Throwing in the towel on dishes in detergent
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt takes a nostalgic look back at the days when buying detergent, cereal, or soup meant getting free towels, dishes, and toys. Explore how grocery premiums disappeared and why today's high prices miss those classic extras.
In good (enough) health
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt humorously reflects on the daily struggle of adult meal planning, healthy eating, and packing lunches. From trading sad spinach salads for Dairy Queen runs, she shares why balancing good health with life's simple pleasures is easier said than done.
Dig it: Hunting for a gently used excavator with Mr. Wonderful
After months of persuasive arguments from her husband, Kymberly Foster Seabolt embraces the quest to find a gently used excavator. From farm chores to visiting adult kids, supporting a partner's heavy equipment dreams proves to be a fun new adventure in marriage.
Childhood memories: The sensory scents of late summer
August brings a unique sensory blend of late summer and early fall. Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the powerful nostalgia tied to everyday scents, from sunscreen and fresh pencils to Jergens lotion and old wood floors, proving that our childhood is often stored in the smells of the past.
Lettuce and other hazards
With recent food recalls affecting everything from blueberries and lettuce to eggs and fruit bars, staying healthy feels like a chore. Kymberly Foster Seabolt takes a humorous look at modern food safety scares, historical horrors, and why we might all end up in the potato chip aisle.
Nielsen surveys: Remembering life before streaming and cellphones
After receiving a dollar from Nielsen, Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on how much media and communication have changed. From waiting a week for TV cliffhangers and taping songs off the radio to pay phones and long-distance calls, she looks back at life before instant streaming.
Family gatherings: Why the rarest magic is time spent together
When asked what she does for fun, Kymberly Foster Seabolt's answer is simple: spending time with family. From "Team Seabolt" childhood days to watching grown kids navigate the adult world, she reflects on how fast time flies and why gathering together remains life's greatest joy.
Neighbor talk: Why I adore the everyday drama of rural Facebook pages
While many love to hate social media, rural Facebook "Talk" pages offer essential local news you can't find anywhere else. Kymberly Foster Seabolt takes a humorous look at lost goats, mystery booms, misdelivered packages, and the everyday drama that keeps small towns connected.
Stop asking for reviews: The joy of thrift store shopping
From Home Depot hounding us for shelf bracket reviews to app pop-ups asking if we're enjoying ourselves, modern retail won't leave us alone. Here is why yard sales, estate sales, and thrift stores are superior: no tracking, no surveys, and sometimes even free baked goods.
How paint-covered raccoons and wildfire smoke ruined my week
Between a dog tracking white paint on the floor, raccoons decorating the deck with a wet paint roller, and heavy wildfire smoke rolling in, columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds plenty to write about—and a perfect excuse to skip the vegetables and hide indoors with childhood snack cakes.
