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Learn the process behind the charcuterie boards that decorated each table at The Grammy Awards

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. -Coretta Scott King As you know, we...

“Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing.” Thank you Frank Capra for this simple reminder that life is amazing...

When Scott and I first met 18 years ago, he told me he loved the holidays. I didn’t really believe that a guy could love the holidays as...

How many times have you said Someday I am going to take up a new hobby? Someday I am going to travel? Well, in the Iler home we have a...

There is a popular song titled “Awake My Soul” by Mumford and Sons. As Scott and I drove through the woods of Maine and crossed the...

Summer Lovin’ Summer loving had me a blast Summer loving happened so fast. I think John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were on to...

Growing up, there was a popular sitcom titled “Life Goes On”- I loved this show. I wanted to be Becca, the main character who was a young...

I am not sure about you, but when I was growing up my parents always had a specific place where the car keys were hung in the house. That...

It was our daughter’s 11th birthday a week ago. The past few years have been a bit anticlimactic due to different events in the world....

“When the power of Love, overcomes the love of Power. The world will know peace.” -JIMI HENDRIX Last week was a bit of a rough week with...

Inspiring you to live in the Moment BE thankful for the struggles you go through. They make you stronger, wiser and humble. Don’t let...

My girls grew up reading The Berenstain Bear Books. One of our favorite ones is the Harvest Collection. The author starts the book by...

I was the last one to be picked at PE growing up. There were always the two top athletes that were the “Team Captains” and then they...

J.R.R. Tolkien said “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” One day, one week, one month, one year. .. not...

I wanted an opportunity to write this week instead of Erin doing it. I figured it was the perfect time because we’re nearing Father’s Day!...

When I moved into our old dream home, I was told that there was a transition of new families moving in, with couples and families who had...

Have you ever heard the token phrases “Practice what you preach” “A dose of your own medicine” “Don’t be hasty with your words” Well, I...

We recently celebrated the 100th Day of School. If you are a fellow elementary school teacher, you know that this is a landmark day each...

In an article titled “Why We Eat together” by Louise O. Fresco, “The table is a place of memory where we. . .become aware of who we are...