Tag: parenting
MOB (dress) mentality
Kym Seabolt ponders, "Is it too much to ask that my MOB dress be simple, easy to wear and dressy without my appearing to be an aging pageant contestant?"
Sometimes having patience is the best thing to do
Judith Sutherland recalls being taught the virtue of patience during childhood and many situations where being patient paid off.
The little white church
The church Kym Seabolt's children grew up in will be the site of her daughter's wedding, proving that time marches on, but strong roots remain.
How to teach children to use a pocket knife safely
Pocket knives are tools, not toys. Learn more about considerations for teaching pocket knife safety, such as age, choosing a knife and basic safety rules.
Best-dressed thrifty nest
There is an art to looking like a million bucks on a dime, and GirlWonder always hits the mark with change to spare — the same goes for her home.
Enjoying the hobby life
So once the children are safely grown, (almost) flown and the mom duties begin to dwindle, what is a person to do? Apparently, get some hobbies.
It’s never too early to teach money management
Learn how to pass on good money management skills to children by defining needs and wants, and having the discipline to understand the difference.
Magical house
Kym Seabolt and her daughter have a special relationship with their home, the "magical house."
Cooking and empty nesting
For Kym Seabolt, empty nesting means fewer homecooked meals and fewer trips to the grocery store.
Reflecting on unique moments in time
Judith Sutherland delights in watching her oldest grandchild swim the entire length of a 36-foot pool on his own power.
