Lisa Endlich's Blog, page 163
October 23, 2020
Our Family Voted Together and We Loved the Shared Experience
It is Sunday afternoon. A football game hums on the television, providing some sense of normalcy. My son, who should be away at college, wanders into the kitchen from his upstairs lair. His university went to all online classes and closed 0regon vote by mail their dorms thanks to COVID. Our voting ballots sit untouched…
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Lifetime Christmas Movies: Grab a Blanket and Your Favorite Ice Cream
Using the tagline “Lifetime has something for everyone” the network rolls out a season full of Christmas joy TONIGHT, October 23! Now before you start griping about rushing Christmas or some other utter nonsense, understand that if ever a year needed a little extra cheer, it is 2020. Personally, I am ready for a little magic…
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This Year I’m Replacing Holiday Excess with These 5 Things, Instead
From the moment I became a mom, each year when the calendar turns to October, I begin to think about the holidays. I start making mental and written lists about all sorts of things: gift ideas for my kids and extended family members; possible locations for a family photo for our Christmas card; meal options for…
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What Happened When I Began to Quit Caring More Than My Teens Do
I had a conversation with a friend recently about her adolescent. Instead of studying for the upcoming chemistry exam that he had, the teenager was watching sports, riding his bike, doing anything but studying for the exam. The reason she called me, she said, was that she needed someone to tell her to back off…
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Subscription Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving for Teens and Older Kids
No matter how old our kids get, they love to open presents! One of the fun things about giving them a subscription box for Christmas is that they will get to experience that same thrill over and over. Subscription boxes are often affordable, customizable, and unique. And whatever your teens and young adults are into…
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October 22, 2020
How College Students Can Set Goals and Why That’s Important
For me, goal-setting has been a important part of becoming my best self; it has helped me to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to feel productive and happy. Especially during the pandemic. This is a unique in-between phase of life when we spend lot of time trying to find ourselves. These days can feel unstable…
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October 21, 2020
Ten Things a Teen Needs to Think About Before They Choose a College
There are so many considerations to keep in mind when choosing what college or university to attend, it can be hard to keep it all straight. Many students and parents start by narrowing down schools by academic offerings and then scheduling college visits to their top choices. But there are many things to consider beyond…
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Our Daughter Left Home to Go to College…Three Miles Away
When my only child left home in August to begin her first year of college, she was supposed to move 3,000 miles away to Claremont, California. Instead, she moved 3 miles away to South Burlington, Vermont. One would assume having her 2,997 miles closer than anticipated would mean I’d get to see her all the…
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October 20, 2020
Sadly, has the Era of High School Lockers Come to a Close?
I can still see the hallway on the upper floor where my high school locker was located. Across from the typing center (yes we actually had a class devoted to typing on an actual typewriter which is now likely in the Smithsonian next to the rotary phone). It was just after the stairs leading to…
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Seven Activities to Do With Your Family Other Than Movie Night
Family movie nights are practically an American tradition–everyone piled into the living room with big bowls of popcorn. Many of us enjoyed a lot of movie nights last spring when schools were closed, and our kids came home from college. Now, with an extended fall break coming up, we can look forward to many more…
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