.” We knew they meant our son, Reid, who lives in Hong Kong. Due to COVID-19, our trip was delayed.
Many mothers will attest that few things are better than a little rest and pampering on Mother’s Day. And when it comes to gifts, homemade items are among the most heartfelt. Although schools and day care centers may take the lead and guide children through Mother’s Day crafts, parents and caregivers looking to encourage kids
