#family-traditions

#family-traditions

As September begins, legions of Californians have just wound up their summer travels, which often follow family traditions. Frequently there are lakes involved. Or islands. Or a national park.

We made a conscious decision to build a life filled with adventure and presence while raising our children. We wanted our kids to experience the richness of life in the now, not in some distant "someday" that may never come. We turned travel sports into family adventures We explored local diners, quirky museums, vintage ice rinks, and small-town treasures. Each trip became a story. And somewhere between roadside doughnut shops and freezing-cold bleachers, we realized we weren't just watching games, we were building core memories.

My grandmother had a remarkable ability to create something cozy and plentiful with very little on hand, showing the importance of resourcefulness in meal preparation.

Daniela García Hamilton's hybrid canvases showcase vibrant traditions and immigrant experiences through portraits of family, utilizing colour, pattern, embroidery, and oil painting.

"Sundays were always my favorite day because I knew that we'd all be together," says Matlin, who became the first deaf actor to win an Oscar in 1987 at the tender age of 21.

My teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried, I texted, 'In a meeting, emergency?' She replied, 'No, just a good table on the side of the road.'

Now, it's just Danny going to this new world, but I can't say a lot about it - but I could say, if he's a Reagan, it will never be just Danny. There'll always be a Reagan a phone call away. And the traditions that the Reagans have, Danny wouldn't abandon those traditions.

I realized that I've always written thank-you notes from a place of guilt.

Del Real Foods’ emphasis on authentic flavors and traditional recipes reflects a commitment to wholesome ingredients and the love of family cooking, especially Abuela's influence.

Sometimes a little change would be refreshing. Besides, my husband isn't a big ham guy, and we can never conquer the mountain of leftover ham in the fridge following a family feast.