A successful garage sale is about more than just setting out a few tables and hoping for the best. For those of us who love curating our homes and gardens, a garage sale is a chance to clear out the old to make way for the new. It’s an opportunity to pass on items that…
If marriage came with a manual, listening to experienced married people would be on the first pages. The women who have cultivated their marriages for years, through seasons of abundance and periods of drought, have wisdom to share. They have seen it all and understand that a strong partnership is built on teamwork, not saying…
We’ve all heard the saying, “Money can’t buy happiness,” but anyone who’s ever had to navigate a crowded grocery store after a long day of work would probably agree that money can buy convenience. In reality, sometimes, convenience makes life so much more enjoyable. While the rest of us juggle work, family, and everyday chores,…
Why don’t all people in a particular age group (50s, 60s, etc.) look the same? One 45-year-old looks like they’re not a day after 30, while another looks like their mother’s twin sister. The difference between looking your age, older than you are, or younger than you are usually lies in a combination of our…
You’re standing in line at the convenience store, daydreaming about what you’d do with a massive lottery jackpot. Would you buy a yacht? Quit your job and travel the world? Maybe build that dream house you’ve always wanted. The fantasy is thrilling. But the sobering truth is that the odds of winning a big lottery…
What do you see when you stand in front of a mirror? While self-love is crucial for maintaining a healthy, satisfying life, not everyone looks at themselves with eyes full of stars and admiration. Have you or a loved one been struggling to find joy and fulfillment lately? It could be that your self-love meter…
Remember when the loudest sound in the house was the dial-up modem connecting? Or when your biggest worry was someone taping over your favorite show recorded on a VHS tape? Our homes have transformed so much over the decades, with once-essential items disappearing faster than leftovers after a holiday dinner. We’ve traded bulky for sleek,…
Ever find yourself daydreaming about a life where your biggest traffic jam is waiting for a family of ducks to cross the road? Join the throngs that are now dropping out of the rat race and the boisterousness of big cities, and moving to smaller towns. The siren song of the big city is being…
We’ve all been there. You walk into your hotel room after a long day of travel, plop your bags down, and think, “Finally, time to relax!” Unfortunately, there are a few seemingly harmless mistakes that can turn your peaceful stay into a headache. I learned the hard way on one trip when I ended up…