When Life Opens Unexpected Doors: Kim Borchers’ Story

By Catherine Martinez Kim Borchers is a successful public servant, business owner, podcast host, and community volunteer, but she credits her role as a mother...

Being an American Woman: The Dawn of a Nation

By Jordan Jantz While the modern American woman might be found in the office, at home, and everywhere in between, life in America has changed...

Don’t Leave All Your Green on the Emerald Isle!

by Maggie Murphy For our 10th wedding anniversary, my husband and I went to Ireland, and upon returning, we committed to taking our kids someday. A trip...

Starting a Business Will Change Your Marriage–But You Should Do It Anyway

By Elizabeth Condra Most people say not to mix business with pleasure. My husband and I did it seven months into our marriage. We were newlyweds...

Building a Lifelong Reading Habit

By Maggie Murphy As we head into March, which is National Reading Month, this can be a wonderful creative outlet for children. My children shared...

Caring for Those Who’ve Lost A Loved One on Valentine’s Day

By SWSM Contributor Editor’s Note: In the spirit of giving to others on Valentine’s Day anonymously, our writer wishes to remain anonymous. My mom’s mother passed away...

Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know

By: Catherine Martinez The White House recently announced a new savings initiative, Trump Accounts, to help children jumpstart their savings journey. All babies born between...

The Food Pyramid Reimagined: Eating Well on a Budget

By Elizabeth Webb For decades, the food pyramid was a familiar fixture in classrooms and on food packaging—emphasizing carbohydrates at the base and placing protein...

4 Things to Prepare for the 2026 Tax Season

By Jordan Jantz It may seem as though 2026 has only just begun, but as the shine of the new year wears off, it’s already...