The leaves have been raked, and the patio furniture put away. The days are getting shorter, and yes, the chill in the air is obvious as you dig out that big comfy sweater or an extra blanket. For some, the cool temperatures of late fall and winter are a welcomed relief for better sleep, while […]
With the start of a new season, especially one that suggests cuddling near the fireplace, hot chocolate, and dunk-able cookies, my thoughts gravitate around hibernating for a few months and staying warm and comfortable. Night falls sooner now that the sun retires much earlier, and the temperature dips with it.
I must admit, bad dreams happen to the best of us. No one is immune. When adults experience bad dreams or nightmares, it is generally due to stress in their everyday life or resulting from illness or an unresolved traumatic experience.
Are you finding yourself spending less time outdoors? When you do, are you sipping a hot coffee instead of a cool and refreshing drink? Those are definite signs that summer is waving a fond goodbye while Fall rolls in with the cooler temperatures and crunchy fallen leaves under your feet instead of soft sand.
Do you ever feel like some people excel at entertaining and seem to pull it off with ease and that you’re not one of them? You aren’t alone. But as a formerly horrible hostess, I’m here to tell you my top three essential tips for easy family entertaining. You too can learn to thrive as […]
It’s the time of year when people typically get caught by the common cold. Although not specific to the cold weather, summer colds can be equally brutal. Do you ever wonder why cold symptoms always seem to get worse in the evening?
We are nowhere close to the period portrayed in movies such as Star Trek and Star Wars but it sure does seem like it sometimes. Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past century – at warp speed one would say. Gizmos of all kinds can be found affecting almost every area of […]
Hosting get-togethers at home is trending and growing in popularity. What a great way to save money and keep unneeded expenses at bay. Allowing you to have lots of fun and spend quality time with friends and family. We’d like to share some tips to get you started and make things easier for you to […]
Tired of your old bedroom? Need something new? Want to love your space again? Let’s see how you can change some things around to achieve this. Yes, that means you’re ready to makeover your bedroom into your sanctuary. To begin: there are some things you may love and want to keep (and that’s OK).
It is that time of the year when the weather starts to get a lot colder and snow will eventually begin to fall onto the ground. Practicing a little bit of cocooning and staying in your cozy home suddenly isn’t such a bad idea. However, we all have to eat and let’s be honest, no […]