Moms

The modest metal swing sets of the past have been replaced by play structures made of lumber with intricate accessories like rock-climbing walls, spiral slides, bridges and skybox play decks. Modern play structures, like  Gorilla play sets, start at $1,000 for a very basic model and can reach $10,000, depending on brand and add-ons.  Needless to say, a swing set is a significant investment for your home and your children’s development.

This spring season, when my husband and I were ready to purchase a swing set for our daughter, we turned to our friends at Leisure Installations - Outdoor Recreational Equipment Installations.  They were able to provide us with inside knowledge on...

Although my daughter is only two, she has already begun forming her charismatic personality and innocent views on the world.  I realize that it’s my job to provide her with the tools to flourish and contribute confidently to the universe. While I toss and turn at night because our lack of sound presidential nominees, the future of public bathroom propagandas, the current crisis in gun control and the increased cost of our organic-everything life, I’ve made a commitment to myself to instill in my family morals and values that I hope preserves forever. For example, I think simple acts of kindness, respect and empathy will change our world. I also think that bringing God back into our society...

Let's hear it for the dads. Truth is, they sometimes get the short end of the stick. I admit- even I'm consumed with being a mom that I sometimes dismiss my amazing, incredible, and overly capable counterpart. 

So as Father's Day approaches, I thought it would be cool to highlight some really cool dadpreneurs. These fathers have been overly successful at making their bright ideas a thriving businesses. Prepare to be inspired.

Jon Sumroy, mifold

As a father of four, Sumroy found it...

By Risa Kostis

When Neonatal ICU nurse Bri Anderson decided to start her own locally based photography business, she quickly found that specializing in maternity and newborn photos was her true passion and direction. It is clear she made the right choice; her gift for making expectant mothers feel beautiful, confident, and elegant is apparent in all of her work. Anderson’s genuine kindness, raw talent and experience as a nurse have been the ingredients to her success and ability to coach clients with ease through their sessions.

Bri is masterful at encouraging...