It’s A Grand Life – And It Is A Grand One!
Last month, the ages of my grandchildren really took up residency in my mind. It’s not as if I hadn’t thought about it before, but this time, it really has […]
A Look Into the Influential Gilded Age and North Carolina
The Gilded Age is defined as a time period in American history from 1865 to 1902. It was a time of glitz, glamor, industrialization, individualism, political strife and corruption. Inventions, […]
“King of the Squirrels”
by Renee Skudra It is a gloriously sunny morning, with light streaming through the branches of the dogwood tree in front of my house, rendering its blossoms gleaming and hazy, […]
My Favorite Baby Purchases That I Actually Use – Six Baby Items That Have Made My Life Easier As A Busy Mom
As a mom in today’s digital world, it feels like I am constantly bombarded with ads or advice on all the things I need to buy for my babies. I […]
Reflections of a Southern Yankee; Earned, Not Deserved
I turn 51 this month. I guess that officially puts me over the hill (50 just means you reached the top). It’s hard to fathom how time has flown by, […]
The Birth That Taught Me Hope – My Birth Story: Part 2
If you read my birth story part one in last month’s issue, then you know I had a breeze of a pregnancy and a very trying labor and delivery. My […]
Successfully Transitioning from the School Year to Summer!
While it may seem that a transition from a busy school year to a relaxed summer may be an easy one, it can be detrimental to younger children if no […]
Nurturing Generational Wealth: Passing on More Than Money
by STEVEN GALLO, CFP®, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In the realm of affluent families, securing a financial legacy is a common objective. It’s not merely about transferring wealth; it’s about imparting values, […]
Words of Wisdom from the Great Men in Our Lives
If we are really lucky, we get to live our lives being loved and supported by a father or other cherished male role model. The best of these men give […]
It’s A Grand Life – Keeping Children Safe in Summer
It’s June, and soon, most children will be out of school. If you ask them which season is their favorite, I would bet they would overwhelmingly say summer. No more […]