How to Celebrate America 250 in the Nation’s Capital
By Virginia Allen
The explosions of color could be seen in every direction. Some were only a block away, others at least a mile in the distance. For...
Teaching Kids Financial Gratitude
By Jamie Oleka
Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, share a meal, and reflect on their blessings. It’s also the perfect season to teach kids about...
Marriage & Money: What We Learned in Our First 9 Years
By Jamie Oleka
When my husband and I got married nearly nine years ago, we were full of big dreams, optimism, and a deep belief that love—and our...
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 and fats near...
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 when we bought...
At-Home Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
By Sarah Wall
When it comes to spending quality time with spouses, significant others, and loved ones, we shouldn’t have to settle for boredom or another rerun of...
From Budgets to Blessings: Crafting a Meaningful Holiday Experience
By: Ashley Ann Reich
The holidays can bring about a variety of emotions for people. Some feel excited about the joy of Christmas, and for others, the holidays...
An “Empty Nest” Is Not My Reward
By Shane Svorec
If you’ve recently caught yourself staring at your husband, wondering where the years went and how your children grew up so fast, you might have...
The Strength of Tradition: Lessons from a Farm Wife
By Elizabeth Webb
I’ll never forget the first time I heard one of my friends say that their husband had made supper. Growing up, I didn’t see many men...
The Road to Recovery Begins with Care for Children
By Shannon SantschiWe see them everywhere now--Help Wanted signs adorn practically every storefront in America. Global staffing firm ManpowerGroup reports that almost 70% of businesses worldwide are...
