In 1981, Prince Charles and Princess Diana spent $110 million on their wedding, according to financesonline.com. It was dubbed “the wedding of the century,” and decades later, it is still the most expensive wedding of all time. Countless hours were spent...
My husband and I often go on walks through our neighborhood park. One day, our 9-year-old daughter, Katherine, wanted to tag along. Robbie and I grumbled about the difficulties of our current circumstances, while Katherine gathered “wishes” (dandelion seed pods) and...
I once heard of a young man who said, “A marriage license is like a receipt. If I don’t like this wife, I can exchange her for another one.” His careless response seems shockingly harsh, but this blatant statement encapsulates the actions of our current society. It’s...
My stepson Will and daughter-in-law, Kirsten, were driving in from Dallas to stay at our house over Christmas for several days. Even though Robbie and I had been married for a couple of years, this was their first visit during the holidays. I knew it was going to be...
Your preteen is embarking on the era of adolescence, when many of life’s choices will be made, and they need you now more than ever. Preteens are unique because, unlike most teenagers, they still invite participation and close friendships with parents—an attitude that...
