Surviving Stressful Times

When my husband accepted his new job in July, I knew we were in for several months of insanity. We would need to sell our house (and all that goes along with getting it ready!), wrap up life in our …

What Loving Yourself Means…

Forgiving yourself for all the mistakes you have made, big and small Saying NO once in a while. Finding a way to achieve balance in your life. Listening to your intuition. Going to the spa and knowing it is good …

Healthy DIY Holiday Gifts

Thanks to Madeline Everett! for today’s guest post! I definitely plan on trying these out. Hope you enjoy! Also don’t forget to check out our Wellness Inspired Gift Idea board on Pinterest for more ideas!  The upcoming holiday season had …

be HAPPIER in your HOME

Love these ideas and completely agree! Although with 4 messy kids, I have found number 2 to be quite impossible. My dad can attest to that staying with us this week 🙂 Have a happy day!

Found this list on apartmenttherapy.com and was inspired! Hopefully it will inspire you t00!

1. Make your bed.

The book The Happiness Project, explains that this three minute task is one of the simplest habits you can adopt to positively impact your happiness.

2. Bring every room back to “ready.”

I learned this trick from Marilyn Paul’s clever book, It’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Keys. It’s a known fact: Clutter causes stress; order creates a haven from it. This mood-boosting routine is simple: Take about three minutes to bring each room back to “ready” before you depart it. (Unless you have a toddler, or a partner who likes to simulate earthquakes, three minutes should be sufficient.)

3. Display sentimental items around your home.

One reason that experiences (and memories of those experiences) make us happier than material things is due to the entire…

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Finding Your Happy Place(s)

In the midst of chaos, stress or change (or all 3 together as I have had these past few months!), I find it helpful to step back and get to one of my happy places. There are certain places that …

Five Ways Recycling Is Impacting the World

Today’s guest post is from Sophia at My “Soph” Called Life. Sophia is a stay at home mom, living in Upstate New York and blogging about Eco-friendly lifestyle tips.  She finds that it is easy to transition into a green lifestyle …