Now the days are getting longer, many of us have started thinking about spring and the inevitable spring cleaning that comes with it. It’s incredibly satisfying to root through all of your closets, drawers, and boxes and get rid of those items of clothing that you just don’t wear anymore. Not only that, but it’s […]
Life Hacks
Tips for Adding a Hanging Porch Swing

There’s something about swings that put you in a relaxed state. The gentle sway can put you in a restful and meditative state, a perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day. The good news is that you don’t have to go to the local park to enjoy a good swing set. You […]
Clearing Your Mind By Clearing Your Clutter: 5 Tips

Cluttered homes and work environments can increase feelings of stress and anxiety when we see mountains of items that need organizing. A cluttered physical environment allows dust, mold, and animal dander to accumulate─which can cause allergies and respiratory conditions such as asthma. Those living in clutter also experience shame and isolation because they don’t want to […]
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Are you thinking about ways to prepare your home for spring? While you may think the spring season takes forever to arrive, that’s not so. Seasons change so fast at times that it’s hard to ever be fully prepared. Here in Illinois Spring is trying to emerge and the worst of our cold weather is […]
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs

Here in Illinois we are going into our second year of a stink bug infestation. Over the fall they were overtaking many people’s homes. We had them crawling on the walls, windows and ceilings. They were flying around and then resting on everything from the floors to the ceilings. One night my son pulled back […]
12 Awesome Life Hacks for Parties

12 Awesome Life Hacks for Parties Are you entertaining for the holidays? December is a big month for parties and that means you need some life hacks to make things easier. From food and drinks to lighting and stains I have a lot of ideas that will help make your party a success. It is […]
These 5 Body Stretches Stop Stress Instantly

Stress is a killer in many ways. It can kill us with bad health like high blood pressure and heart attacks. It can kill our good nature by making us quick to anger or depressed. It can kill relationships, friendships and jobs. Using as many things at our disposal as we can to reduce stress […]
ORANGE – What Your Favorite Color Says About You

ORANGE – What Your Favorite Color Says About You Colors can cause reactions in our bodies and minds. A color can set the tone or mood and actually change our perceptions. Did you know that colors also have meanings and connotations that can give insight into your personality? If ORANGE is your favorite color then […]
How to go from DRAB to FAB for the Holidays #HolidayHairCare

This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #HolidayHairCare #sponsored How to go from Drab to Fab for the Holidays Festive gatherings and parties are coming up and even in the hustle and bustle of getting things done, we have to take ourselves from drab to fab so that we shine during the holidays. I have […]