I have to leave again: a family perspective on military sacrifice

Family I have to leave again: a family perspective on military sacrifice

Ten years ago, my husband Christopher surprised me when he said he’d like to join the Army Reserve. His father and...

A Thanksgiving card with a dark purple cover and cut paper feathers embellishing the front.

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Wishes: Why and How to Send Thanks at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is about much more than just giving thanks: It's about becoming more mindful of the bounty of blessings ...

Mother's Day card ideas

Mother's Day Mother's Day Card Ideas

I love decorating and embellishing envelopes to make each card I send personal and extra special. It doesn’t...

Show Your Appreciation with a Thank You Letter

Thank You The long overdue thank-you: why it's never too late to say "thanks"

She was a family friend who lived in Chicago. I was moving there from my tiny hometown. On a snot-freezing day in ...

Teacher Appreciation Ideas: 5 Ways to Show Thanks

Thank You Teacher appreciation ideas: 5 ways to show your thanks

Think back. Waaaay back to your school days. There was at least one teacher who inspired you, who made you believe...