Over the years, my beauty routine has become simpler and simpler. I rarely wear makeup these days, and when I do, I am much more conscious about what I put on my skin (the days of cheap concealers and questionable...
I once looked after an adorable American Bull Terrier named Zach. He was a rescue dog who had been maltreated in the past, but he was adopted by a wonderful new owner who gave him a good home and...
We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. Between our jobs, relationships and health, it can be tough to stop, slow down and reflect. Being both a writer and business owner, I can relate — the struggle is real! However,...
The vacant lot that we would ultimately turn into a vibrant community garden was overgrown with grass — grass that was taller than we were. We had to use machetes to cut it down, then we let the grass...
In 2000, an 800-pound, 14-foot alligator was found sunning himself on a boat dock in Lake Talquin, Florida by a trapper. His size prompted state wildlife authorities to deem him a nuisance, and they ordered him to be euthanized...
In North America, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the natural world. For those of you who love the great outdoors, you can relate to the feeling associated with being out in nature. It can be a tough feeling...
Last night, I did a good ol’ pantry clean-out. Storing all of our dry goods and spices in glass jars is something that I have been meaning to do for quite some time — and my, my, does it...
Sipping a summer drink through a plastic straw is a familiar and seemingly innocuous experience, but an increasing number of businesses and municipalities are taking steps to phase out an item that is responsible for a surprising number of...
Building stretching into your daily routine is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to keep healthy. If you're one of the millions of people working in an office, or who has a sedentary lifestyle, a daily stretch...
On average, your heart beats more than 115,000 times a day — yet we don’t often give this vital organ much thought. We also tend to think of “heart health” as something that relates only to the aging population,...