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...

Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. Trees are budding. And seniors in high school and college are getting ready to launch into their next life phase. This year’s graduates are among the best and brightest of this generation – ready to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. As parents and grandparents around the world consider a gift...

I’m not a mushy person when it comes to romantic holidays, but I always love it when I can surprise my husband with something he never expected in a million years. Now that the Christmas and New Year holidays are history, next up is Valentine’s Day. When you’ve been married a long time, it’s tough to think of something that...

A few weeks ago I vacationed at a beautiful resort that featured some wonderful amenities that made me feel especially pampered. Cushy furnishings. Amazingly soft duvet. And believe it or not – a lovely mirrored television in the en-suite bathroom. I honestly never thought I’d want to have a television in the bathroom, but after experiencing it firsthand, I definitely...

Dormitory rooms at colleges and universities usually average about 12-by-19 feet. That means students entering their freshman year at universities across the country have, on average, 228 square feet of living space. Talk about tiny living! You can help your student get creative to maximize every inch so they have a welcoming space to live and study. And the best...