Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be used, you can read my full disclosure here. Self-Acceptance is Self-Compassion. You need to accept who you are and be happy with that person. If you are constantly beating yourself up about trivial things, you will never accept yourself completely. While there are occasions where you need to be self-critical, most of the time you should focus on using self-compassion. There was a book written several years ago called, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. The idea behind the book is people are constantly confronted with minor items they have to deal w ..read more

Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be used, you can read my full disclosure here. With the Holiday Season approaching, it shouldn’t be creating stress about giving gifts if your wallet is reaching its bottom dollar. Gifts made at home, in my opinion, show more creativity, and a sense of what the true spirit of the holiday season was meant to be. Candy Cane Sugar Scrub is one of the best gift ideas for Christmas. I have links to most of the supplies you will need, the rest you probably already have in your pantry. My daughter and her friends loved getting this gift. ​This project ..read more

I was recently going thru some of the old books I have on my shelf and came across a book about leaving a legacy.  It got me thinking about what people will say about me when I’m gone. I questioned, am I living my legacy? ​ Usually, when one thinks about a legacy, they typically think it’s something that is left behind after a person has passed. Leaving a legacy is more about what you have learned in your life vs. what you have earned in your life. It’s leaving behind your values rather than your valuables. ​ ​​Embracing your journey and living with passion and uniqueness ..read more

Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be used, you can read my full disclosure here. Each year, my kids and I try to pack in as much family fun as we can before winter is upon us.  Fall is my favorite time of year. I love oversized sweaters. The crisp days, the sound and smell of the dry leaves crunching under my feet, and the sweet smell of homemade apple cobbler baking in the house. Here are the many family fun activities my kids and I try to accomplish every fall: Family Fun Fall Bucket List Apple Pickin’ Time; Go to your nearest apple orchard and look for the best apples At ..read more

Featured Guest Post Author:  Peter Minkoff Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be used, you can read my full disclosure here. To become small business owners, all you need is money, luck, and persistence. However, being a great business owner means taking things to another level. Is there a hidden recipe for becoming a wonderful and successful entrepreneur? Even though no business is the same, just like no book is the same, step by step, chapter by chapter you’ll create a magnificent story you’ll be proud of. But how can you achieve that? Here are a couple of steps that will help y ..read more

Baby It’s Cold – Stay Warm with these Flavors of Fall  It is getting oh so cold outside. I love this time of year because I love the cozy feeling of a warm sweater, a fluffy throw blanket across my lap, and maybe sitting in front of a fire pit on the deck with good friends or just my loved ones. With the slight nip of a cool breeze, taking a sip of that just made hot cider or hot chocolate drink soothes that chill that can settle inside you. HOT APPLE CIDER RUM PUNCH Hot apple cider that’s flavored with apples, oranges, ginger, and cinnamon, and then spiked with dark rum. It tru ..read more

This is my favorite time of the year. Sitting in front of the fireplace, wrapping up in warm blankets and sweaters, and sitting out back at the fire pit with my warm drink. This is definitely the beginning of the cozy season. But first, we need to make sure we are getting winter-ready. Everything always seems fresher in the fall. The air is crisper, the color scheme of the outdoors is just a little brighter with all the fall foliage, and the temperatures are cooler. Decluttering and fall cleaning inside and outside the house is the perfect way to give the whole family a fresh start ..read more

Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be used, you can read my full disclosure here. Macarons (actual spelling), are said to be difficult to make. I did enough research to learn a few tips that actually made it a little easier and not quite so bad. That’s okay because after all, we are here to challenge ourselves, correct? Also, keep in mind, go easy on yourself and realize that you may not produce the perfect macaron every time. I sure know I didn’t.​ ​From the recipe I chose to use for this challenge, with some extra tips for us beginners, we can create many different flavor profiles ..read more

As the industrial revolution reaches its fourth century, its impacts on the environment are becoming more and more visible. Along with the pollution of habitats both in water and on land, air pollution has reached great heights as well. With the atmosphere the planet currently has, your skin has become prone to complications now more than ever. The dangers your skin is facing are starting to pile up. From skin aging and acne breakouts to more frightful cases like psoriasis and cancer. Luckily, innovative solutions to these problems are also constantly being discovered. One of these solutions ..read more

These quick and clever cooking tips & tricks will change how you cook for the better. Save time prepping food and make cooking easier, and get organized. Read on for cooking Tips Every Beginner Should Know. Cooking Tips & Tricks GENERAL COOKING TIPS SAUCES & SEASONINGS MEAT & POULTRY BARBECUING FRUITS & VEGETABLES PASTA, RICE & POTATOES BAKING General Cooking Tips 1. Add a little zest. When a recipe calls for a “zest” of citrus fruit, it’s referring to the colorful outer part of the skin, not the inner white part, which is known as the pith. The zest ..read more