By Family Features | Contributor In a world fraught with social, political and environmental strife, a mindset that involves a more community-driven approach can make a meaningful difference. Each person’s contributions to improve the earth can send a ripple effect that ultimately transforms communities and the people who live within…
Spring is the perfect time to clear out unused items and give forgotten corners a good scrub. However, setting out to clean your entire house can be a challenging task that requires patience and organization. To help you reach every nook and cranny, consider this handy checklist from the experts…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. It’s Sunday afternoon and time to plan that evening’s dinner. The first thing that comes to mind is to do what you always do, which is to take a quick peek in the refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards and make a mental note of available ingredients. There’s nothing…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Most families find it difficult to get everyone together at the dinner table on a regular basis. We’re all so busy with after-school activities, late meetings at work, and long commutes; it really is too bad. Researchers have learned that eating dinner as a family is…
By Cheryl Maguire “Are you really going to buy her a brand-new car?” That was Kate’s (name changed for privacy) response when she learned that her younger sister would be driving a new car while she drove an old “beat-up boat,” as her peers lovingly referred to it. Her parents…
By Fresh Harvest | Contributor We love reducing food waste! One of the best ways to do this is storing fruits and veggies properly. The best place to store all produce is in your belly. The second-best place for each item is listed here: About the Author: Fresh Harvest food storage…
By Lorena Junco Margain Having arrived in the US 13 years ago from Mexico, the all-American holiday of Thanksgiving— is still a relatively new tradition for me. And yet, it has become one of my absolute favorites. Although in recent years Americans have been divided over how best to honor and portray…
We hope you enjoy this easy-to-prepare and delicious recipe courtesy of Tricia White, Managing Editor of Good Life Family Magazine. Sweet Potato Casserole Casserole: ¾ stick margarine, softened 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 6 oz. can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon lemon juice 6 – 8…
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we hope you’ll enjoy this delicious bourbon-infused dessert! The Donahue Family’s Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake “Holidays would not be complete in our home without Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake.”– Beth Donahue, Creative Director, Good Life Family Magazine BOURBON PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Adapted by the Donahues CRUST:3/4 cup graham cracker…