Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us. ~Tim Burton #31 Days of Halloween Happiness is the fresh burn of a pumpkin candle on a cool fall night Happiness is apples and cider mills. Happiness is leggings tucked into warm, cozy socks. Happiness is pumpkins, bonfires, S’mores, and autumn leaves. Happiness is knowing …
It’s That Time of Year Again
The Legend of Sleep Hollow Holiday Hobnob “When witches go riding & black cats are seen, the moon laughs & whispers ’tis near Halloween” – Unknown #31 Days of Halloween Nothing gets me more excited for Halloween than watching The Legend of Sleepy Hallow. If you have followed my blog you know that I love …
Resolutions, Yes or No?
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Happy 2017! With the beginning of a new year, comes the obligatory resolutions. I am wondering if they are necessary or something we do because it is that time of year. I really do not like the …
Coping with Autumn Anxiety
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” — Emily Bronte Autumn is transform summer to winter: when nighttime arrives earlier, days become shorter, and temperatures become cooler. “Autumn,” a Latin word, first appeared in English in the late 14th century, and over took “harvest.” In the 17th century, “fall” came into use, almost certainly as …
Self Care: Facials Part 2
“Self-care is never a selfish act– it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker Palmer Benefits of Home Facial for Your Skin and Soul 4. Extract Extractions should only take place after steaming the skin because steam helps to …
Self Care: Facials Part 1
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. ” – Lucille Ball Benefits of Home Facial for Your Skin and Soul After my recent blog post about relaxation tips for stress, I decided to begin a series about how self-care benefits …
Fall Home Decor and Positivity
“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullent Bryant I love autumn. I also love decorating my house for fall. We spend most of our time in our homes and so I approach my own home decoration with positivity in mind. Decorating your home is personal. I try to use things that make me happy …
#31 Days of Halloween
“turn out your lights…pull down the shade…draw the drapes…cuddle up in your favorite spot by the telly, for today’s tale of terror!” – Sir Graves Ghastly Happy Ghost Hunting Day! While you are hunting ghosts today, don’t forget to plan your horror viewing for the next #31 days of Halloween. I love this time of …
More Goodies from Home Goods, TJMaxx, and Marshall’s
I’m a hopeless romantic. I buy things because I fall in love with them. I never buy anything just because it’s valuable.– Iris Apfel
Fall Fashion Wish List
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.- Albert Camus Fall is my favorite time of year. I am lucky to live in a part of the country that has four seasons. The warm Indian summer leading to the crisp autumn days. It does feel like a second spring because everything reminds …