If you haven't already packed away your string of lights, you might consider using them to add some light to the dark month of January. Did you know that while we're gaining minutes of sun, twilight is shorter. That's why it's not feeling any lighter--yet. Since...
Winter can be a stressful time. Between the holidays, cold and flu season, and the endless gray days, you might be wishing you could just get away for awhile. If you’re craving a weekend away but don’t want to travel too far from home, you’re...
Deriving from the Latin word gratia, gratitude is the act of reflecting and appreciating all that you have received, be it tangible or intangible. It is the process of recognizing that you have something positive in your life, and it has come from an external...
Amid the hustle and bustle of holiday season, a little self-care is in order. You can take some time for you with a DIY spa day. You just need a little bit of creativity and some recipes to make whatever you don't have. Prep You are...
Losing a cherished pet can be a devastating and traumatic experience. In order to heal, it’s important to give yourself the space and time to grieve. My calico cat Murphy was 18 when I lost her. I’d adopted her from a shelter when she was 2....
From the traditional poinsettia to the big and bold amaryllis, holiday plants can provide a dazzling pop of color to your home. Here’s a handy how-to if you are gifted with a holiday plant (or if you gift yourself with one.) Poinsettia With more than 70 million...