Lifestyle

Are you a knitter, quilter, or have some other crafting hobby that takes up substantial space in your home? Here’s what to do to keep your craft supplies under control so you can enjoy your hobby more. Items that are stockpiled and never used…

No matter how organized our lifestyle may seem, we all yearn for more ease and flow in the sacred space we call home. But streamlining our homes for inner and outer serenity can sometimes be easier said than done. In this article and the accompanying video, we will look…

Getting older brings many changes, including how we see things. When I was younger, I always felt a thrill when I had a new sofa – or perhaps some garden furniture – arriving. Now I think to myself, Would I rather buy something new (which may well outlive me…

When is a real estate appraisal needed or required? Who is legally allowed to conduct a real estate appraisal? What does a typical real estate appraisal cost? So many questions to ponder – and I’ve got answers!

After nearly four decades of teaching elementary school, I’ve come to realize that I am, proudly and undeniably, the tip of the iceberg. I know just enough about just about everything to be helpful, mildly impressive, and occasionally dangerous. I’ve taught geology, biology…

It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. My handbag isn’t always immaculate, but I really can’t see the point…

We live under a constant spell – quiet, persuasive, and everywhere – an endless mantra repeating: new is better. The advertisements promise that happiness lies in the next purchase, the latest upgrade, the state-of-the-art model. But somewhere along the way…

Second Chapters. Third Acts. Call it what you will, your sixties are a time to recreate, reclaim and often reinvent yourself. You may be retired or partially so. You did a good job with the kids and they are carving out their own lives now. Maybe you’ve left a marriage and find yourself single again. Whatever the circumstances, the true confession that I hear so many times is, “I have always wanted to write.” And now is your time to do so…

If you grew up in the 1970s or raised your children during that era, chances are you spent more than a few evenings watching The Waltons. Set in Depression-era Virginia, this beloved TV show became a cultural touchstone, not just for its down-to-earth characters…

I love my life, and I’m grateful for everything I have. Friends, family, my dog, my health, and a gorgeous (but small) apartment overlooking the ocean. It’s heaven! I can honestly say that I don’t miss the house I used to own. No more worrying about leaky roofs, lawn care, or surprise…