Articles by Amy Shankland

Last weekend, I received a text from one of my son Jacob’s closest friends, Colton. Since I am a grant consultant during the day, he was curious if I knew…

After my “let’s embrace winter column” last week, I realized that we all can’t be perky and happy about winter 100 percent of the time – including myself. Throw in…

I’m in complete disbelief and shock that I just typed that headline. Some readers may recall that I am a self-professed “summer girl.” Or, lately due to menopause, a “spring…

Nothing brings a household to a grinding halt faster than a major appliance that isn’t working properly. In our home, that was our washer last Wednesday. Since I do laundry…

I’m someone who embrace EVERYTHING about the holidays. Advent is one of my favorite times of year. Bring on the anticipation about the birth of Christ, advent calendars, movies, lights,…

Last Friday I had to say goodbye to my (formerly) beloved Mini Cooper – or as I fondly called it, MC. I say formerly because this was my 2017 “post…

At this time of year, I can’t help but start thinking about what my New Year’s resolution will be. I know not everyone makes them, and certainly not everyone achieves…

It seems like we see them everywhere these days, especially in warmer weather … tattoos. It almost feels at times like it’s more normal to see them on people than…

I have to chuckle quietly to myself when I tour some people’s houses. When they show me their craft room, office, exercise room, and/or guest room, I think of our…