This summer I’ve been working on helping my kids understand, so they will appreciate, the value of eating ripe, seasonal, … continue reading

Next week families across the country will be celebrating the 4th of July with magnificent firework displays, patriotic neighborhood parades, … continue reading

For the first 11 years of my life, before we moved to Southern California, my family lived in a suburb … continue reading

Nothing beats eating slices of refreshing watermelon on a hot summer day.  Packed with vitamins C and A, watermelon is … continue reading

My oldest daughter reminded me this morning that today was field day at school, but it wasn’t until I received … continue reading

Do you fear or embrace the grill? Many families think of grilling as the man’s turf — which is fine, … continue reading

Father’s Day is this Sunday and unlike Mother’s Day my husband’s expectations are very low-key compared to my “high, unknown, … continue reading

Sometimes I get a little teary thinking about how lucky Solomon and Celia are to have Andrew as a dad. … continue reading

Don’t you find that every time you do something for a great cause, even if it takes a big chunk … continue reading

My children, Solomon and Celia, have long since progressed from the age when they loved to be held, sit in … continue reading