5 Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make Someone’s Day
Remember the phrase “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” that you learned growing up? It’s the impetus behind my personal…
Thinking Outside the Box: Meaningful Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
One year for Christmas, one of my college best friends gave me framed photos of a trip to Europe that we took the previous summer.…
Ways to Welcome Being Single for the Holidays
Unattached this Christmas? You might be tempted to fret, but being single during the holiday season can be an incredibly enjoyable time in your life.…
Holiday Movies That Will Stick with You All Year Round
The holidays are my favorite time of year, and to me, it’s not officially Christmas until I’ve screened my favorite holiday movies. I love the…
The Challenge of Giving up 40 Things for Lent
About 10 days ago when I was wasting time on Facebook (as I usually do), I came across a quiz that caught my eye: “What…
6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
This time of year can be rough. Most of the country is tangled up in bitter cold. With the holidays long gone and spring seeming…
Your Ultimate Fall Bucket List
As a lover of all four seasons, I enjoy finding things to appreciate every month of the year. Autumn, in particular, is exciting and fun,…
When Your Parents Decide to Sell Your Childhood Home
My parents are a lot like Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in “Father of the Bride.” My dad is the neurotic one, always flitting around…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad
If you’ve retired the typical Father’s Day gifts of cologne and power tools and want to give dad a unique present this year, we’ve compiled…
5 Things I Learned While Living Alone
I originally chose to live alone after some bad luck with roommates in college. Being a journalist, I knew I’d have an odd schedule and…