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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.
To Build a Farm
I didn’t ever want a farm growing up, I wanted an office job in a fancy high rise with copious amounts of free coffee. I would be wearing the newest trendy clothes and always have my hair up in a bun so everyone knew I meant business. There would be no glass ceiling for me! I was my own propeller to the stars. Everyone would look upon me and knew I had made it, they would never guess I was born in the grips of poverty.
By Samantha Tiktash3 years ago in Families
How to experience a stay near one of the paradise beaches in Sri Lanka
The ‘Emerald Isle’ of Sri Lanka has long been known as a popular beach destination with its unending coastlines, unspoilt beaches, and warm weather. Little do most travellers know that the country does possess its fair share of thrills, spills, and leaps out on its ocean waters and under the sun.
By Amie Ginendra3 years ago in Families
Life Awakens
So summer has burst upon us like a hot flush, all reddy cheeks pinched by great aunts too old to halt. We are basking in the warmth, here in the surrey suburbs. Birds are chirping, calling to us, telling us the news, our nine months of long lockdown are at an end. The world is awakening.
By Kevin Mitchell3 years ago in Families
Never Say Never – Why Adult Children Can’t Always Keep The Promises They Make
to help ensure the parent will be able to age safely in their own home. This promise is made with the best intentions. Putting an aging parent in assisted living or a nursing home feels like abandonment.
By Rony Mahida3 years ago in Families
T-Shirts Transformed to Love
They are faded, stretched out, well worn t-shirts sitting in dresser drawers or laundry baskets, just waiting for someone to gather them together and transform them into a work of art. There might be sch0ol shirts, concert shirts, camp shirts, sport shirts. Not a problem even if there are grungy armpits, yellowed and stained. Get those sharp scissors cutting after you have your plan on graph paper and you've made your calculations.
By Ruth E. Hendricks3 years ago in Families
Serious Summer Stitching
Create Your Own Happiness Challenge - FISKARS I have been quilting for over 30 years. I’m a quilt teacher, speaker, author and host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast. Quilting is my passion and I use the handcraft to ease my mind and bring me joy each and every day. As my hands guide the fabric through the sewing machine my whole world softens.
By Brandy Maslowski3 years ago in Families
How to Hike With a Baby
The weather is changing, summer is on its way! Last year’s pandemic came with multiple challenges, but one of my absolute favourite effects was that my family, like many others, discovered the joy of hiking our local trails. We aren’t hardcore hikers, but we racked up over 120 kilometres of walking last summer and fall! And the best part?
By Christina Blanchette3 years ago in Families
Why I Love Scrapbooking
Why I Love Scrapbooking I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. One of the most important things to me is my family - both my immediate family and extended family members. I have enjoyed taking pictures since I was in college. I attended what was Ricks College and is now BYU Idaho.
By Darla M Seely3 years ago in Families