Westend61/Getty Images It’s that time of year when your favorite local photographers start advertising "Christmas minis," and your friends share absolutely adorable sneak peeks into their family’s holiday portraits. And, by all means, support a local creative if you have the funds! But it’s been a tough year, and not everyone can squeeze a professional...
xavierarnau/E+/Getty Images Your kids have been asking for a dog for years, and now that they’re finally able to tie their own shoes and hang up their backpacks where they belong after school (most of the time), you’re thinking about caving. There are many factors to consider when choosing what kind of canine to add...
Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images In the words of words of Hillary Clinton, "It takes a village." She published those words in a book by the same name in 1996, and they remain true nearly three decades later. Everything is more expensive. The cost of groceries is through the roof. Mortgage payments across the country are skyrocketing....
Westend61/Getty Images Having a dog isn’t exactly like having a kid, but there’s definitely some overlap. You have regular vet checkups to schedule, grooming and nail trims to worry about, and oh, daily brushing of your pet’s teeth. Did you just hear a record scratch? Are you thinking, Wait a minute, I’m supposed to be...