The other day I was listening to the “Happier With Gretchen Rubin” podcast (a favorite, by the way) and the topic was “Are You a Hedgehog or a Fox?”. She and her sister, Elizabeth Craft, discussed the idea that people can be divided into two groups – foxes and hedgehogs. The Hedgehog and the Fox…
Create a Beautiful Life With a Gratitude Journal
We are probably all familiar with the idea of keeping a gratitude journal. Back in 1995, Sarah Ban Breathnach published the book that started it all – Simple Abundance. She shared it with Oprah and the rest is history. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….
Setting and Achieving Your Goals ~ A Challenge
Do you set goals for yourself? If so, are you making progress on your goals? Setting and achieving your goals can be quite a challenge but it’s something I’m really working on. Probably the most important step in achieving one’s goals is to write them down. There are any number of ways to do this…
I Went to a Movie Alone – And Why You Should, Too
Yesterday afternoon I went to a movie alone. By myself. No one else. I didn’t even try to find someone to join me. And it was great! This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Early this summer I made a list of 10 things…
Slow Down and Savor Life
Last night we met dear friends for dinner. The restaurant is in a charming old house in a little town about 45 minutes away. None of us had eaten there before but we had heard great things about it. We had a truly lovely evening. The restaurant was very cosy and personal. The food was…
Let’s Go On a Picnic
There is something rather romantic about a picnic. At least in theory. The reality may include the proverbial ants or other challenges of combining food and the great outdoors but somehow the charm of dining al fresco remains. Let’s take a look at some resources for planning your next picnic. This post may contain affiliate…
5 Ways to Create a Better Day
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” ~ Annie Dillard Would you like to create a better day? Do you race through your days putting out fires, handling the urgent but with little time for the important? We all have days like that but when it becomes the norm…
Create a Beautiful Life With a Stargazing Ritual
If you know me or have followed me on social media any length of time you likely know that stargazing is one of my favorite things. David and I both love to spend an hour or so admiring the beauty of the night sky. No matter what our day has been like, this ritual relaxes…
Dressing Up Mad Men-Style
Have you noticed how casual our society has become? I’m not just talking about the pajama-wearing folks at Walmart (although perhaps that deserves a post of its own) but it’s becoming increasingly rare for people to dress up for much of anything other than weddings. And goodness knows I’ve even been to a few of…
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