Tag Archives: family
Ornament Grinch
My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my husband and I each at least one new ornament. My problem is that I love uniform ornaments and decorations. I want everything to match. I have the perfect set … Continue reading
Hostile Takeover
For the past 15 years, since our grandparents died, my mom and her sister have hosted all holidays, alternating years. For about the past five years, they have complained relentlessly about how they “do all the work,” and wonder aloud … Continue reading
Lending to Family or Friends?
DON’T lend money. Gift it DO create boundaries around whom you support DO offer other ways to help DON’T cosign a loan
Lending Money to Family or Friends?
Use the loan as a teaching moment Early in their marriage, my son and daughter-in-law had trouble making their paychecks stretch — and started asking my hubby and me for money. I said yes with a couple of strings attached. … Continue reading
Pie
If you’re too full for pie, you can always have it for breakfast tomorrow. I was raised in a pretty health-conscious household, but the morning after Thanksgiving meant one thing: Breakfast Pie. This was allowed on a series of technicalities. Pumpkin is … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 