Journaling can be a powerful tool for personal growth. You can learn a lot about yourself and gain thoughtful insights into your experiences, your values, and your beliefs. There are many different types of journaling and it’s very common for… Read More »11 Ways to Start a Personal Growth Journal
Do we all practice random acts of kindness – and do we make an effort to spread that kindness around? There’s one group of people that is all too often overlooked, so today I’m going to focus of acts of… Read More »10 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor
Every year on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of people across the United States participate in activities designed to make a positive difference in the world. Since 1992, this day has been celebrated as Make a Difference Day. What… Read More »How To Celebrate Make a Difference Day
Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. What a wonderful concept! Who doesn’t want to be thankful, ready to show appreciation, and share kindness? In my mind, these are… Read More »13 Gratitude Quotes to Lift You Up
Thank you. Those two little words can mean so much. There are many, many ways to express our thanks, and even more things that deserve our appreciation! For those that like to express themselves verbally, here are 201 ways to… Read More »How to Say Thank You 201 Different Ways
Wow, it’s Friday again! Today I’ve got a collection of somewhat random, but definitely interesting, facts about happiness. These are bits of information that I collected as I was writing several other posts about happiness. Some may be familiar to… Read More »What is Happiness? Get the Facts
We can all use more happiness in our lives. But can we buy happiness? And does shopping online boost happiness? Yes and yes – in a manner of speaking! Sometimes you can buy things to make yourself happy. In this… Read More »Little Things You Can Buy to Make Yourself Happy
Do you have a plan to keep busy during the COVID-19 Quarantine? Remaining mentally stimulated is key to surviving this experience we are facing. It’s vital to find some stress-reducing activities that will also keep you busy while quarantined at… Read More »9 Things to Do When You’re Bored at Home
Chances are, you have a pretty good sense of what makes you happy. But can you actually define the word? Do you know how to be happy? The definition seems to be a little different for everyone because the experience… Read More »How to Be Happy: 101 Ideas
Are you ready for a change of season? It’s time to think about some simple ways to make your house feel like fall, without going overboard on Halloween decor and pumpkin spice everything. Living in Southern California, it really doesn’t… Read More »Simple Fall Decor Ideas for Your Home
If I am going to bring something into my home, I want to make sure it’s going to be useful. Ideally, I want it to be multi-purpose. For example, when I purchased a new serving platter, I found 7 different… Read More »7 Clever Ways to Use a Serving Tray for Home Decor
When you walk into your home, does it smell fresh and clean? Today I am sharing an easy way to make your home smell amazing using a Crockpot! I’ve always loved candles, not just for the ambiance of a flickering… Read More »DIY Homemade Air Freshener in Your Crockpot