April is the month the United States honors the Earth. We celebrate Earth Day, National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week. It makes sense because it’s also the midst of Spring when flowers bloom, birds sing, and nature brings new life to the world. It’s also a good time to be conscious of how we treat the Earth we live on by doing things … [Read more...]
Pursuing Joy in Writing at Just the Right Time
A few months ago, a photographer friend came to my house to take some high-quality shots of yours truly. I generally loathe having my photo taken and loathe even more looking at those photos. More often than not, what I think I’m projecting to the world doesn’t quite square with what has been captured with angles and light. It’s humbling. I took a little more time trying to … [Read more...]
Cool Kitchen Items You Don’t Want to Live Without
As a blogger, I get to try out products sent to me from brands. Some are just so-so, but others are amazing. I thought I would share a few I love with you if you want to try them yourself. 1. Take your air fryer up a notch Air fryers are becoming the easy way to roast and bake. You get tasty meals without all the grease. However, some air fryers … [Read more...]
Elegear Cooling Sleep Products Review: For Hot Sleepers
I was given two products to try from a brand called Elegear. Each incorporates Japanese Arc-Chill technology to use your body heat to cool you off. These products can be a Godsend for women over 50 who experience hot flashes or tend to sleep hot and lose sleep. Both products incorporate specially designed cooling fibers that absorb heat and reduce skin temperature so you … [Read more...]
Live Longer by Taking Up the Hobby of Gardening
In many areas of the world, people in their 90s, especially in rural areas, pick olives or work in their gardens. They’ve never seen the inside of a gym and do not need to do workouts on YouTube. They get up early to plant seeds, weed, hoe, and do other outdoor chores. Walking in their village and climbing up steps is their main exercise. They live long, healthy lives without … [Read more...]