First of all, Happy New Years everyone! Whether you were sleeping, working, or celebrating the ball drop, I hope you had a wonderful New Year's Eve and have a wonderful first day of 2020. Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels Like everyone else, I've been reflecting on 2019. So much of it seems summed up by mindless days … Continue reading Looking Towards 2020
I feel like I talk about my time working at the animal shelter a lot compared to the other jobs I've had in the past. I was only there about seven months, but the experience had a profound impact on me. Another profession I did for many years was caregiving, eventually becoming a Certified Nursing … Continue reading Why Senior Pets are Worth Considering
Self-care isn't trite. I say this to myself as much as anyone else. To state the obvious, self-care looks different for everyone. I've often associated it with the image of a woman in a bathtub, drinking wine, and wearing a face mask. I think it's fair to say that's a pretty standard stereotype of what … Continue reading The Role of Self-Care in Mental Health
Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how much my way of thinking has changed in the past couple of years. While this is normal and to be expected with age, there's another element that affects how much we do or don't change: the decision to embrace or reject willful ignorance. When we got our … Continue reading Why you Should Consider Spaying/Neutering your Pet
Today is September 23rd, 2019, and that makes it the first day of Fall. I realize that not everyone lives in a location that showcases the traditional signs of the changing seasons, but around here it certainly does. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year and this will be the first one with Ricky … Continue reading The First Day of Fall
I think we all go through periods in our life when we feel high energy, motivated, and inspired. Then there are the times when we're distracted, tired, and even depressed. I've also noticed there are times when I'm motivated in certain aspects of my life, but not others. Like I want to put all my … Continue reading Staying Motivated through your Sadness
I've been sick lately and only today really felt up to writing anything. As an American, when I saw the date, of course my mind went to the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001. Upon checking social media this morning I've seen many images saying 'Never Forget' and even some of those … Continue reading September 11th
This may seem like the exact wrong message from someone trying to live more simply, but hear me out. It's human nature to always want more. When you buy something, whether it's a new car or a new knickknack, it's always a really nice feeling for, what… like a week? Maybe two? After that, it's … Continue reading Why the “I Can’t Afford it” Mentality is Unhealthy
I've written about my yearning to declutter before and I am happy to say I am now in the midst of just that. Slowly, but surely my desired aesthetic is coming to life in my home. I was looking at my dining room and feeling pleased with the progress I had made. I then started … Continue reading Simplifying your Life isn’t Just About Stuff
The time has come for me to fully step into this new role. I have a home that needs tending to and I am it's primary caretaker. My husband, Ricky, and I discussed this lifestyle fairly early on in our relationship. Up until that point, I had never seriously considered staying at home. In this … Continue reading The Birth of a Homemaker
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