One of the many things I enjoy doing this time of year is working with my children to make holiday gifts. Making and giving gifts is a great way to spend time together while strengthening bonds with children. But when the gifts you make are food, it is even more fun and delicious! Every holiday […]
Connections and Caring for the Holidays
The holidays are often full of joyous celebrations, good food, and rituals we look forward to each year. While these celebrations vary from individual to individual, family to family and culture to culture, the magic of these rituals is consistent… connection. Yet, for many, the holidays can be a time of vulnerability, isolation and loneliness. […]
Reducing Energy Costs
The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts energy prices will continue to increase by about 3.3% in 2023. This is after an increase of just over 7% so far in the year 2022. As we are heading into the fall/winter seasons and kicking on our heaters, let us look at some ways to help reduce energy […]