Even in her 80s, my mother-in-law has found ways to stay fulfilled, social, and happy while making friends and traveling.

Earlier this year, my husband and I bought a house with an in-law suite upstairs so that my in-laws could move in with us. My husband is an only child, and with him living in Chicago and his parents ...

For the past five years or so, my family has hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house. It’s a potluck-style meal, with everyone bringing a dish or two to share. My mother-in-law, who flies in from out ...

My in-laws asked to stay with us for more than a month during a recent vacation. They've helped us out financially in the past, so I felt like I couldn't say no. I learned that communication and ...

The only thing more comforting than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is knowing how to make that perfect iced tea yourself with confidence -- for just pennies per serving. My mother-in-law, a ...

My husband and I became "boomerang kids" when we moved in with his parents and our four kids. This was a temporary move, but it's led to bigger life realizations for me. I'm surprised that part of me ...

We did a Christmas gift exchange with my in-laws. We’ve told them before that we don’t want extravagant gifts… But they do it anyway. I have a 19-month-old, so while she isn’t fully grasping the ...