What I’ve Learned From My Parents’ Relationship
One of my happiest memories is of watching my dad gather my mom into his arms and slow dance with her in the living room…
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5 Things Your Friend With a New Baby Wants You to Know
When I was engaged and choosing bridesmaids, I decided to follow the trend of sending cute cards asking them to stand beside me on my…
4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
6 Mother’s Day Gift Alternatives
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while you may be tempted to go into panic mode (like I was!) hold the brakes and…
Life Lessons I Learned From My Father
“Let’s go a little farther,” my dad said as we walked along the dark, empty road in the semi-rural Pennsylvania neighborhood where I grew up.…
Avoid Backsliding Into Old Habits When Visiting Back Home
Going back home to visit family and friends from my hometown is something I always look forward to. I moved out for college, came back…
How I’m Coping With the Loss of My Dad
When I got the call from my mom, I was driving home from a work trip. I picked up the phone, and she was gasping…
4 Unique and Helpful Gifts for Your Friend With a New Baby
When my husband and I welcomed our second child this past spring, we found ourselves even more exhausted than with our first. The first few…
Dealing with Meddlers: How to Gracefully Say ‘No Thanks’ to Advice
Meddlers come in all shapes and sizes. It could be a boss at work micromanaging a project, a relative with strong opinions about how to…
The Friday 5: Your Uplifting Stories of the Week
Sometimes the news can be, well, not so inspiring. When headlines get you down, it’s important to remember that positive things are still happening all…