We don’t typically think of family first on Valentine’s Day because it is best known as a celebration between lovers. Young couples all over the nation will be getting engaged while married couples will be enjoying a kid-free night out at their favorite restaurants.  Meanwhile, a 15-year-old girl will receive her first Valentine’s Day present […]

My father would have turned 81 this year. He never got to meet my two kids, and especially around the holidays I think a lot about how to help them feel connected to their Grandpa Jim. I grew up hearing family stories, and learning about the struggles and triumphs of my ancestors inspired me and […]