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Electric Santa Ornament Lights Up 4 Generations Dec. 06, 2019
Q: Enclosed is a picture of a Santa ornament. He is about 9 inches tall and made of plastic with a m... Read More
Cheap Thrills and Frills: Holiday Fashion Hacks Dec. 03, 2019
If you've blown your holiday budget already, don't get in a frazzle-dazzle. Before you charge one mo... Read More
November 28, 2019 Nov. 28, 2019
Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving. If you know someone who is alone today, please invite him or he... Read More
Cracking the Holiday Dress Code Nov. 26, 2019
It may be one of the hardest questions you ask yourself this holiday season — right up there w... Read More
Walking in a Winter 'Worder'-land Nov. 20, 2019
Put some words in your wassail and some punctuation in your punch this holiday season with one of th... Read More
Neighborhood Decorations Nov. 16, 2019
It's that time of year again, when my neighborhood looks intentionally festive rather than just lazy... Read More
7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas Sep. 23, 2019
Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least st... Read More
The Story Behind the Liberty Bell Jul. 04, 2019
Dear Readers: Happy July 4th! Here's a little history of the Liberty Bell: The Pennsylvania Assembly... Read More
It's Ironic May. 22, 2019
St. Patrick's Day is a time to honor the monk who brought Christianity to Ireland. Unfortunately, to... Read More
Trump's Plan to Make the National Mall Celebration All About Him Must Be Stopped. May. 17, 2019
President Donald Trump is threatening to turn one of America's most sacrosanct modern traditions ... Read More
The Christian-Pagan Divide Apr. 27, 2019
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for three years, although we've been apart a great... Read More
When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten Apr. 09, 2019
Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you're revolving a big credit card balance, I'm guessing at least... Read More
Make Your Getaway! If You Don't Take Your Vacation, Who Will? Apr. 09, 2019
April showers do bring May flowers — I can hardly wait! — but I'm also aware that April ... Read More
Her Behavior Has Improved, and That's What Matters Feb. 07, 2019
Dear Annie: Our 14-year-old daughter is not a terrible kid — probably just a typical teenage g... Read More
Valentines for Our Valued Veterans Jan. 26, 2019
Dear Annie: Over the past 150 years, our nation has worked tirelessly to care for those who, as Pres... Read More
Assign Seats for Those Who RSVP Jan. 25, 2019
Dear Annie: Whenever I invite my siblings over for a family dinner, one sister waits until the very ... Read More
Day of Service -- Life of Service Jan. 17, 2019
This Monday, we will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated when... Read More
Furious Freeloaders Jan. 06, 2019
Dear Annie: My brother and his wife recently stayed with us for nine months. He did some part-time w... Read More
Christmas in the Aftermath of Loss Dec. 27, 2018
Christmas is a glorious time of year for most families. It is a time of visits and reconnecting with... Read More
Happy Almost New Year Dec. 27, 2018
Christmas is a special time in our family. Our daughter Maggie loves decorating the tree, and her br... Read More
