Gift exchange ideas for teens

What does the teenager who has it all get? What about the teenager you don’t know very well? Gift exchanges are becoming more popular than ever at teen Christmas parties. Often times, these gifts have to be within a certain price range (usually quite cheap), but you also want them to be something that others will enjoy. Here are some […]

Appy-Bies: Best Baby Apps for Sleepless Parents

There is no greater blessing than the birth of a new baby! Whether you and your spouse have already been blessed with a little one or are expecting your first child, today’s technology provides that extra helping hand parents need to care for their little angel. In the new age of technology, parents buy products and stream lullabies through the […]

Advance Directive Warning

Approx. 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010 “I think I need help!” Mom is standing outside my bedroom door, panting and writhing in pain. He says he waited an hour before waking me up. (Backstory: When I arrived last night, Mom told me that she sometimes feels “uncomfortable” at night. Knowing that she had suffered a serious heart attack […]

7 reasons to climb Mount Whitney in winter

1 – The challenge Conquer the highest point of the Low 48 during the most difficult time of the year. The two main trails are the Mountaineers Trail and the Whitney Trail. Both offer unique challenges at this time of year. When you climb Whitney in the winter, you are working towards it using winter climbing techniques, which makes the […]