Mistletoe: An Im-PECK-able Christmas Tradition
Christmastime has more plants with fascinating legends and symbolism than any other U.S. holiday season, and undoubtedly the kissing ball is best known for its link to love and romance. […]
Have Yourself a Merry Little Old-Timey Christmas
The “COVID Christmas” of 2020 was anything but “old-timey.” We: barely left the house…except for riding around and looking at the decorations didn’t put up the tree…but settled for some […]
Andragogy: How to Teach Grown-ups
Andragogy? Chances are, you may never even have heard of it. But if you teach, sell to, or speak to adults in any capacity—as a salesperson, educator, corporate trainer, or […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Your Own Front Door
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Toys in ev’ry store, but the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.” ~ […]
Keeping Christmas Gifts under Control
The scenario seems to be the same every year. On Christmas morning you have beaming children frolicking in a sea of gifts, wrapping paper strewn about, and excited voices proclaiming […]
Lifestyle Tweaks to Make this Winter
If you absolutely dread winter, or are at best “stoical” about it, here’s an opportunity to turn that around by: Rethinking routines Considering adaptations Managing temptations By putting yourself in […]
The Joy Of Giving – The More You Give, The More You Receive
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill Sincerely giving from the heart fills your life with joy and […]
Gingerbread Houses…a Spicy Past!
No confectionary treat symbolizes the holiday season quite like the spicy, candy-laden, edible gingerbread house. The modern-day U.S. Christmas tradition of gathering friends and family members to assemble and decorate […]
5 Areas to Create Boundaries for a Joy Filled Holiday Season
The real Christmas Miracle a lot of us are looking for is a stress-free holiday season. It’s no mystery that the holidays can be a little overwhelming, and by the […]
Zoom Dysmorphia
At the beginning of the pandemic, I knew we would have a lot of trauma from staring at ourselves. And now, nearly two years later, we’re facing this crushing realization […]
