family

This summer, the small pool at our apartment complex began to look dull and boring. My kids, who are 11 and 13, didn’t seem impressed when I mentioned taking a dip.As a divorced mom, the weeks of summer can feel so rushed, so I want to make our memories worthwhile,…

I have two boys, 7 and 9, both of whom have birthdays in late spring and early summer. Each year we celebrate with their favorite meal and cake of their choice with family.Of course, they get presents, but otherwise, we keep it simple. We might go to the park or…

After weeks of chatting on Tinder, my now-husband and I decided to meet in person. Days before our date, he texted me to ask if I was into baseball. I told him I had no idea about the sport, but I’d watch a game with him. That was 12 years…

For the last eight years, our Subaru Outback has stepped up to the challenge of taking my family of five, plus two dogs, everywhere we go.We call it the “kid car” because it can handle anything, including flying snacks in the back seat. But as my kids grow, we need…