Category Archives: Blog
The Twelfth Month of the Year
When we think of December, we think of holidays and family gatherings. To most it means busy days ahead. It’s a time of shopping, colder weather and stress. We are going to parties, wrapping presents, decorating our homes, while making time to visit our loved ones. It is loaded with traditions of gingerbread houses, cookie […]
Know Diabetes, Fight Diabetes
Over the past few decades, there has been a noticeable increase in the incidence of diabetes among adults in our country—a chronic health condition that can potentially lead to heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, and other significant health complications. Currently, more than 34 million Americans are dealing with this disease, with an anticipated 88 […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year, the month of October has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Typically, I look forward to the cooler weather, apple picking with my family, and trick-or-treating with my two young children. But October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which now has personal significance. A few months ago, I was diagnosed […]
Enter a new realm with “Portal Fantasy” Books
Some books are a magical portal to another dimension. Ever since we were kids, books have taken us on incredible adventures where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary situations, where the real world blends with realms full of magical, mythical and often dangerous creatures. Whether falling through a rabbit hole into Wonderland or stepping through […]
Happiness Happens Month is celebrated in August.
Knowing I’d be writing the August blog about Happiness heightened my awareness of the topic. I started noticing happiness comments and quotes all over. Here are some that caught my attention: “Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go” attributed to Oscar Wilde “There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way” Thich Nhat Hanh
Give Audiobooks a Try!
I have plenty of friends that tell me they don’t have time to read, and to these non-readers, I always ask, “have you tried audiobooks?” Usually people will tell me that they can’t focus on audiobooks and they get too easily distracted while listening, but I promise that by some work of magic (or maybe […]
Embrace the Summer Slowdown:
The Joy of Relaxing and Savoring Books Summer is the perfect time to escape the rush of everyday life and immerse ourselves in wonder of stories. We are often caught up prioritizing speed and productivity, that we forget to slow down and savor the stories we are reading. Doing so can be a transformative experience. […]
May flowers bring…
New Books to enjoy reading outside in the sunshine! There is nothing better than reading a great book in the warm sun! Listening to the birds singing & Mother Nature coming to life! The flowers are blooming and the air smells fresh & clean! If you’re wondering what to read next on your beautiful […]
Time to get GROWING!!
With Spring here, Summer is right around the corner! Now is the time to start planning your vegetable garden. Creating a vegetable garden has many benefits. Harvesting your own vegetables is not only a tastier and healthier option but also a relaxing project that can be shared with the whole family. Growing from seeds is […]
For a Short Month, It’s Packed!
It starts with Groundhog Day and ends 28 days later, yet so much takes place in between. The month begins with faithful followers anxiously waiting to see if winter is still upon us (…brrr!) or if spring is right around the corner.
