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There's nothing quite like drawing in a deep and steady breath through your nose and enjoying that soothing scent that only God's great ocean provides. Fresh, briny, crisp, with notes of algae that are slightly sulfurous. Haaaah! I'll share a secret with you... after working on the beach for a few years in my 20's, I've sadly gone nose blind to the smell of the ocean. Now that I live in the countryside and rarely visit the coast, I do occasionally catch its scent, and it fill

If you are sitting next to a window or have access to an outdoor space right now, let's do a little exercise. What do you see - a green lawn, blue sky, rain clouds, birds, flowers, squirls, mountains? What do you hear - birds chirping, the wind flowing through the leaves, a neighbor's dog, a bee buzzing, the river flowing? This is done best with your eyes closed. What do you smell - the ocean, a fragrant bloom, fresh cut grass, pine? Feel free to comment on this exercise belo

Turkey Free Thanksgiving We're in the strangest month of the year. November is a mix of delayed Halloween, fall with Thanksgiving, and Christmas with winter decor. Kind of like a fruitcake; a mix-match of several things. As we continue to enjoy what's left of the warm-tone season and its cozy atmosphere, let's also focus on details that will enhance the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday. Quality time with loved ones, expressions of gratitude, and acts of kindness. How are yo

Happy October!!! At long last, it's officially pumpkin season - Fall and Halloween have finally arrived. The temperature is cooling down, homes are getting adorned with fall and/or Halloween decorations, scenes of pumpkin patches and corn mazes everywhere, creative costumes, pumpkin flavored everything, and Hocus Pokus is on replay over and over again. Part of the fun of really any holiday are the DIY creations such as home decor, outfits, and tasty treats. Let's keep the Spo

This spring, our outdoor living space has come to life like never before. It is popping with bright colors, tasty treats, and little buzzing friends. Admittedly, I cannot take any of the credit since I actually do not have a green thumb. My husband is the gardener who is responsible for all the plants in our garden. When the weather is nice though, I feel compelled to partake in some gardening activities. Today, we are sharing what we have learned from our little piece of ear

Have you ever donated to charity or helped support a cause? With over 10k charities in existence, plus non-profits and foundations, I...

On August 12, we celebrated World Elephant Day. This is a day of reflection, consideration, and awareness. It should not surprise anyone...

August 26, 2020, marked a very important date in history. For those who don't know, it marked 100 years of Women Equality. The Women's...

Today, we are talking about all things Toxic. One might immediately think "harsh chemicals". Yes, but chemicals are not the only toxins...

Where do we even start with this subject? I'm not sure, but I know how it has to end. With 0 pollution! This problem is getting old; as...

Glistening fireworks, stars and stripes, skewers on the grill, and fresh Florida rain. Yup! It wouldn't be July 4th in Florida without some rain. It's Independence Day for the USA and Americans are finally full of patriotic pride again after months of isolation and riots. For 2020, the 4th of July might be celebrated a little differently than in prior years given that there is a life-threatening virus going around and the BLM movement is sweeping the nation. Though we are all