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 like that took...
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...
How Smart Women Set Financial Goals: 8 Tips for 2026
By SWSM Staff
2026 is here, and that means it’s time to revisit your financial goals. Setting goals for your finances can seem overwhelming, but this exercise can...
A North Country Christmas – The Magic of the Adirondacks.
By Shane Svorec
Pack your bags and don’t forget your hats, boots, and gloves; we’re heading to “North Country.” Like a scene out of a Hallmark movie, Christmas music...
7 Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Pastors, or Co-Workers
By Virginia Allen
The idea for the perfect Christmas gift for my pastors came to me in the middle of summer. Sure, it was a little involved, but...
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...
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...
How to Win When Buying a Car
By Virginia Allen
I knew instantly my car had just been totaled. My 2011 little blue Mazda 3 was no match for the sedan that had just slammed...
The Economy of Dating: How to Play the Numbers Game
By Virginia Allen
Most of us said we would never do it.
“I don’t want to meet my spouse online. That’s not romantic,” I thought at 22. But suddenly,...
Reinventing Yourself Without Unraveling
By Shane Svorec
The days are short, and the winter season is long, and post-holiday sadness can sometimes sneak in and catch people off guard. Yet, it’s not surprising. Stress,...
