by Colin Smith | Contributor My uncle grew up poor, but he was determined to go to college. He did, and although he had his financial struggles while he was there, he graduated and went on to do well for himself. Whenever his alma mater solicited donations, he…
“…family giving offers an opportunity to exercise human excellence.” – From The Cycle of the Gift, by Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker, 2013 by Kevin Margolis | Contributor Charitable giving can be immensely rewarding personally; many of us have a cause we support, and in 2014, Americans donated $358.8 billion to charity. …
At this time of year we wish for good will and peace on Earth. But what about when you can’t even guarantee peace within your own family? by Deb Silverthorn When your children have more than one home, “home for the holidays” can get complicated and potentially lead to hurt…
Stay warm and toasty with these hot holiday beverages~ Nutella Hot Chocolate Courtesy of Cafe Delites INGREDIETNS •4 cups low fat/skim milk •2 tablespoons Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread (or any hazelnut cacao spread) •2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder •2 tablespoons natural sweetener of choice/raw sugar Optional Toppings: •Marshmallows •Crushed…
Check out these holiday favorites using a “secret” ingredient from Nature Nate’s! Appetizers & Beverages White Honey Sangria Prep Time 10 minutes; Makes 8 Servings Ingredients: ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey 1 (64 oz) jar white grape juice 1 orange, sliced 1 cup fresh…
Recipes courtesy of Bobbie Ames | Contributor Try one of these delicious handcrafted cocktails to add a festive note to your holiday season. To make your cocktail a holiday cocktail, use ingredients that create deep elegant colors or warm spicy hues. To take it up a notch, add something sparkling…
Is your family coming into town? Are you ready for the holidays? I love this time of year, but I know that we all could use some new tips and tricks for getting through this crazy time. By Suzan Dees / Contributor Use duct tape to attach one of the…
Marshmallow Dreidels For an easy spin on the Chanukah top, whip up these fun treats that look as good as they taste! Marshmallows form the dreidels’ bodies, chocolate kisses serve as the tips, and pretzel sticks act as the knobs. A quick dip in melted white or milk chocolate provides…
Adaptive Skiing removes the barriers between individuals with disabilities and one of America’s favorite family pastimes. by Melanie Hess As the winter season arrives, families around the globe prepare to head to their favorite slopes. For families in Dallas-Fort Worth, skiing is about more than just the ideal bonding opportunity…