How I Accomplished More After Giving up New Year’s Resolutions
I’ve never felt drawn to traditional New Year’s resolutions. For me, the thought of creating a specific challenge that lasts 365 days felt a little…
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Ring in the New Year the Right Way
With 2018 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on your 2019 goals. Whether you want to actually stick to a resolution, or you’re…
5 Things to Do in January Instead of Making New Year’s Resolutions
So, it’s January, and the one question on everybody’s lips is “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” In the past, I’ve always had big plans for…
How to Be a Better Listener
I’m a huge Oprah fan. And not because I won a car on her show (yes, that really happened). For me, what made Oprah Winfrey…
How to Take a Healthy Approach to the Holidays
My mom makes Italian rainbow cookies once a year, for Christmas. Like the rainbow cookies, specific dishes are family traditions around the holidays: sweet potato…
How Learning to Let Go of Expectations Made My Holidays Better
I am the queen of holiday dreams, plans and expectations. As soon as Christmas decor starts filling my local Target, I start having visions of…
Good Hospitality: It’s an Attitude, Not a Rule Book
One of my uncles always remembers my favorite coffee mug. Recalling my pickiness (ahem, refined taste) when it comes to the ceramic thickness, handle size,…
Staying Mindful and Calm During Holiday Chaos
Talk to just about anyone when December comes rolling around and they’ll tell you they’re incredibly busy, swamped, even teetering at their max capacity. The…
5 Tips for Traveling as a Couple
The first time I went on vacation with a significant other, I had dreams of romantic dinners, discovering new and exotic places together, and taking…
5 Holiday Activities That Won’t Break The Bank
I absolutely love the holidays. Despite the heavy-handed message to buy buy buy, the truth is I don’t have to spend a fortune to feel…
