If you’re a mom, especially with younger children at home, you’re in high demand. While you probably wouldn’t change that for the world, you sure could use a break. Am I right? Until you’re able to experience that dream weekend getaway with room service and lots of alone time—I know I’m not the only mom…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Several years ago, my husband Mike and I, along with 17 members of my extended family, traveled to Labasheeda, a small rural town in County Clare on the Shannon River in Ireland. My grandfather was born and raised there with his 14 siblings. The town consists of a post office, church, rectory, schoolhouse, general store,…
Homeschool Science: Expert Tips to Make It Fun and Simple
It seems that more parents than ever before are preparing to homeschool their children this coming school year. Some have been at this for a while, and some are embarking on their first year along this path. As they gather materials and plan field trips, going down the list of subjects to include in the…
Fostering Stellar Work Ethic in an Age of Victimhood
Happily making curlicues on cones and serving Blizzards upside down, the teenage son of a friend of mine is experiencing his first real job this summer behind the counter at Dairy Queen. So far it seems to be going well. He’s already received a raise and has been promised a position as manager once he…
Homeowner Uncovers Garden Grotto From 1700s in Backyard of His Suburban Home of 25 Years
July 13, 2021
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A homeowner was stunned to uncover a beautiful 18th-century Gothic folly hidden at the end of his suburban back garden at the house where he has lived for 25 years. John Bostock, 62, had been pruning ivy and tidying up his garden ahead of moving house when he made the incredible discovery on July 3….
Single Foster Mom’s Emergency Placement ‘Welcome Packages’ Are Helping Teen Girls
A single foster mom’s winning routine for emergency placements, to put nervous kids at ease and sidestep the first-night awkwardness, has gone viral. Brittany Burcham of Birmingham, Alabama, started fostering teens in 2019. She shared her routine on TikTok, and her heartwarming videos are even inspiring others to consider fostering. The foster mom provides safe…
The New Rules of Pantry Organization
We asked the experts how to organize a pantry for everyday cooking and extended use. They walked us through the pantry organization process step-by-step. Start by taking stock of what you have stashed, then follow these tips to sort, decant, and stack your way to a tidier pantry. Finding snacks, dinner supplies, and baking essentials…
Dying Man Holds Hands With Wife of 60 Years for the Last Time: ‘I’ll Love You Forever’
A terminally ill man had his dying wish granted when paramedics overheard him talking about his beloved wife of 60 years. The pair had been separated by sickness for almost two months as his wife was undergoing treatment in a nearby care home. Paramedics made an on-the-spot decision to take a detour while returning from…
Wife Who Lost Her Husband in Motorcycle Crash Fosters 6 Kids—Until Court Approves Adoption
A Philadelphia mom, whose husband died in a motorcycle crash several years ago, opted to become a foster parent to no fewer than six kids—until the court recently approved their adoption. Bobbie-Jo Floyd, 46, was bereft after her husband Andre’s fatal crash on October 19, 2014. Her home “felt empty” and she considered the possibility that…
6-Year-Old Insists on Ordering Own Food at Touchscreen Checkout—and the Results Are Priceless
A Virginia dad impressed social media users when his 6-year-old son insisted on ordering his own meal at a fast-food joint, using the touchscreen checkout all by himself. Like a “big boy,” young JP had to lump the consequences afterward—but the photos were hilarious. “We stopped for breakfast like any other morning but this particular day he…
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