When the days turn long, and the chill settles in, our family naturally shifts toward the kinds of moments that bring us closer. Winter has a way of slowing life down just enough for us to notice the things that truly matter, and for us, some of our favorite memories are made right at the…
Becoming the Dad Your Family Needs Fatherhood in the Quincy area often looks a little different for every family. Some dads are up before sunrise, heading to work. Some are managing kid drop-offs, coaching YMCA sports, or fixing what’s broken around the house. Others are navigating blended families, co-parenting, or raising kids solo. But while…
Winter can feel long and busy, but each year our family looks forward to a few special escapes that make the season feel magical. One of our absolute favorites is driving through Keokuk’s City of Christmas, a breathtaking display winding through Rand Park with 150 glowing scenes. One of the top light displays in the…
Keeping Love Alive in the Busy Season of Family Life In the Quincy area, family life often moves at full speed—between school events, work commitments, sports practices, and community activities, it can feel like you and your spouse are running a nonstop relay race. While the shared responsibilities of raising a family build a strong…
I still remember sitting at the kitchen table with my grandma, my toddler on one side of me, my grandmother on the other, each of us quietly brushing water over pages of a magic painting book. We didn’t say much, but we didn’t need to. There was a quiet rhythm to the moment, a shared…
What’s for lunch? In terms of those being utterly consumed by the daily grind. The answer is working moms. As a matter of fact, that goes for breakfast and dinner too. Today’s working moms have been referred to as the “Sandwich Generation” since the term was coined in 1981 by Dorothy Miller as a way…
QAFM Advisory Board Picks: Favorite Fall Activities for the Whole Family As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall brings with it a season full of traditions, adventures, and family memories. Our advisory board members are sharing their favorite fall happenings. Events that capture the spirit of the season and celebrate the places…
QAFM Advisory Board Picks: Favorite Fall Activities for the Whole Family As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall brings with it a season full of traditions, adventures, and family memories. Our advisory board members are sharing their favorite fall happenings. Events that capture the spirit of the season and celebrate the places…
QAFM Advisory Board Picks: Favorite Fall Activities for the Whole Family As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall brings with it a season full of traditions, adventures, and family memories. Our advisory board members are sharing their favorite fall happenings. Events that capture the spirit of the season and celebrate the places…
Merging a Blended Family: Why It’s a Slow Cooker, Not a Blender Bringing two families together is a journey filled with excitement, love, and inevitable challenges. Many people picture blending a family as a quick process, as if tossing all the ingredients into a high-powered blender and hitting “purée” will create a seamless mix. But…
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