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March 04, 2026

The Conversation Couples Need to Have (But Keep Putting Off)

The Conversation Couples Need to Have (But Keep Putting Off)

  You know that conversation? The one where you sit down and make sure the other person actually knows how your life runs? Where the insurance stuff is. How to pay the mortgage. What the pediatrician's number is. The passwords to, well, everything important. Yep. That one. The one you keep meaning to have but never do because it feels like planning for something terrible. Think of it this way, this conversation isn't about worst-case scenarios. It's about regular life. One of you gets the flu for two weeks. Someone has unexpected surgery. A work trip runs long. A parent...

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February 24, 2026

Starting Seeds Indoors is Easier Than You Think

Starting Seeds Indoors is Easier Than You Think

Why Start Seeds Indoors? Starting seeds indoors is one of the most overlooked gardening skills. If you are able to germinate and grow your own food from seed, you have unlocked a new level of control over what you grow and when! No matter what happens to your access to plant nurseries, you will be able to continue your garden. Pair this with saving seeds from year to year, and you can become completely independent! Starting your own seeds at home is cheaper, offers more plant choices, and extends your growing season. That’s a powerful combination. In this article, I...

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February 17, 2026

The Day Hike Checklist Most People Get Wrong

The Day Hike Checklist Most People Get Wrong

Most people think a day hike is simple. Pick a trail, grab a water bottle, maybe throw a snack in a pack, and head out. After all, you are not camping overnight or heading deep into the backcountry. That assumption is where problems begin. Search-and-rescue reports are full of incidents that start the same way. Someone went out for a short hike. The weather changed. A trail junction was missed. A minor injury slowed movement. None of these are dramatic on their own, but together they turn a casual outing into a long day or worse. The issue is not...

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February 10, 2026

Getting By or Being Okay

Getting By or Being Okay

  The "We Got By Fine" Story When the power went out during last year's storm, the Layton family made it work. They had cereal for breakfast. Peanut butter sandwiches for lunch. They ate the leftover pizza cold from the fridge before it went bad. They finished the bag of chips and granola bars. They scraped together a dinner from random cans in the back of the pantry. Green beans. Some soup. Crackers. By day three, they were out of milk. The bread was gone. They were eating things they didn't really want because that's what was left. The kids...

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February 03, 2026

Learning from 2025’s Biggest Reputation Hits

Learning from 2025’s Biggest Reputation Hits

Cracker Barrel made a logo change cost this restaurant icon nearly $100 million in market value. Where did it go wrong? Why did a national staple for southern cooking restaurants not understand their customers, and why did this relatively innocent action hurt their bottom line? In this month's article, we will explore several of 2025’s crises best and worst ways they were managed, and what we should learn from them.  Potentially, learn how such impacts could hurt your company even though your company was not in the news. Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel, known for its homestyle, southern-style food, is a...

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