Author: Shelley Basinger

A few months ago, my stepdaughters were trying to teach me how to “floss” (if you don’t know what that is, it’s a dance move—just YouTube it) and… I couldn’t do it. I grew up competitively dancing and couldn’t for the life of me get my hips to line up with my arms the right way. I was frustrated—and it showed. It was a gentle reminder that while I may have the upper hand in some areas (room cleanliness and personal hygiene, for example)… when it comes to 21st century dance moves, an 11- and 13-year-old take the prize....

Whether you’re sitting in the stands at City Stadium, cheering on the sidelines of your child’s soccer game or playing basketball with friends in your driveway, there is a common thread among sports of all varieties and skill levels—they build community. For an hour or two we put all of our other worries aside and play—or cheer—our hearts out… many times alongside people we may not interact with much at any other point in time. That’s the warm, fuzzy part. But you know what’s another awesome benefit of the wonderful world of sports? MONEY. According to a study from...