I don't know about you, but traveling can put a dent in your bank account, and sometimes you just need to take the time to save and spend a little less. There are plenty of ways to stay more local, take shorter weekend trips, and find ways to escape without really going away. Here are a ...
Unwind, unwind and unwind some more
When you've had a day, a week, a month, and even a year (already), take a moment. A moment to unwind. A moment for you. A moment to sit back, relax, and take it easy. Have you ever noticed that a song, or even just a lyric from a song, can change a mood? When ...
A little spice and everything nice
... too corny? Perhaps. But sometimes we need a chill and easy-going playlist to kick back to when the times are getting busy. It allows us to sink into it, allow ourselves to unwind, and enjoy the moment and season we're in. A few classics, some retro, some newbie songs, and of course the mix of ...
It feels like summer…
Okay okay, some parts of the country/world have warm temps throughout the year, but if you're a new englander like myself, the seasonal changes are bit more substantial. Going from blizzards to torrential downpours to steamy summers, it's quite the change of pace throughout the year. But...when the the temps warm up, and the sun ...
Summer book list ready to pop open
Finding time to read may not always be the easiest, but taking some time off in the summer for mental health, relaxation and/or just because gives us a little extra time. Imagine yourself sitting on a beach with the waves crashing or by the pool with the sun shining, or just on your couch with ...
what soothes your soul?
Have you ever noticed, that it really can take a little moment, a small slice or pie, a song, a text, or even a quick chat with a friend to lighten up a mood. Sooth your soul. Brighten that smile. Work days are rough. If you work in an industry like me in marketing, there are ...
Is vacation a choice?
More and more often I see folks denying themselves their paid vacation time, especially the younger folks. And there are others who go on vacation but log on each day, and basically work, just from another location. Does this sound right? No, no, and no. Reasons I've heard and felt myself at times for not going ...
Do you make time for nothing?
I recently read an article in the New York Times about the "case for doing nothing" and it made me think --- when do we, make time for doing "nothing"...not checking our phones, not watching tv, not making a to do list, just nothing. It seems like a foreign concept even to myself, I realize ...
spring is here
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. The scent of fresh cut grass, glistening from last nights rain showers, start of gardening season, flowers beginning to bloom, sun is shining and that sizzle from the backyard grille.. Spring is underway and we are all excited about it. My personal favorite has to be the first rainfall in ...
hit the reset button
Did you know the majority of folks, especially millennials do not take their full vacation time? It's not just for the sake of not having enough money for vacation, but more so because of falling behind at work, or looking poorly to their superiors. They want to be on top of their job, at all ...