Good Recipes: Mint Oreo Popcorn

  We love our fancy popcorn around here, and we love mint and chocolate together, so we experimented a bit, and created something that kept us munching all weekend long. It makes a really great St. Patty’s Day treat too! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup of unpopped...

A Valentine Love Note

I like to keep traditions simple around here…much higher success rate when I do. So, each year on Valentine’s Day I like to write each child a meaningful love note and put their favorite treat on their bed. Just a little token of my love for them and a...

Why Santa only brings ONE gift

When I was writing for an Arizona newspaper, my paths crossed with a family life coach named Keri Maughan for a few articles, and I was always amazed by her wisdom and techniques. However, one thing she said floored me…”My children only get ONE gift from...

Bookworm Wednesday: The Christmas Jars

I love a sweet Christmas story. During December I am able to suspend a traditionally critical eye, and just enjoy a book that brings warmth to the season. The Christmas Jars is one of my favorites, with an engaging plot and an unforgettable message that pushes you to...

Christmas Events in and around Ann Arbor, MI

When we moved to Ann Arbor, I was mostly impressed with all it had to offer, then December happened. In all the other cities we had lived in, there was so much to do during December we could hardly fit it all in, but in Ann Arbor I searched and searched for fun,...