According to H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen in Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, “A belief in one’s personal capabilities is an essential building block for successful adulthood.” The best way for children to achieve this sense of…
Curious about long-term care insurance and if it is worth it? Let me answer common questions perhaps you and others have about long-term care insurance. What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care describes a range of services you may need to…
Put those turkey leftovers to good use with a cheesy turkey crescent ring, perfect for feeding a group of friends or family. Leftover Turkey Taco Crescent Ring Prep time: 5 minutes • Cook time: 1 hour • Servings: 14 •…
What Female Executives, Mom-Preneurs, and All Other Working Women Need to Know In the 21st century, women are redefining their roles at work and at home. Women have more options than ever, from full-time careers outside the home to careers…
“Everyone has a cellphone but me,” whined my 12-year-old daughter. “Your twin brother doesn’t have one either,” I responded. A variation of this same conversation had been going on between us for years. Since my twins have lost their North…
When the weather outside is frightful, we could all use a cozy soup for supper. A steaming bowl of Rustic Vegetable-Beet Soup provides instant comfort. The ease and convenience of Aunt Nellie’s pickled beets can’t be “beet” — no need…
Many women have concerns about their financial futures. From gender-specific complications, to underfunded savings, to sometimes self-inflicted financial downfalls, women generally do not receive as much monthly income as men.1 Let’s try to answer some of the “why” questions. Why…
If you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, game night or TV show marathon with friends this summer, it’s helpful to have a plan in mind before diving in. Consider these tips and recipes featuring Mrs. T’s Pierogies that can help make…
Institutions are trying to figure out how to introduce a growing population of older students to their campuses. Most of the undergraduates headed for or returning to college this year will be inundated with welcome week and orientation events designed…
Achieving success or struggling depends on many factors, but habits go a long way toward determining either outcome. They are the patterns that, over time, create the results in our lives. Habits themselves are neither good nor bad but rather…