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
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
Finding music among the madness – 3 simple tips to keep calm and thrive this holiday season
It’s begun already. The holiday roller coaster of shopping, wrapping, planning, cleaning, decorating, cookie baking, inevitable weight gain, and impending financial fallout in the new year. Did I forget anything? The American Psychological Association has reported that during the holidays, people’s main causes of stress are “lack of time, “lack of money, and “pressure to give or get gifts.” Oh, … Read More