Winter might be bleak, but spring is always just around the corner to infuse the world with some much-needed color. No matter where you are on this irregularly-shaped ellipsoid called Earth, humans have created fun ways to celebrate life’s renewal. Some springtime festivals are linked to the place where they originated. Others have gone global […]

At first, the thought of reorganizing your home can sound like a dreadful task. It requires weeks or sometimes even months of planning, researching, and then finally — executing. But home reorganizing is a lot easier than you might think. As long as you have a plan of attack and know some good organizational hacks, […]

Ah, winter. We get a few holidays over, only to realize that there are holidays every month that we must attend to — but the most distinguishable feature of the seasons is the weather. Snow can be a nuisance. It’s cold and wet, and makes travel difficult. However, for kids, winter break and the snow […]

Let’s talk about bad habits. No, not the hit song released by superstar musician Ed Sheeran. We’re talking about the little things you do every day that are slowly chipping away at your quality of life and personal well-being. When looking for a featured image for this article — I noted that almost every photo […]

Everyone gets sad sometimes. But not everyone gets SAD. SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a condition that occurs when your mood changes with the seasons. And while anyone could potentially get SAD at any time of the year, it usually happens during the colder, darker months. There are many reasons why you might feel […]

Winter break is the second longest respite from school, only trailing the summer months. Having a long break in the middle of the school year is nice, but it can present a few predicaments for students. The long winter weeks away from school can sometimes get a little boring — but there are things you […]

With the holidays upon us, you might start hearing one specific question a lot more. Without fail, more than one person will probably ask you, “What are you thankful for this year?” After all, Thanksgiving is nearly here, and the holidays are usually a time to show your appreciation. Between work, school, and any personal […]

Caring for a family member or friend is a big task. Not only are you anticipating the medical treatment, but you are also thinking about their recovery. And there’s a probable chance that you haven’t cared for someone going through this type of treatment. Because of this, it can be challenging to anticipate their needs. […]

You want the very best for your elderly loved one. You want them to feel supported, cared for, and loved each and every day. Yet, caring for them is a big undertaking. Whether you’re caring for them yourself or if you’ve hired a home care provider, there is a level of commitment. You are responsible […]

So I woke up yesterday and saw that many national chains have started holiday shopping “sales.” One headline said, “black Friday starts on Halloween this year.” Cray-Cray — Seriously, Cray-Cray! Did I hop on the ads and look at what they had? Of course I did. Did I think about holiday stress? Of course I […]