With the holidays just behind us, and the fresh new year, we have to take time to think. Think through what we have, that we are lucky to be where we are, and appreciate how much more we have than so many others. The things to be thankful for: Health - Even if we aren't perfectly healthy. ...
Five ways a pet can be the perfect therapy
We give a gift by adopting a pet and giving them a loving and caring home. In return we get love, devotion, laughter, memories that can't be tarnished, and pure unconditional friendship with a new member of the family. In addition, when we lease expect it, our pets can be the perfect therapy. They're always there, ...
Five reasons to Live a Little More
My couch is glorious. When I come home from a tiring day or week, I am day dreaming of that moment I walk in, pour a glass of wine, and sit my ass down in yoga pants and a sweatshirt. Hulu is on. Lights are dimmed. And my calm sets in. But c'mon. A year from ...
Go on a date, with yourself
I used to think having dinner or going to the movies by yourself would be lonely. I would feel like a loser. This past year, my perception on this changed. There were times when my friends or family were busy, not around, or didn't necessarily have a desire to do the same thing I did ...
Friendship.
Written by blogging contributor, Audrea. Life is busy. We all have a million things going on and a million things to do, and as responsibilities pile up, friendships can be put on the back burner. Good, solid friendships need to be maintained in order to flourish and that takes some work. These days it’s so easy ...
There is Always a Reason to Be Grateful
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. With less than three months left in the year, it has made me stop and think about how much I am grateful for. As people we don’t always take the time (or have the time) to think about what we’re thankful for. At this moment in my life I am grateful for ...
Friendships that Last
There are so many types of friendships and relationships in our lives. The ones that are fleeting and are gone before they began, short stories, the ones that test us, and the ones that stay by us - through the good shit and bullshit. Each friendship makes an impact...and sometimes the shorter ones are even more ...
Pay it Forward in Action
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. Sometimes we all get lost and fall into our weekly routines forgetting about the importance of appreciation and giving back to the community. I know I definitely have. I have been sucked into my zombie-like routine and have not awoken from it…until recently. I came across an organization that truly ...
The Joy of Summer Traditions
Written by contributing blogger: Daniela Forte. If there is anything those closest know about me, is that I am a traditionalist. I firmly believe in the value of tradition and that belief is strong during the summer months. I admit I am not a fan of summer, but I am a fan of summer traditions. Events like church fairs and ...
Framily and Paying it Forward
June has been one of those months. It has been a struggle to fight the good fight on many days. There were moments when getting out of bed seemed impossible. My family, although 800 miles away has been a great support system. There is always the encouraging phone call or package of mama's baked goods. ...