Just the Way You Are
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb ponders what happens when we treat our children as individuals. Is it "fair?"
Special Moments
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb penned a Valentine's Day tribute to her husband, Mark, which she shares with readers.
Gloves, Grandpa’s, Geese and Good Times
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about winter fun.
Pleasant, Powerful Tea
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb especially appreciates her drink of choice during National Tea Month.
Forget The P’s and Q’s, Watch Your Forks and Spoons
A simple dinner conversation about school lunchroom activities turned into a "actions have consequences" discussion at Family Life Editor Laurie Steeb's home.
My Gift to Last All Year
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb's husband, Mark, gave her a unique Christmas present: a page-a-day origami calendar.
Our Mice Were Stirring On Christmas Eve
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb tells the tale of Lloyd (her cat), his toy mouse and Mortimer (the real mouse).
Tradition Leaves Legacy and Love
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb finds a simple tradition in the form of a cookie press - but, oh, the memories it carries.
Give a gift that gives
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about giftless giving, the newest trend.
Thankful for less
The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas should not be about indulgences and overindulgences, but about the idea that less really is more, says Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb.
