Remember when we used to watch cheesy teenage shows, record songs on cassette tapes, and hope our favorite song would come on the radio again? The days when teen angst would be wrapped up in lyrics we would play on repeat on our walkmans and discmans. Luckily for us we can relive those moments with Our ...
The necessities of comfort
Comfort comes from multiple places...a hug from a loved one, a sentimental song, a stroll by the water, a good book and the couch, and even a necessary Hulu binge. Sometimes just walking in the door and knowing you can have some quality couch time with your significant other and decompress from the day can ...
9 ways to think and live with a positive attitude
Written by blogging contributor, Sonia Sahota. These last four years were a mixture of exciting and life changing moments. I've grown both as a person and also faced many obstacles along the way as I made the big transition from the Connecticut suburb lifestyle to the wonderful city of Boston. Some challenges were definitely easier than others. ...
Ways to escape without getting on a plane
Sometimes we need an escape, but can't quite afford a getaway. Or we don't need a whole getaway, just a little escape from the daily madness. We don't need a plane or train (or automobile) to achieve that escape. Plus, can you imagine that credit card bill each week? Corny, yes. True? Definitely. There are much ...
Playlist: A Walk in the Park
Because everyone needs a playlist for a sunday stroll. Lit up with everything from: Phantogram, Cults, Chairlift, Coconut Records, and Vampire Weekend. Listen now!
The Beauty of Perseverance
Written by blog contributor, Tammy Luksich. Webster’s Dictionary defines perseverance as steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is the breaking point, which drives the car of maturity and success. It separates the mediocre from the overachievers, the B+ from the A-, the laborer from the foreman. The process of developing ...
Going Back
Going back to where you used to be. Whether it's visiting a city you used to live or a neighborhood...it's like going back in time. Transporting yourself to a person you used to be. A place you used to know. A version of yourself you used to know. Memories that cling to you. Bitter sweet ...
Your life isn’t Yours
Much of the day we focus on ourselves. Not a bad thing. We ensure we eat get some good sleep (hopefully) eat well (hopefully), and that we get some exercise (hopefully), etc. But throughout the day we are also without sometimes realizing, giving ourselves to others - our jobs, our significant others, our kids, our ...
The importance of weekly menu planning
Written by Contributing Blogger, Audrea Laffely Have you ever gotten home after a long day, opened the fridge and stared longingly into it, hoping that some pre-made meal would jump out at you? I used to do this a lot, or go out and buy takeout, until I started making a weekly menu. The benefits since ...
The Exercise Routine You Can Do Anywhere
We're busy. We're in a rush. We're lazy. We're tired. We're over-worked. We're' traveling. We have a lot of excuses to not get to the gym and/or not work out on a regular basis. Basically we have a lot of bullshit. Don't you think? Luckily there are some exercise routines you can do in 15 minutes ...