This year, I made a very cliche resolution in January to dedicate my free time and funds to travel. Traveling can be fun, exhilarating and adventurous. But sometimes it’s anything but relaxing. That’s why, for me, vacations and travel aren’t synonymous. Vacations for me, are meant almost exclusively for rest and relaxation. When I’m looking for adventure, I travel. When I’m looking for relaxation and stress relief, I vacation. If you’re feeling stressed and need to take a break, there are…
In today’s fast-paced society, many of us put the requests of others above our own needs. Maybe you can relate. If you’ve ever stayed late at work even though you had planned to go…
Saving the environment while saving money? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s not. By investing in renewable energy sources and getting your electricity from resources that are better for the…
Throughout history, women had a very different role in the workforce than they do now. The legislation, social change, and empowered women entering the workforce have changed not only the types of work women…
For many of us, the idea of unplugging from our electronic devices is as strange as speaking a foreign language we’ve never heard before. We make up excuses about our work, personal life or…
Natural. Light. Diet. Organic. If you’re trying to eat better, you might look for those words. The thing is, they’re industry buzzwords and don’t necessarily mean that the food behind the label is healthy.…
Mental clarity is battle often fought but rarely won. We don’t often consider that mental clarity is often tied to our physical surroundings. If our home is a mess, chances are our head is too.…
Now that summer has come to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your vacation for next year. If you’re anything like me, you hope that your summer will include a dream vacation…
Summer is coming to an end, which means the end of beach days, sunny weather, flip-flops and vacations — but it isn’t all bad! Make the end of summer a little bit better with…
Labor Day is soon upon us, and that means summer is nearly over. Luckily, we get an extra day to celebrate the end of the summer season! Whether you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing…