Winter Season + Christmas

How to be a more thoughtful gift-giver

My love for gift-giving began when I was very young. I didn't have much money to spend on gifts so I usually made cards or DIY presents...

3 Tiny Mindset Shifts to Improve Your Life

When we seek to improve ourselves, we often take to the internet to find some idea of how to go about it.

Cozy Holiday Gift Guide

Happy gift-giving season y'all!

Target Hearth and Hand Christmas Collection

It is officially time for Christmas decorations to make their way onto the shelves and we all know what that means - a new Hearth and Hand!

5 Simple ways to practice gratitude every single day

Practicing gratitude and making it a daily habit can transform your life.

28 Super simple ways to pay it forward and show kindness

It's no secret that we live in an extremely fast-paced world. We all have our own goals and dreams to work for, schedules to uphold and dead

Holiday gift guide for her

I love to give gifts. Finding the PERFECT thing for each person on my list is a challenge I gladly welcome. Gift baskets are my solution.

35 Life-Changing Personal Growth Books to have a better year in 2020

Sometimes all we need is a good book to change our perspective on an issue, a relationship or on life. These books can help.

Affordable Christmas Pillow Covers

Having seasonal home decor is a great way to add freshness into your home all year long. It can help you and your family get into the...

24 cozy self-care ideas you need for the winter blues

24 ideas to help you get through the winter blues when days are feeling cold and long.

4 simple steps to add Christmas décor to your home

My favorite part about the Christmas season (besides the Hallmark movies) is the decor. It is a time where we can really transform our homes

How to deal with the winter when you hate the cold weather

Try these tips below before deciding to make the move to somewhere sunnier to help you through your winter blues.

2019 Winter Wardrobe Essentials you Need

I have rounded up winter wardrobe essentials to build outfits to keep you warm and cozy in cold weather.

19 Gift Ideas for Plant Lovers

We all know one or are one... A plant lady. A Garden Mama. A Gardenista. There might even be a plant lover on your shopping list.

A New Year's Resolution You Will Actually Achieve

If you are anything like me, you always want to make a resolution you will succeed at, but 2 weeks in revert right back to your old ways. Ne

15 Gifts $15 and Under for Everyone on Your List

Finding the perfect gift can be a daunting task. It can be even more stressful when you are on a budget. Here are 15 gifts that your...

8 Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life

I love these Christmas or birthday gifts for photographers. These ideas and gadgets are exactly right for your photographer.

Christmas decorations that will make your house a Christmas wonderland

You can never have enough Christmas decor! And everyone knows it is the little touches that make your home welcoming and cozy. These 7...

12 Tips to Beat Holiday Stress and Rediscover Joy

Holidays can be a stressful time if you allow them to be. This post is a reminder to focus on the good parts so that the last quarter of thi

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