Smart home technology use is a rising trend. From connected appliances to Wi-Fi lightbulbs to automated environmental controls, smart home..

Cold winter weather can take its toll on our homes, cars, and bodies. Frozen pipes, dead car batteries, and bodily injuries, are common and..

This time of year, a trip to the pumpkin farm is a must for many people. Whether it’s a field trip for school or a weekend trip with family..

If your child attends a new school, including entering middle or high school, you can expect more challenges and homework!

This year, our Midwest winter was on the mild side. While this led to less shoveling and warmer temperatures, it also allowed ticks to..

When I was growing up, one of our family traditions was a trip to our local pumpkin patch. I always loved trying to find the best pumpkin,..

Now that spring is here, neighborhoods are starting to come back to life. More people are walking, kids are riding their bikes and..

Being a parent, running from activity to activity with your children can be taxing on everyone. But more than any other activity, the..

Cell/Smartphones are an integral part of society. When I look at everything it can do, I think it’s one of the greatest inventions. We can..

Fall is a nice time of year in the Midwest. Fall sports are back, trees change colors, and if it was a hot summer, the cooler temperatures..

September means back to school, the start of football season, and for the chef in your family, a great opportunity to stock up on freshly..

From the importance of sportsmanship, to the ups and downs of winning and losing, sports and recreational activities offer children..