You've probably watched it before, but if not, It's a Wonderful Life is one of America's best-loved Christmas movies, starring Jimmy Stewart as a small-town dreamer who comes close to being fatally crushed by his emotional and financial burdens, and the feeling that he's a failure. A divine intervention by his guardian angel helps him to come back. Over the year, it's appeal has only grown; perhaps the tinsel on this film will never lose its shimmer. It's a Wonderful Life is most often Continue Reading

Since childhood, I've kept many of the handwritten notes and letters people have given me. How wonderful it is to pull them out, hold the paper in my hand and reread the heartfelt messages! In a digital world, handwritten notes remain a refreshing reprise; when they arrive in the mail that adds an extra layer of pleasure, because who wants to get bills and advertisements all the time? Handwritten notes are: More personal More thoughtful More creative Less common And yet, most Continue Reading

Just to the south of our house lies a huge hay field, and we'd never done much with it. But a couple of years ago, my husband and a couple of friends decided to put together a community soccer club and suddenly that big field became very essential! Being a part of a smaller soccer club will save your family time and money, plus you'll get to have more control and flexibility. If you'd like to start something similar in your neighborhood, read on! Start with the basics: Decide on an Continue Reading