5 Ways to Entertain on a Budget

5 Ways to Entertain on a Budget

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have plans for a fun and restful weekend. In fact, today I’d like to share some tips on how to host friends or family on a somewhat regular basis without breaking the bank. Few of us make the kind of salary where we should be...
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

Regardless of gender, color, or age, many of us care deeply about how we look. We are naturally drawn to objects of beauty and we desire to be considered beautiful. And yet for many of us, such standards of beauty are hardly attainable– at least without allowing...
Easy Clothespin Photo Display

Easy Clothespin Photo Display

In the age of camera phones and image-sharing media, the printed photograph is becoming a rarity. This, in my opinion, is a bit unfortunate because printed photos are beautiful. Not only are they tactile and portable, but they are also agree quite well with the human...
Finding Peace on Days Off

Finding Peace on Days Off

Happy Labor Day, folks! I hope this national holiday actually signifies a day off for you. In fact, despite the purpose and history of this holiday, I’m finding that advertisers and industries have the exact opposite goals in mind; my email inbox this morning...
Peach and Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Peach and Heirloom Tomato Caprese

As friends head back to school and summer’s last-hurrah holiday is upon us, I’m savoring the final bounty of hot-weather produce before getting ready for fall. Two trademark fruits of this season are, of course, tomatoes and peaches, easily found at any...