Take This Quiz to Find Out How Irish You Are

Over 34 million Americans claim Irish ancestry! And on St. Patrick’s Day, it seems everyone is Irish. So, just how Irish are you? Here are a few fun quizzes to find out. Even though I am only 25% Irish, I scored quite well on this one: “Green to the Core” by The Irish Examiner. On this one I admit…I didn’t know […]

Create A Family Heritage Cookbook

One fabulous way to preserve your family traditions is to create a heritage cookbook. Heritage cookbooks are a perfect way to share your knowledge of your family history with those who may not be drawn to genealogy. By presenting your stories in an accessible way your family can benefit from it in their hearts as well as […]

Mother Daughter Valentine Spa Party

What a fun way to get to spend time with your friends and daughters. Create a “Spa Night” in your own home. Invite friends and their daughters to a fun night with these cute invitations from Pretti Mini. BYOR = Bring Your Own Robe. Start with a basket of disposable pedicure flip flops. Turn them into glam pedicure […]

7 Keys to a Healthy, Happy Relationship

Every relationship functions differently, but there are some basic characteristics that make some relationships better than others.

The Lost Art of Reading Aloud

Reclaim your family time with a good book.

Moroccan-Inspired Lamb & Chickpea Stew

Here’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, all-in-one meal to warm you up. 

Check in on Someone Who Lives Alone

In memory of J.O.: We miss you and think of you often. I read an article today that made me feel so teary and sick inside. An elderly man was found dead on his porch in Ohio when a Meals On Wheels delivery person arrived to bring him dinner. Police couldn’t say why he was there; his keys […]

My Must-Have Gift for the Whole Family

Amy recently wrote a post with gift ideas for the grandparents. One of her ideas was a DNA Kit. My kids are fascinated by their genealogy. My husband is Indian and and I am a mutt (Irish, Italian, Hungarian, some German and god knows what else. Some of the family tress get a little murky when […]