Raising future adults means bringing back the lost art of manners
Parenting isn't just about meeting needs; it’s about raising future adults, according to columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt.
New appliances and Murphy’s Law: A family’s kitchen adventure
When a 40-year-old stove dies on Christmas, a family discovers the high-tech (and slightly intimidating) world of modern stainless steel appliances.
‘Tis the season to get rid of all your stuff
Columnist Kymbery Foster Seabolt reveals her decluttering secrets: donate your old breadmaker, buy more stuff at the thrift store and drive your junk around until you forget it.
Seize the moment
Move over, skunks. From liquor store heists to meth pipes, raccoons are the new kings of bad decisions. Here is why we should all live 2026 like a trash panda.
Surviving the family dinner: Why you should never discuss politics or holes in jeans
Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.
Passing on Christmas hosting
A mother reflects on decades of Christmas mornings, cherished childhood gifts, and letting go as traditions shift with an empty nest and a new generation of hosts.
Seasonal surprise
The adult-child gift-giving dilemma: They can buy what they want, leading to duplicate gifts. This year, Mom might just stick to gifts for the granddogs!=.
Into hot water
A broken water heater sparks memories, laughter and gratitude as one couple looks back on 29 years of old-house quirks, family and the joys of hot water.
Giving thanks when salad is not a salad
A humorous look at Midwest “salad” culture, where holiday salads mean Jell-O, cool whip and canned fruit, not greens. Know the assignment this Thanksgiving.
Birthday flashbacks
A funny, nostalgic reflection on turning another year older, surviving a Gen X childhood and embracing aging as the privilege it is.
