Relationships and Going Places

It's the time of year that reviewers make selections for holiday gifts. We've narrowed the field to children's books. Adults will order these books at times for themselves, relishing them once more or discovering new treasures. Curl up, like our friend, Mr. Rabbit, with a good children's book. more »

I’ve always prided myself on keeping my home neat and clutter-free. But I’ve had a recurring nightmare: I leave home for a mundane errand and never come back because I have a heart attack or stroke. I see my relatives coming into my home — and opening cabinets, drawers, closets ... At that point, I wake up in a cold sweat. more »

"The legacy of thanks and the feast have survived the centuries, as the event became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving." Cherry, Pumpkin or Pecan? more »

With the pressures of holiday time added, spilled sprinkles crunching on the kitchen floor and frosting smeared on counter tops can push parents beyond their patience limit. Yet this is how our memories are formed, the way we learn cherished traditions that we continue with our own children. more »