Relaxing on a beach listening to the waves crash is a dream vacation for many busy adults. For kids, however, just sitting in a chair staring at water doesn't cut it. They want to be entertained. If you're planning a family vacation to the beach, … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Beach Activities for Your Next Family Vacation
Teenagers are a strange bunch. I'm discovering that more and more as mine navigates his teenage years. He talks a lot about having more freedom. My wife and I respond with the standard, “You have to earn it,†speech. But for all his … [Read more...] about Teenagers Do Not Always Want Freedom
The winter cold and flu season has hit my wife hard. Recently, she was down for several days battling the flu. Unfortunately, just as she was getting back on her feet, she caught a cold. She fought her way through a couple of days treating it as a … [Read more...] about Fast Care Medical Clinics Live Up To Their Name
I feel old saying this, but things were very different when I was a kid. My family and I lived in a small rural town in the Midwest, and drove 13 miles on Christmas Eve so my brother and I could participate in the children’s service. … [Read more...] about The Changing Face Of Family Christmas Traditon
My wife and I have very different perspectives on when to visit the doctor. She tends to go shortly after the onset of symptoms. I tend to give my body a few days to fire up the immune system and recover on its own as well as avoid the cost and … [Read more...] about How Much Does a Sick Pet Cost?
I admit, I’m a social media junkie. I spend quite a bit of time each day rolling through my Facebook feed, seeing what my friends and family are up to as well as documenting my own happenings. When used correctly, it’s a great way to stay in … [Read more...] about Using The Power Of Social Media for Good
I did something Sunday night for dinner that I haven't done for quite a while. My son tilted his head and looked at me like I was an alien speaking a different language when I told him what we were doing. I had our family eat together at the … [Read more...] about Is Family Meal Time A Thing Of The Past?
