I’m what you’d call a pasta salad connoisseur… I love pretty much any kind of pasta salad!  Up until a few years ago, I tried just about every pasta salad …

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lovin’ teen in your life?  Then there’s one thing you should know…real coffee lovers take their brew seriously and, to …

  If applying for college isn’t stressful enough, now begins the even greater worry of how to actually pay for it. And, for many families, the idea of taking out …

  Are you picking up a familiar aroma when your kid walks in the door and you shake your head thinking to yourself, “You know… it’s not the worst thing …

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I’m sappy when it comes to traditions. There’s something about the idea of repeating the same customs with my family year in and year out that gives me a sense …

  It’s such an exciting time! College freshmen from all over the country will soon be heading home for the Thanksgiving break. And, unless your freshman attends college close to …

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! Time for family gatherings, parties, get-togethers with friends and lots of great food! If you love cannoli’s as much …

  The other day I was having a conversation with my daughter who is a sophomore in college.  As I sat quietly and listened, she went on and on telling …

As a parent of a teenager, I’m sure you’ve witnessed it before. Either with your own child or other children you’re close to – you’ve seen them beat themselves up …