An illustration of a man and woman holding a new baby, which is cuddled in a sling across the man's chest; the little family is surrounded by illustrations of different gift ideas you might give to new parents, like food, a cute hat for bad hair days, headphones and more.

Baby Gifts for new parents: Thoughtful things to give and do

We know what to get for babies: onesies and blankies and binkies. But what about the newly overwhelmed moms and dads?...

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Care & Concern Planning together: End-of-life memory-making and memory-keeping

In 2019, I lost my father to cancer. When his tumor was discovered, we were bombarded by hospitals, tests and then, u...

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Kids DIY Activity Spinners for Kids

Help kids come up with little ways to change the world.

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Kids Beyond texting: Teaching kids the art of letter writing

So often, it’s the littlest hearts and hands that have the biggest ideas, the hugest hopes, the greatest love. And...

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Christmas Capturing Every Memory with Keepsake Ornaments: 50 Years and Counting

What if our Christmas trees connected us to family and friends each moment we gathered around them? What if every orn...

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Valentine's Day Free Relationship Conversation Cards to Stir Up All the Feels

Having positive, meaningful conversations is one of the best things about the relationships in our lives. Whether it’...

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Care & Concern What to Write When Trying to Reconcile With a Loved One

Being estranged from someone hurts, plain and simple. And in today’s society, it’s increasingly common. According to ...

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Lifestyle DIY travel games: Fun road trip activities

You gotta love a good road trip: friends and family piled in the car, eating food that has no calories (because road ...

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Encouragement How to Be a Good Mother (Like My Mom Was)

Wow. Quite an ambitious title, huh? Like how to be a good mother could really be just that simple? Well, don’t worry....

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New Year's 22+ Ideas for a Fun, Family-Friendly New Year's Eve

When I was a kid, nothing made me feel cooler than being included in grown-up stuff. On New Year’s Eve, getting to ha...

12 Things You Can Do to Spread Holiday Cheer (OK, Really More Like 50)

Christmas Give More, Love More, Laugh More: 12 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer Together

The holidays are so very full of wonder: twinkling lights, happy music, above-average kindness to our fellow human...

I am my family’s refuge, and they are mine. —Melvina Young

Family Making Home a Healing Place

I looked at my daughter’s face and knew she needed sanctuary. She needed haven from the constant flow of ne...