Working and learning from home has definitely thrown everyone for a loop. It’s ruined familiar routines and has put all the holidays and social plans on hold. Just because plans have changed, however, does not mean that you cannot make special plans to enjoy with your family, or even online over video chat with friends. Having things to look forward to in the week is critical for your wellbeing. It breaks up the monotony and helps you focus enough to get through another week of working from … [Read more...]
Six Tips to Celebrate #EarthDay In Your Own Backyard
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22, but anyone can start celebrating today right in their very own backyard with tips from the TurfMutt Foundation and reap the health and de-stressing benefits of spending time in green space. “You don’t need to leave home to celebrate Earth Day. Remember, nature starts at your back door,” says Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation. “Get outside, mow your lawn, trim bushes, plant a butterfly bush. By becoming a steward of … [Read more...]
Bringing Your #Family Together As One Team
Building a family of your own can be such a rewarding experience, but it’s also full of stress and upset too. There are just as many ups as there are downs on a parenting journey, but this is part of your experience and has to be harnessed to pull your family closer together. With smartphones driving a wedge in between the youth of today and the rest of the world, it’s becoming even harder to see eye to eye with your kids and actually find the opportunity to spend some quality time with … [Read more...]
Smart Tactics For Hosting A Relaxed #Family Gathering (Where You Stay As Chill As Your Guests)
Sadly, it is often the case that the one person who isn't happy or calm at family gatherings is the host. In fact, the stress of planning, preparing, and executing all the cleaning, cooking, and setting up can make hosting much more of a chore than a pleasure. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can use to stay as chill as your guests, even when it is your party. Read on to find out what they are. Do ask everyone to bring a dessert. One way to ease the burden of a family … [Read more...]
The Best Ways To Keep Your #Family Close
In the modern-day and age, it can be hard to try and keep your family together - as we go in search of our own happiness and meaning, we can grow apart more often than not. We do what we have to find ourselves and build something we’d like out of life, and that can mean we don’t see our family for very long periods of time! But no matter where you are in life at the moment, your family is one of the most important things you have in the world. And because of that, it’s key to come up with … [Read more...]