Seven Generations: How to Be the MVP of Your Family Website (Without Losing Your Mind)

Let’s talk about family legacy. No, not the *“My grandfather invented peanut butter!”* kind of legacy—though if that’s true, congratulations. I’m talking about the big-picture, seven-generations-forward type. You know, the idea that your decisions today could shape the lives of your great-great-great-grandkids. No pressure, right? It’s like being told you’re the starting quarterback for […]

Design Your Life

(Family Crossings) – If you ask most women to write their ideal job description, consistent raises, more family time and more “me time” would be essential.

These three essentials are at the top of working women’s wish lists, according to the 2008 Ask A Working Woman Survey, an annual online survey conducted by […]

Smart Lessons in Back-to-School Savings

Get back to school savings at www.familycrossings.com! […]

Learning To Share…Everything

Two boys in a first grade classroom were arguing loudly over an item they both wanted to use at the same time.

Their teacher approached them in a friendly way and said, “Boys, it sounds like you two are having a problem. Let’s talk it out.”

One of the boys told his side of […]

Family Traditions

My family always had traditions when I was growing up. Every Christmas eve was spent at my great grandparents’ house. The entire family – great grandparents, grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins – would gather at my great grandpa’s and grandma’s and we’d open gifts and laugh and spend the evening together as a big family. […]