October 29, 2020 For years, technology has overtaken our lives, leaving the people we share it with competing for attention. With our busy schedules leaving so little time for togetherness, many of us have made concerted efforts to minimize how digital distractions impact us. Then, 2020 happened and, suddenly, we weren’t leaving the house! You…
November 4, 2020 If screen time for all of us wasn’t enough before this pandemic, now with Zoom meetings and online school, some of us are glued to screens most of our waking hours. It’s keeping people inside, making us sit more, and is straining our eyes. That’s just the beginning! While being online has…
November 3, 2020 As the holidays get closer, many people have started to plan out their holiday menus. And, that includes everyone’s favorite holiday dessert … pumpkin pie. But, before you just make the same recipe you’ve made every year, why not try one of these unique flavor variations to impress your guests. Most people…
November 5, 2020 Did you know that your WFH posture can affect your productivity? It’s true. It can also affect your self-confidence too. Think about it this way. You are slumped in your chair, shoulders hunched as you plug away at your keyboard. What is happening to your body? Not a lot of good. Don’t assume you need to get…
November 10, 2020 Face it, we are stressed out, aren’t we? Now the holidays are sliding into base fast and we’ll have that extra stress on top of it. Perhaps learning to say no to a few things will enable us to find a little extra peace of mind in turbulant times. What do I…
November 12, 2020 It is around this time each year that many of us start to move indoors to exercise. However, this year is unlike any other year, in more ways than one. Thanks, 2020! Take fitness routines for example. Typically, the late fall and early winter has us heading to the gym, working out at home…
December 15, 2020 Insomnia can strike even on the best of days. Added stress and anxiety caused by a worldwide pandemic makes it even more difficult to enjoy a night of adequate sleep. And yet a good night’s sleep keeps our immune systems in check. Sleep helps restore our body…and mind and is essential for…
November 16, 2020 While this holiday season is making heading over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house a tad unsettling, now is the time to snag travel deals that you can use when this pandemic bites the dust. According to the Travel Leaders Group, 70 percent of North Americans plan to take…
December 7, 2020 Raise your hand if you ever imagined living through a pandemic. Nobody? Right. We’ve all heard about the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918, but who could have thought that something similar might happen in our lifetimes? Technology, international travel, and modern conveniences have given us so much freedom, so being in a…
November 23, 2020 It feels like another punch in the gut, but we’ve heard more and more how COVID-19 seems to spread quickly at small family gatherings. As such, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released guidance on how Americans can stay safer while traveling, hosting, or attending parties with family…
November 18, 2020 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But this holiday season, no doubt family gatherings will be smaller, and budgets tighter. Start with a little gratitude, and then come up with an action plan for making the most of the holiday season while also sticking to a budget. Here are six…
November 30, 2020 Did you know that months after being infected with COVID-19, there are people who are still living with symptoms? In the United States, we’ve started calling them “long haulers” and in the UK, they refer to this as “Long COVID.” The fact that there is a term for this should tell you…
November 25, 2020 What is the first rule of snacking? No, it is not that you do not talk about snacking. The first rule of snacking is to plan your snacks ahead of time. Planning takes the guesswork out of it and helps you avoid any moments that lead to unhealthy choices that feed the ‘3…
December 8, 2020 What a year! As we roll into the final month of 2020, so many things look and feel different. It can be a bit depressing when we miss out on the activities we loved to do each year. It can be upsetting when traditions have to be left out or altered. It…
December 17, 2020 Are you wondering how to celebrate Christmas virtually? Whether you can’t visit relatives who are far away or you are choosing to socially distance, here are a few simple tips to help you enjoy the holidays at home this year. Host a Zoom Call Get everyone together for a few minutes before…
December 14, 2020 Who can resist a big plate of Christmas cookies? If you’re trying to watch your carbs or your sugar, holiday snacks and treats can be a downfall that’s hard to say no to. Thankfully, with a few simple modifications and a little bit of willpower, you can make it through the holidays…
December 24, 2020 Have you heard of shampoo bars? It’s like a soap bar for your hair. I recently tried them and I am hooked! How did it take me this long to hop on this eco-trend? There are a few reasons these bars are good for your pocketbook, good for the environment, and good…
December 29, 2020 Nothing feels quite like a new ‘do. A fresh haircut or coloring can make you feel brand new, especially when you can’t just head to get a blowout right now! Depending on where you live getting your hair cut, colored, and styled can be difficult. Limited hours on your stylist schedule, extra…
December 22, 2020 Part of the holiday season in our home is giving and being thankful for what we have. If you’re wondering how to give while social distancing, here are a few simple ideas that you and your family can do this season. Of course, the easiest way to give is by making a…
January 11, 2021 We did it. 2020, the year that will go down in history, is over. I think we all might be feeling a tad bit of pandemic ennui or malaise right about now, am I right? It’s time to embrace 2021 with gusto and start fresh. Refresh yourself with what the experts are dubbing ‘The Year…
January 14, 2021 We all have those days we wake up on the wrong side of the bed. We also all seem to be a bit (a lot?) moodier now with pandemic fatigue, stress, lack of sleep, anxiety, and fear. All that can often manifest in a classic “bad mood.” And then that mood can…
January 7, 2021 When a cold wind blows it sometimes chills to the bone. What does that mean for your skin? Sensitive skin or not, winter skin problems are real and there are ways to combat the effects of that dry indoor air and cold outdoor wind that blows this time of year. What are the most common…
December 31, 2020 Remember how excited everyone was for the “roaring 20s” to make a comeback last year? Unfortunately, 2020 had other plans. Instead of getting ramped up for a great decade, our lives came to a screeching halt. Sitting at home during a pandemic took a toll on us physically and mentally. That’s why…
January 12, 2021 If you’re looking for easy soups in the crockpot that will fill up your family, keep reading for a few favorites. These simple soup recipes can be prepped in the morning so that they are ready to be served at dinner time with very little extra preparation. Loaded Baked Potato Soup This…
February 4, 2021 Well, here we are. Another winter in full swing and a pandemic means most of us are home a lot more. Rather than do the same old thing or sit around complaining about the lack of places to go, why not find some new things to keep yourself (and your family) busy…
January 26, 2021 The last year was a big one for many subscription box services. They had to provide stellar service in a lockdown world and pivot to the changing needs of their subscribers who found themselves living life differently. The ones that stand out provided value, fun, convenience, and a distraction in our stay-at-home lives. They…
January 25, 2021 If there’s ever been a time to focus on your personal wellness, it’s now. Being home with a pandemic going on has persuaded many of us to take a look at our lives and how the choices we make affect our wellness and happiness. We’ve opened our eyes to focus on self-care…
February 1, 2021 The way we live today makes it incredibly easy to purchase items in the blink of an eye or the click of a button. We can buy fast, have it delivered quickly, and never think about the mountains of stuff we are accumulating within a week or year. Fast fashion contributes to this problem,…
February 8, 2021 The winter months call for a curated list of the tastiest bottles to help ward off the chill. Here are six wine recommendations that are perfect for sipping fireside, snuggled under a cozy blanket. Let’s raise a glass to 2021 and celebrate the winter…and the spring to come! Cheers! Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve…
February 2, 2021 Teaching your child to eat a rainbow is one way to encourage them to have healthy eating habits. By choosing a variety of different naturally colored foods, it’s more likely that children will have a balanced diet. Of course, we want kids to understand that they should be choosing foods that are…