Columns

Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same.

I firmly believe in giving a child an allowance. However, don’t give a handout. Let your child earn the allowance.

Not two women are alike. Mothers perform similar day-to-day tasks, but no two moms are the same. Mother’s Day is Sunday — Find a unique way to celebrate your mother.

Cycling as a family can be an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and get some exercise.

Many things people throw away can be reused again. I’m guilty for throwing away lots of items that I could reuse again for other purposes.

One or two, should I say, of my weaknesses are Halloween and Easter candy.

Remember that some animals can live many years, while others have a relatively short life span. Factor this into your decision about pet.

Adults can learn strategies to get more restorative and lengthy sleep.

Every morning I have to drink my cup of hot coffee to get me going and wake me up for the day. However, I have discovered that I cannot partake in any kind of caffeine after 3 p.m. because the consumption will affect my sleep pattern.

This spring forward daylight saving time is definitely throwing me off. It’s good for longer daylight hours, but also seems to make a long day.