Family Life
Hobbies Promote Sanity
February 12th, 2010 | By Elizabeth Fiala | 5 Comments »
We’ve all heard it said: Hobbies are important. They make us who we are, they set us apart from other people, and they give meaning to our lives. Many people, ... Continue
Family as Haiku
February 5th, 2010 | By Judy Weiland | 10 Comments »
I have been hearing a lot of references to Haiku lately. On Wednesday night, Sun Microsystems CEO, Jonathan Schwartz, resigned with a haiku, sent via Twitter. Last week, I heard ... Continue
So What is a Family?
January 7th, 2010 | By Judy Weiland | 4 Comments »
Given that the blog is called Family Talk, I thought that a discussion about the very concept of family would be appropriate. The definition of a family tends to be ... Continue
Plan Meals to Save $
January 1st, 2010 | By Shannon Medisky | No Comments »
If the holidays have left your pocketbook feeling a little less full than your stomach, you're not alone. At the top of nearly everyone's New Year's resolution list is the ... Continue
Celebrating New Year’s
December 29th, 2009 | By Judy Weiland | 6 Comments »
So what is the point of the New Year’s celebration? Clearly going out and getting drunk is not great behavior to model for our children. How do we make this ... Continue
Thrifty Treasure Trove
November 24th, 2009 | By Shannon Medisky | No Comments »
I was at a local hardware store the other day, once again rummaging through the scrap pile of lumber. Actually, I’m there quite a lot and might as well be ... Continue
Thanksgiving Traditions
November 22nd, 2009 | By Judy Weiland | 4 Comments »
In the life of every family, the holidays can be both a time of excitement and stress. For us, including unique family customs has been a key way to keep ... Continue
Black Friday Begins
November 12th, 2009 | By Shannon Medisky | No Comments »
Think you have to wait until Black Friday for blowout sales? If you wait until then you may very well miss out on great deals and the best selections. Retailers ... Continue