From Vine to Table: Harvesting a Garden’s Bounty
By Elizabeth Webb
“Grandma hobbies” have been taking social media by storm over the last year. Younger people are becoming interested in things that were the norm for...
Single Girl’s Guide to Traveling Internationally
By Naomi Atwater
“Are you going to be safe?”
That was the first question every time I told someone I was heading to Europe this past summer for a...
Finding Gratitude this December
by Naomi Atwater
What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Many of us tap on our phones and check our notifications...
Top Travel Destinations in 2024
By Naomi Atwater
After the pandemic, most of us are more ready to travel than ever. You may have even been saving up for a while for a...
Redefining Success, Why We Can’t Overlook the Underdog.
By Shane Svorec
Growing up, I learned how to stretch a dollar on a shrinking budget. There was never any discussion about financial health or future savings. It...
Revamp Your Space: DIY Spring Cleaning and Home Organization Tips
By Jamie Oleka
As the warmth of spring melts away the winter chill, it's the perfect time to breathe new life into your home. Spring cleaning isn't just...
Work-Life Balance – Does It Exist for Women?
By Ashley Ann Reich
From the Editor: This is part 1 of a series in SWSM magazine on women in leadership.
I have been a firm believer that work-life...
A Road Less Traveled: My Walk Against Today’s Cultural Norms
By Elizabeth Webb
The road to my hometown is full of potholes, lined with fields of corn and soybeans, and paved with memories. The white water tower, grain...
Bravery – What it Means to Me as a Military Mom
By Shane Svorec
When asked to write an article about bravery, I was conflicted, but not for the reasons one might think. When I think of bravery, I...
Harvest Time in the Midwest
By Elizabeth Webb
September is here, and with it comes cooler nights, shorter days, and in the farming communities, harvest season. While the harvest season doesn’t directly impact...













