Author: Anne

Joseph of Arimathea: A Quiet Act of Faith The Easter story is often told through the most well-known moments—but there are smaller, quieter acts that carry just as much weight. One of those comes from Joseph of Arimathea. A Risk Few Would Take Joseph was a respected member of the council, a man with status, […]

As the weather begins to shift, many homeowners start thinking about spring projects—and starting vegetables indoors is a great place to begin. Growing from seed under lights is simpler than it sounds and can be a rewarding way to use your space while preparing for the season ahead. Getting Started with Indoor Seeds Starting seeds […]

The first few months with a new puppy are about more than just routines—they’re a critical window for socialization. During this time, puppies are learning how to interact with the world, and those early experiences can shape their behavior long-term. Start with Health and Safety First Before introducing your puppy to new environments, it’s important […]

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but one of the first challenges most homeowners face is potty training. The good news is that with consistency and a simple routine, most puppies learn quickly. (Psst. Did we say consistency? It’s critical.) One of our family friends got a puppy and legitimately took it outside every hour […]

We’re big proponents of adopting dogs. Some of the best dogs we know and love are from a shelter. But… we understand that some people want a fresh pup, for the cuteness factor, the trainability, and the bonding. (And let’s face it, kids love puppies.) Choosing the right place matters—for your experience and for the […]

A couple we’re friends with have three kids who are begging for a puppy. Mom caved. Dad is on the fence. So the kids put together a presentation to try and persuade him. (Which we think is flat-out amazing. Their dad’s in business. So they clearly know him well.) He’s been chatting with us a […]

We’ve been in a lot of conversations with friends and family lately about the P word. (Politics.) We’re sure you have, too. It’s gotten our family talking a lot about if we’re truly doing the best we can to listen and engage with people on all sides of the aisle. As well as how much […]

Naturally, whenever a snowstorm hits, our family loves to one-up each other about how well we drove in the snow. Granted, we stayed in for the rough days. But afterward, a group text inevitably ensued. Jury’s out on who really wins. (It’s a toss up between Barbara and Ryan.) It did make a couple of […]

A significant winter storm is forecast to impact a large stretch of the U.S. this weekend, bringing a mix of heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold air. Forecasters expect impacts to spread from the Southern Rockies and Plains into the Midwest/Ohio Valley, then toward the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast/New England as the weekend […]

As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, millions of adults across America roll out their lists of New Year’s resolutions. We were curious… How many people really make them?How long do they stick with them?And what goals are actually being set? Who Makes Resolutions and How Long They Last Studies show that making New […]

One of our coworkers recently said, “We need to move Christmas to January 25th. The holiday season is way too fast. If we move it, we’ll have more time in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and actually have something to look forward to in January.” We think it’s a genius idea. More time between all that […]

The Christmas season doesn’t always require big plans or grand gestures. Sometimes, the most meaningful reminders of the season show up right at your front door. This year, we’ve been getting a little closer to our neighbors. Just a couple of days ago, that connection turned into something special when we heard a knock on […]