College isn’t just textbooks, lectures, and exams. Somewhere between orientation week and their final semester, your college kids will learn a different kind of curriculum—one not found in the course catalog. It’s the unspoken syllabus on how to manage their money without losing their minds, and these are some of the most important lessons they can learn. Here's a financial toolkit to help ...
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Updates Your Yard Needs to Boost Value and Function
Revamping your outdoor space and giving your landscaping some TLC can be an exhilarating way to enhance the value and functionality of your home. Not only will you be able to appreciate the space you have, but you'll also ensure that you can recoup some of your investment costs, all while creating a beautiful and inviting outdoor environment for your family's enjoyment. I had no idea, but ...
Outdoor Photography: Capturing Candid Moments of Your Little Ones
You remember those moments, mud in their jeans, sunlight in their hair, and a laugh that bubbles up when no one is watching. Photographing children outdoors isn’t about perfect angles or flawless scenery. It’s about catching the small things that flash by. The secret is timing. Early morning or just before supper, when the sun is low and golden, is your best bet. The light flatters their skin, ...
Making a Weekend Home Bistro for Fun Family Dinners
Having family dinners isn't really as common as it used to be, but it's one thing our family has always done. It's gotten a little more difficult as the kids have gotten older. Cross-country practice at 6 p.m. throws a kink in it on a regular basis, but for the most part, we eat our meals together. On the weekends, we sometimes follow supper with fun family games, but every now and then, ...