Protein Basics for Good Health
As a health-conscious consumer, it is wise to know the facts about protein in order to make better dietary decisions. While the food industry would like us to think we are not getting enough on a daily...
View ArticleCelebrating and Thanking Veterans
“Every time I’m thanked, it makes every second of military service I gave meaningful,” says Devlon “Jamie” Olson of West Fargo, N.D. Olson comes from a long line of veterans and says it feels wonderful...
View Article4 Tips for Planning a Meaningful Retirement
A commercial on television the other day caught my attention. It was from AARP, and it showed different people who looked to be in their early 60s in different aspects of daily life. When the camera...
View ArticleAre You a Lousy Tenant?
According to the National Multi Housing Council, 32 percent of Americans are renters. Locally, those numbers are higher. Based on the 2010 census, 42 percent of the people in Cass and Clay counties are...
View ArticleHow to Be in the Bee
There are a few things my oldest boy inherited from me that he’s not crazy about—the smattering of freckles across his nose, pale skin that sunburns when we walk past a running microwave, and feet that...
View ArticleKids Who Curse
My oldest daughter Marie was about 4 when she said her first dirty word. She’d come in from playing with the neighbor kids and said, “Daddy, Heather called Billy an ____.” It was a vulgar term for a...
View ArticleRecognition and Thanks
By Gary Wolsky, President/CEO The Village Family Service Center The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. A day set aside by a grateful nation to pay homage to the millions who...
View ArticleCrafty Wooden Letters
• Wooden letters of your choice (available at craft stores) • Scrapbook paper • Scissors • Paint • Mod Podge (glossy or matte) • Sponge brushes • Ribbon, embellishments • Hot glue gun Step 1: Choose...
View ArticleYum, Yum, Yummy Dessert
1 14.3-oz. package regular Oreo cookies 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. cold milk 2 8-oz. tubs frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 3.9 oz....
View ArticleFall Leaves
• Clear contact paper • Tissue paper (red, yellow, orange, brown) • Scissors Cut two pieces of contact paper about 6×8 inches. Remove protective backing from one of the pieces and lay contact paper on...
View ArticleWhat a Child Can Learn Playing Cards
A deck of cards makes a small, inexpensive stocking stuffer for any kid. Since December 28th is National Card Playing Day, pop one into your child’s stocking and learn a few new games. It’s a great way...
View ArticleCollege Save in North Dakota: 529 Plan Basics
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs. Legally known as “qualified tuition plans,” 529 plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or...
View ArticleEllie’s Story
By Gary Wolsky, President/CEO The Village Family Service Center I’m passing on the true and accurate story about a young girl who, for reasons of confidentiality, we’ll call Ellie. Please take a moment...
View ArticleThe Great Debate
There’s a lot of Santa speculation around our house this season. The kids are now 11, 8, and 6, and they’re asking much more specific questions about the man in red. I’m both thankful and surprised it...
View ArticleBorn Second, Born Free
When our first child, Marie, was born, she instantly became the center of our universe. Three years later when Sally came along, she found a much easier job. At 20 months of age, Sally’s life was a...
View ArticleConnect Through the Magic of Storytelling
“Why do you have a badger skin?” inquired my 6-year-old nephew. My family, along with a small group of other adults and children, formed a semicircle in the shadowy quiet of a reconstructed Indian...
View ArticleDear Santa: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Caregivers
There is no denying, caregiving is hard work. Between full- or part-time jobs, doctor appointments, medical research, and the demands of everyday life, family caregivers are pulled in many directions,...
View ArticleMy Journey to Stop Yelling at My Kids
Seven months ago, I overheard my son say something quite profound to my mother, whom he calls Nino. “Nino, I’ve never heard you yell.” I had a sinking feeling upon hearing his simple observation of his...
View ArticlePainting 101
When Adrian and Abbey Dawson-Becker found out they were pregnant with their second child, they wanted their then 18-month-old son, Drake, to be a big part of getting ready for the new baby. One way to...
View ArticleEase Your Pain: What You Need to Know About Chiropractic Care and Physical...
Fawn Krosch is in pain. It’s 2 in the afternoon, but she is lying in bed with the shades drawn; all the lights are off and her rural Hawley, Minn., farmhouse is exceedingly quiet. She has a migraine....
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