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Fresh Inspirations in Garden Trends
Closer to Nature Summer is here and with it our exodus to the outdoors. Spending our waking hours soaking in the sun, planning al fresco...
Jun 42 min read


Going Beyond Traditional Valentine Narratives
Unwrapping current suppositions about Love & Relationships Beyond Romantic Love The allure of Valentine’s Day is validated by billions...
Jan 273 min read


Gemstones: Capturing our imagination and spirit
Exploring their hefty appeal Aesthetic Appeal The shiny baubles that entice, seduce and thrill us. Gemstones encapsule the mystery,...
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Beyond Halloween: Getting past the candy and costumes
Celebrating ancestors across Cultures Embracing Cultural Traditions The skeletons, spider webs, witches and treats that make up Halloween...
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Shifting Social Intelligence
Building resilient relationships with Adult Children Communicating Differently Parenting models alter, fluctuate and mutate through the...
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Board Game Renaissance
The Timeless Appeal of this social interaction Back to the Board The art of play is intrinsic to human interaction. Throughout the...
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Fall Magic - seen through the eyes of a Nature lover
Introducing another guest writer, my blog reader and friend, Shobha Rajan. Shobha enjoys gardening, hiking and says nature is a major...
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Celebrating Mothers Everyday – taking it beyond a Hallmark holiday
The need to recast this special day Cast in a New Mold Being a Mother in our contemporary world means something vastly diverse, dynamic...
May 16, 20233 min read


Reading: a habit to revive in the age of electronic devices
The divide between print and digital culture “Books are the Spark” – Victor Hugo Reading is described as the process of looking at...
Aug 30, 20223 min read


Balance – striving, sustaining and succeeding to achieve it
Untangling this essential exercise What does it even mean? When our Life gets imbalanced we don’t even realize it, even if the signs are...
May 17, 20223 min read


Acronyms, Emoji’s - the new vocabulary
Changing ways we communicate with one another Brave New World The Internet redefined the world. It also changed the way we communicate...
Mar 8, 20223 min read


The Power of the Purse – accessory to fashion statement
Tracing the history and appeal of this practical appendage History and evolution Handbags were originally carried by men. Notably, the...
Feb 15, 20223 min read


Favorite time of the year – how changing seasons offer special treats
Appreciating the gifts from Nature Distinctiveness of Seasons Fall is upon us, with its dramatic shift in color, temperature and...
Oct 5, 20212 min read


Wedding Overload - catching up with celebrations in 2021
Examining the new expectations and concerns about attending social engagements New Realities around Wedding Celebrations are in full...
Aug 17, 20213 min read


How Athleisure became Mainstream - exploring this cool trend
Athleisure is outpacing the rest Looking back it is hard to pinpoint when activewear or athleisure become a "thing". Finding it's way...
Jul 20, 20213 min read


FUD no more
Focusing on Forward and not being held back by Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt Hesitation and overthinking FUD is an acronym commonly used in...
May 18, 20213 min read


Friendships - a lifeline that sustain us
Exploring why friends are an important part of our lives The value of friendship For most of us Family comes first and with it the...
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Breakfast - This Champion Meals' Many New Iterations
Healthy breakfasts offers an array of exciting options these days Making time for Breakfast Even though we all know that breakfast is the...
Mar 2, 20213 min read


Podcasts - Audio Entertainment's New Avatar
Has this exploding industry reached your ears yet ? Updating your playlist Wikipedia uses these words to sum it up: A podcast is an...
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Banish Toxicity - Resolve Conflicts
Solve Relationship Conflicts by finding constructive outcomes Relationships Require Work In today's world of instant gratification,...
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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