Tips for Creating a Personal Workout Space at Home

October 23, 2023

In today's world, prioritizing your physical health is a game-changer for a better quality of life. Research shows that exercise is a miracle cure right at your fingertips. But the gym isn't for everyone, and that's where a personal workout space shines. Discover the benefits, from convenience to self-care. Learn how to pick the right room, incorporate natural lighting, invest in the right equipment, and personalize your space so you can be motivated to stay healthy and confident.

7 Ways to Minimize the Risk of Infection in Your Home Office

November 25, 2022

Nobody wants to get sick, but it’s an ever-present threat as of late. Whether you’re worried about the flu, viral colds, or other serious ailments, there are things you can do to minimize the risk that you face in your home office. Implement these seven tips to stay safe and healthy.

Smart Ways to Remove Junk from Your Home

June 3, 2022

Junk haulers play a major role in the reduction of recyclable materials and items by making sure that they are disposed of in sustainable and friendly ways. Globally, only 13% gets recycled. The larger proportion is thrown in dumps and landfills even though much of material is recyclable or biodegradable. Here’s how a junk removal service can help you recycle and donate what you don't want.

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5 Simple Ways to Attract Happiness Now

April 4, 2022

It’s the age-old question, ‘is the glass half empty or half full?” How we attract happiness is more complex than simple optimism or pessimism. Learn how to easily begin cultivating more happiness TODAY with these 5 simple tips that take only moments to do.

Not Feeling Your Christmas 2020 Vibe? Here’s How to Get it Back

November 20, 2020

Even with facing unprecedented restrictions, the 2020 holiday season is coming up on us fast. It’s up to each one of us to make it as jolly for ourselves as we can. If your ho ho ho is low low low, learn how to jump start your Christmas vibe for 2020.

Can’t decorate? 5 Quick Ways to Change Your Thoughts So You Can Change Your Space.

August 28, 2020

Do you believe that what you think can influence your life? If the only word you find to describe your living room is blah, you’re letting your thoughts affect your feelings.

A blah room is uninspiring and dull.

I’ll bet if you felt that way about the clothes you wore, you’d go shopping for some new pieces or accessories to jazz things up, right?

You wouldn’t go years feeling the blahs with your outfits without making some changes.

Why would you live with décor that made you feel that way and expect to feel differently without making changes?

Just like a new outfit, new throw pillows or an area rug won’t change the course of your life, but they can ignite a spark that inspires a revolution in the way you feel about your room.

How you think can about your home will shape your reality.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 13 Ways to Avoid Boredom at Home

March 20, 2020

If we’re going to be cooped up for another 6 to 8 weeks, now is a great time to roll your sleeves up and get started on a project or two. So, if you’re stuck at home during this unfortunate time, here’s 13 Ways to Avoid Boredom at Home During COVID-19.

Is Your Morning Magic? How to Create the Time to Get Stuff Done!

December 20, 2019

The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with the people you cherish but it can also me a hectic time: last minute parties, work deadlines, school concerts and a whole lot of other things that demand your time and attention. Before you spend time addressing all those other tasks, I’d like to share with you a simple morning routine that has helped me to keep everything in my life in check.

5 Simple Ways to Create A Sacred Space After A Life Change

August 23, 2019

Our lives are busy, and we’re not meant to grind our days away without a chance to recharge. And, it’s not realistic to think that you’ll remember to slow down and recharge in between work, meetings, care giving and everything else you do to keep the world spinning and the lights on. The fact that you’ve found a few moments to ponder this really means that you are at least interested in a slowing down for some self-care and it’s important to pay attention to that. Having a personal, sacred space, doesn’t have to be elaborate, it just needs to support you for a few moments so you can re-energize yourself.

15 Essential Holistic Dorm Room Items You’ll Actually Use In 2019 - Affordable And Sustainable

August 2, 2019

So I got to go to my little cousins High school graduation last weekend and it got me thinking, holy cow summer is almost over and the kids will be going back to school within the next couple weeks. My brain starting ticking on a bunch of memories from college. I had the best time! I also bought a crap ton of things that I didn’t need! (Newbie problems)… The question I came up with was, how can I impart my years of wisdom for the younger generation so they don’t spend their money, or mom and dad’s money, on things that will stay in the box? Yes, you’ll need notebooks, pens and paper – at least I think people still write things down…This list of 15 essential holistic dorm room items that you’ll actually use, is my little manifesto that I wish someone would have written when I was off to school years ago.

8 Ways to Get Amazing Sleep By Bringing Nature Into Your Bedroom.

July 26, 2019

Over here in the Northeast it’s been hot! Like, really hot... For people that can make ice cubes in the backyard until April, this means that sleeping is not comfortable. Hell, moving at all is not comfortable. And, if you’re blessed to live in a home with radiator heating like mine, there is no ductwork which means no central air! (Don’t you dare say window unit!) I love the charm of my radiator heating. It keeps my house perfectly warm in the winter and that’s more important due to our disproportionate seasons. Unfortunately, this post is not about cooling down. (That’s just the context for the time of year I’m writing this. So, don’t cry for me Argentina! I will gladly take my two months of heat and suffer through like a champ because I know what’s a comin’ in a few months.) Instead, this post is all about 8 ways to get amazing sleep by bringing nature into your bedroom. When done right, these techniques will help you get sleep all year round, even in the hot, sweaty summer…

Hey Michael, Where Have You Been? →

June 21, 2019

First, I’d like to offer all of you a heartfelt and sincere apology for being absent from blogging. Last Friday was my first post in 17 long months, a virtual eternity in the online world. Secondly, I would like to thank so many of you for also reaching out to me during this long absence. Many times, a kind word from one of you lifted my mood and I thank you so much for reaching out to me and letting me know that you missed me. I’d like everyone to know that I am fine and healthy and that I have truly missed posting my weekly blogs and hearing from you. I am ready and excited to move on to new posts that I hope will inspire creativity and a DIY spirit from everyone who reads them.

How To Make Your Bathroom More Relaxing

September 14, 2017

A few weeks ago I attended a wedding and I stayed at the hotel spa where the wedding was. It was a beautiful wedding and everything was perfect. My entire suite was stunning but the room that got my attention was the bathroom. It was spectacular. No detail was left to chance; it was an oasis: Aroma therapy oils wafting in the air, amazing acoustics, and perfect water pressure! My favorite part of this bathroom, you ask? It had a glass enclosed steam shower! Pure luxury for anyone who has experienced one. When I arrived home I announced that we must get a steam shower! This spa hotel experience got me thinking… What makes a relaxing bathroom? What can you do to make that luxurious oasis spa feel a reality for your bathroom today? Well, keep reading because I came up with 5 tips on how to make your bathroom more relaxing. Ready? Let’s get to it:

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