When I was young, I used to love reading the Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin. I bought the books, checked them out of the library, and even dreamed of starting my own club. Now, decades later, I have been thinking about just why I loved those books so much, and what lessons I learned from them. The … Read More
National Stress Awareness Month – a simple shift
“Hectic,” “whirlwind,” “consumed,” “crazy,” “on the run,” “way too fast” – do any of these accurately describe how your life feels lately? Stress rears its ugly head. In her book Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time, Brigid Schulte interviews Ann Burnett, who since the 1960’s has been chronicling how people describe their lives through holiday … Read More
Try humming your way to health with these 4 tips
Humming isn’t just for the birds. Here we are in spring – prime allergy season. While there are many methods of preventing or alleviating allergy symptoms out there, here’s one you may not have heard yet – humming. Studies are being conducted to demonstrate the link between regular humming and sinus health. One nasty side effect that often accompanies allergies … Read More