May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In case you haven’t heard, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It seems like everyone is talking about mental health these days. It was recently reported that Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are creating a documentary about mental health for Apple TV. Celebrities and sports stars are speaking out about their own struggles with mental health issues. A quick search for “mental health news” shows that most major news organizations have a section dedicated to mental health stories. There is good reason for all of this reporting. Mental health issues are on the rise in our modern world and creating Read More

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30

Are you thinking of adding a furry friend to your household? April 30 may be the perfect day to do it. It’s Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.  According to the ASPCA, 6.5 million pets enter shelters every year in the United States. While this number seems very large, it has been declining in recent years. In fact, Pet adoptions have been on the rise since 2011. April 30 is a great day to help this trend continue.     Where to Find a Shelter Pet Many shelters run discounted prices in honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. You can Read More

A Little Book About What Matters: Find the Good

Recently, I picked up a little book titled: Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer. It sounded like just my kind of book: looking for the good in life, but with a little twist. I honestly can’t remember where I heard about it. At some point I added it to my Goodreads list and I am so glad I did. If you’re looking for something short and uplifting and like quirky, small-town characters, this book is for you. It would also make a great gift, maybe for a mom who loves to read.         Read More

Where is Your Happy Place?

Do you have a happy place? Perhaps you have several. A happy place is one where we feel good, inspired, comforted, and, well, happy. I love being outdoors in beautiful settings, but only when the weather isn’t too warm or too cold. I also love being snuggled under a blanket with a warm puppy curled up next to me and a good book in my hands. Unfortunately, I can’t always be at the beach or hiking in the woods or curled up with my dogs and my books. But I can create happy spaces in my every day life. I Read More