Perhaps one of the greatest struggles we all face is the struggle to accept and love ourselves despite our many flaws. Depending on where you are in your personal journey, practicing self-love can be challenging, especially when you feel like you don’t deserve it. But no matter what you have done, what mistakes you have made, or what has happened to you, I want you to know that you dese[...]
With so much stress in our daily lives, self-care is more important now than ever. That means taking care of your mental and physical health. But with everything you’ve got going on, it’s not always easy to do. In fact, it’s probably at the bottom of the list. And when you do decide to do something for yourself, you might even feel a little guilty. But self-care isn’t selfish. It�[...]
A simple and delicious quick bread, this cranberry orange bread is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It’s super moist and bursting with flavor. And it looks pretty too! Enjoy it for breakfast, snack or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee. A few things to love about this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe... You can easily double it to make two loaves if your family ea[...]
We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still committed to your resolutions. But It’s going to take more than a few new year resolutions to make this year better than the last. It takes self-reflection, motivation, and the willingness to leave old habits behind. Think about the goals you’ve set for the year. Now imagine how it would feel to achieve them. If you want[...]
I love a good cocktail! I'm not a fan of the hard stuff, so I prefer drinks on the sweeter side. This pomegranate holiday cocktail checks all the boxes. A little sweet, festive, and finished with just the right amount of fizz. Easy to make and the perfect cocktail for your holiday party! Pomegranate Holiday Cocktail Before you begin, know that there are a few ways to[...]
Last year was the first Christmas my family spent in our home in years. While we were disappointed that we couldn’t be with family and friends, we made it special by creating a fun list of things to do leading up to Christmas. Focusing on fun activities helped us get excited about the holidays and keep our minds off what we were missing. We had so much fun that we are doing it again this[...]
Your home should be a place of peace. Your sanctuary. Everything from the décor to the scent to the people in it should spark joy. Even though it can be chaotic at times, home should be the place where you are most relaxed and where you recharge and restore. But creating a home filled with love and happiness takes some effort. The happiest families work to stay connected and grow together[...]
The holidays are here! And while they may bring tidings of comfort and joy, they can also bring a healthy helping of stress—especially this year. Who isn't already on edge between travel restrictions, supply chain issues, vaccination wars, and a mix of political opinions? Add in a few difficult relatives and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress. While you can’t control any of these[...]
Remember those old television skits where they would show the house of the future? They featured all these labor-saving appliances, electronics, and gadgets that were supposed to make life easier and give you more time to relax. And while rapid advances in technology have given us many of the modern conveniences they promised, somehow, we missed out on the extra free time part of it. As li[...]
While I am a summer girl at heart, I do enjoy watching the leaves change, warm drinks, cozy pajamas, and the start of sweater weather in the fall. And you don't need much of an excuse to curl up in a comfy chair with a cuddly blanket. From picking the perfect apple to finding the ideal fall scent that is not pumpkin spice, here are my 5 fall must-haves of the season. 1. A cozy s[...]
