If you’ve gone out for a cup of joe at any point within the last 10 years, you’ll have noticed something. Coffee shops tend to cycle out flavor additives to their coffee and snack offerings. In September and October, you get the iconic pumpkin spice flavor. It’s not just coffee chains, [...]

Bad advice surrounds us. You only have to look at Facebook for five minutes to get bombarded with it - have you noticed that? You can’t take anything at face value anymore. I find that the most common pieces of bad advice (and some of the most harmful!) surround what we [...]

I think we’ve all experienced this. I call it pandemic incompatibility. For the vigilant: you might have a friend or relative that doesn’t seem to care that we are in a pandemic. They might be having parties, or not wearing a mask when they can’t stay 6 feet away from people. [...]

You heard it all the time growing up. “Eat your breakfast! It’s the most important meal of the day!” … usually accompanied with breakfast staples like toast, cereal, pastries, oatmeal, or eggs and bacon. Yes, breakfast is an important meal (even if you don’t think it’s the most important). Here’s why: [...]

Has the COVID-19 pandemic got you feeling stressed or afraid for the future? I get it - we’re all stressed out, especially as cases are still climbing. We’ve been in pandemic mode all year, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight! Since we’re all suffering pandemic fatigue, we [...]

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.” -In Flanders Fields, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Veterans Day is a time to reflect on those who have lost their [...]

'Cause we are living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl -Material Girl, Madonna This year has flown by, hasn’t it? We’ve seen so much happen, and we still have over a [...]

Let’s go back in time today and talk about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For starters, did you know that the Seven Wonders are called that because of language evolution? In the 4th century BC, Greek conquests opened up previously inaccessible Egyptian, Babylonian, and Persian civilization to Greek travelers. [...]

They’re cuddly. They’re sweet. They’re loyal. With hundreds of breeds in all shapes, sizes, and personalities - there’s a dog for everyone! When you throw in their adorable antics, you can’t deny their impact on the hearts of people everywhere - even if you’re not a dog person. Here’s a heartwarming [...]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many of us are feeling super down about how we can have a proper Thanksgiving celebration in the midst of a pandemic. If you’re not game for having your usual house full of hungry family and friends, you should check out this quick list [...]