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Writing Your Personal Bucket List

April 11, 2012 by

My Money Whether it’s a weeklong family vacation or an evening out with my wife, I always try to make the most... Read Full Story

8 Things You Learn in Parenthood

February 15, 2012 by

My Place People without children of their own often remark to me that “kids are a learning experience,” usually after one of... Read Full Story

Be Safe: Get to Know Your Crossing Guard

January 27, 2012 by

My Place Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise, and school crossing guards play a critical role in ensuring child safety. Stationed at... Read Full Story

3 Ways to Help Your Aging Parents

January 24, 2012 by

My Place It didn’t come as a surprise when my parents started asking for more help around their house. My mother is... Read Full Story

2012 Family-Car Resolutions

January 12, 2012 by

My Ride Despite our best intentions as parents, sometimes we fall a little short. We harp on our kids to keep their... Read Full Story

Carpooling 101

January 11, 2012 by

My Ride Being a mother, the dangers of driving are much more real to me. When I put that kind of responsibility... Read Full Story

3 Ways to Make the Holidays More Meaningful

December 21, 2011 by

My Place Sometimes I catch myself following the “Do as I say, not as I do” mentality. Like telling my twins they’ve... Read Full Story

Strategies for Teaching Kids About Money

December 8, 2011 by

My Money I clearly remember learning my “value of a dollar” lessons as a young girl from my grandfather. He lived through... Read Full Story