There are many benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle. You can gain new perspectives, increased calmness, money, time and even more happiness! Gratitude is also an important part to the process, as well. When you’re intentional about what items you own or which experiences to choose from, it becomes easier for us all to see…
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May Day is coming up. Do you remember it as a kid? Did your family leave May baskets on other’s doorsteps? Let’s talk about this holday, it’s history and folklore and I’ll share some fun ideas for your family to celebrate it! What is May Day May day is about halfway between the spring equinox…
What’s better than adding some fresh basil or chives to a dish you’re making? Adding fresh herbs really sets the flavor off in many dishes. Sometimes, you think you just don’t have the space or ability to grow your own herbs, but you can! Even in a small apartment, you have the ability to grow…
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There are four phases of retirement (pre, early, middle, and late) and planning for each of them is the key to maintaining a comfortable quality of life. There’s no better time to start planning than right this very moment, regardless of age or where you are in your career path. Planning for each step starts…
What’s that, you say? Well, let me tell you! It’s about the most fun trip we’ve had in a while! We drove down roads we’d never been on, saw towns and landscape we hadn’t seen and even found a place to eat that we’d never eaten at before. It was a great day and my…
I spent the last 24 hours banned from posting, commenting or liking anything on Facebook. Otherwise known as Facebook Jail! Why did I get banned? Because almost a year ago, I tried to share a meme that Facebook deemed sexual content (a post with a lady in a corset, fully covered, with a saying on…
Modern St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, at least in the United States, are likely be to characterized by commercial lucky charms and green beer—all of which has very little to do with the historical figure of the saint. Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16…
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Yes, the dream is free. We’ve been dreaming since we were little, every one of us. You can dream big or dream small. But, the hustle….That takes effort. The Dream is Free, The Hustle is Sold Separately! That isn’t just a saying, it’s the truth. If all you do is dream, you’ll never achieve your…
Sometimes, when you put your wants and needs first, people will call you selfish. They’ll make you feel like you shouldn’t do things for yourself or do things that make you feel better. Well, they’re wrong. What you’re doing is called self care. Whether it’s something as simple as getting your nails done or taking…
Sometimes, even when you’re doing everything right, life throws you a curve ball straight out of left field. Lets face it, no matter how great we think we’re doing, we’re not always prepared for those kinks in the road. I found this out just this week. I’ve spent the better majority of the last 12…