Traditionally I put the Christmas decorations away on New Years Eve, but I’m feeling the itch to get it done a little earlier this year. I’m not sure if it has something to do with how early Thanksgiving was this year (the weekend I generally decorate), so I …
Not the perfect gift? What now?
There will be a lot of gifts exchanged over the next week or so. Hopefully, every gift you give or receive will resonate well and be loved and cherished for years to come. But what if they aren’t? As the gift-giver, unless you know the gift is something …
Are you a good gift giver?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but for many, there may still be a lot left to do around gift giving this holiday season. Over the next few weeks we will make several little, and big, decisions about who to buy for, how much to spend, …
Smell the flowers . . . if you can find them.
Photo: Ales Krivec Spring. It’s refreshing. Flowers are blooming. Birds are singing. Life is magical . . . if it weren’t for all that dog-gone Spring Cleaning guilt. Clean the carpets. Clean the windows. Clean the garage. Clear out the clutter. One of the quickest ways to give …
Honoring Earth Day
“The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the …
Honoring Earth Day: How to Keep Mother Earth Happy and Healthy
“The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the …
Not Another Tie! Better Gift Giving Ideas
Thanksgiving Doorbusters. Black Friday Specials. Cyber Monday Madness. The holiday gift-giving time is upon us . . . along with the stress we put upon ourselves to find the perfect gifts. Don’t get me wrong, there is amazing joy in finding the perfect gift (when it happens …
How to you honor Earth Day?
People are passionate about the good stewardship of the environment and every spring we celebrate the outdoors with special focus on how to take better care of nature and the world around us. Earth Day is celebrated with fun runs, outdoor art projects, book and clothing swaps, recycle …