Let’s face it. 2017 has been a tough year for everyone. Natural disasters have taken a toll on many families and friends. The political climate is crazy. And many people have started clinging to each other to find some peace. As the holiday seasons approach, I’m vowing to simplify things, to allow for more meaningful conversations and less noise. With...

Last year, 264 million people tuned in to watch football games each week.  In 2017, more than 111 million people tuned in to watch the biggest game of the year. The numbers are staggering – as are the ways that people around the country celebrate their teams each and every week. Friends and family gather to cheer on their team...

The world is becoming a pretty scary place these days and many families are sticking close to home, seeking solace and support from those they love the most. It may be time to look at each room in your home and find ways to remove things that can add stress to your life. Let’s start with the bedroom. Everyone knows...

You’ve heard about all kinds of new places to call home. For those people who love the water, houseboats are gaining traction. Houseboat villages are popping up all over the world. As climate change continues to wreck havoc on beachfronts, houseboats are becoming a solid option to live a life on the water without worries about waterfront erosion. Houseboat owners...

  These days, you can’t turn around without seeing or hearing about tiny houses. There are new shows on HGTV, new websites and blogs and are tiny houses are popping up in virtually every town in America. I live in a small town in Wisconsin and there are now six tiny houses on the edge of town, ready to rent...