A Taste of Home CREATE A FAMILY COOKBOOK FULL OF LOVE AND FLAVOR
In most families, holidays, special occasions, and Sunday dinners usually revolve around laughter and food — lots of food. Whether it’s Grandma’s famous biscuits or that secret chili recipe your uncle swears he’ll take to the grave, these dishes are part of what makes your family your family. So, why not gather all those delicious memories into one place by creating a family cookbook? KNOW YOUR WHY. Before you dive in, decide what your cookbook is for. Is it a holiday gift? A legacy project? A fun way to organize weeknight favorites? Knowing your purpose will guide the tone, design, and care you put into it.
media post asking for their go- to dishes. Encourage everyone to include personal stories, tips, or funny kitchen mishaps. That’s the good stuff that makes your cookbook meaningful. CHOOSE AN ORGANIZATIONAL STYLE. You could go the traditional route with categories like appetizers, mains, and desserts, or get creative with sections like “Grandma’s Greatest Hits,” “Cousin Potluck Favorites,” or “Holiday Classics.” Just pick a format that feels natural and easy to follow. TEST AND TWEAK AS YOU GO. Some family recipes live in the land of vague directions — “a dash of this”
ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH. Photos can take a cookbook from good to unforgettable. Include pictures of the dishes, handwritten recipe cards, or candid family cooking moments. Even simple design details — like using someone’s handwriting or a family saying — can make it feel special. PICK A FORMAT. You don’t need to be a professional designer to pull this off. Tools like Canva, Shutterfly, or even Microsoft Word can help you create a layout. Decide whether you want to print physical copies, go digital, or do both.
DON’T FORGET TO EMBRACE IMPERFECTION.
GATHER THE GOODS. Now comes the fun (and sometimes chaotic) part — tracking down recipes from relatives. Send a group text, email, or social Remember, it doesn’t need to be perfect! A little mess here and there adds charm. What matters is preserving the joy, tradition, and flavor of your family’s kitchen. Carpool Chaos HOW PARENTAL MULTITASKING ENDANGERS OTHER DRIVERS or “cook until it smells right,” etc. If needed, test the recipes and jot down more precise measurements or instructions. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
As children of all ages return to school, sports, and other activities this fall, parents commuting and carpooling will be on the rise. Along with juggling all those activities comes a major temptation for multitaskers: using their cellphones behind the wheel. Now that cellphones are a primary mode of family communication with students starting as early as elementary school, parents watch and use their phones more than ever. As a result, watching out for distracted drivers on the highway is crucial. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds or more. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the entire length of a football field with your eyes closed. Federal highway officials blamed distracted drivers for 3,275 highway deaths in 2023. Missouri law bans the use of cellphones behind the wheel, including holding a phone, texting, or making calls without using a hands-free or voice-operated device. Simply handling your cellphone while driving also can be hazardous.
• Swerving in and out of a lane. • Erratic changes in speed. • A downward tilt in the driver’s gaze. • Delayed reaction to a green or red light. • Failure to keep pace with surrounding traffic.
If you are involved in a crash with another driver you believe was texting, proving it will likely be difficult. Distracted driving is challenging to prove without on-the-scene eyewitness testimony. To ensure the best chances of receiving fair compensation, contact an experienced traffic attorney as soon as possible after the incident. This will give your attorney an opportunity to collect evidence in support of your claim, including eyewitness statements, videos, and written reports. The more information your attorney has, the more likely they are to deliver the compensation you deserve. If you are involved in a car accident, meet with us to assess the details of your crash and determine whether you have a viable case. We will be glad to assist you in mounting the strongest claim possible.
Here are a few telltale behaviors that suggest the driver of a nearby vehicle is distracted:
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