8 Ways to Drink More Water
Hydration goes beyond drinking water when you’re thirsty. It keeps your body functioning like a well-tuned machine. But staying hydrated can feel like a chore sometimes….
Theresa Bedford
September Is Disaster Preparedness Month
Disasters can strike at any time, often without warning. Whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, or power outage, being prepared can make all the difference. Ready.gov’s…
A Simple Guide to Minimalist Travel Photography Without Gear Overload
Travel photography doesn’t have to mean lugging around heavy bags filled with lenses, tripods, and a dozen other gadgets. Capturing stunning moments while traveling can be…
8 Simple Habits for a Calm Morning
Mornings can be chaotic…even for a morning person. The alarm blares, your mind races, and before you know it, you’re rushing out the door. So, it shouldn’t be…
7 Ways to Boost Creativity
I don’t usually see myself as a creative person. I work hard at it because it’s important. It’s more than just coming up with big ideas….
De-influencing and the Meaning of Less Is More Explained
The hashtag #tiktokmademebuyit has over 9.6 million videos and over 40 billion views. Some good and helpful. Some not so good and not so helpful. It’s…
7 Items Minimalists Are Buying in Bulk
Minimalists don’t do clutter. They don’t stockpile things for some imagined future. But even the most committed minimalists have a few exceptions. Sometimes, buying in bulk…
3 Simple Ways Parents Are Bringing Joy To Back-To-School Time
Remember the first day of school? The new backpack, the fresh notebooks, the excitement of seeing your friends again. It’s pure magic—until it’s not. By week…
8 One-Minute Minimalist Habits To Save Money
One of the things I love the most about being a minimalist is saving money. I’m saving money for more vacations, weekend getaways, trips to the…
9 Fall Vegetables to Plant Before the Winter Chill Sets In
I know most people think fall is the time to pack up the garden tools and call it a day. But that’s where they’re wrong. Fall…
12 Family Fall Vacation Ideas for September, October, and November
It’s that time again and I love it. The crisp air, leaves crunching under your boots, and the smell of pumpkin spice lingering everywhere is here….
New Karma-Harris Poll Shows Growing Trend of Rent-First Lifestyles
Acccording to a recent Harris Poll conducted with Credit Karma, the rent-first lifestyle is gaining popularity. More than a quarter of Americans surveyed (28%) rent or…
3 Questions from Mark Manson To Reflect On Happiness
You’re tired of chasing happiness. You’ve tried everything—new jobs, new relationships, new hobbies—yet something always feels off. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? No matter what you do,…
13 Common Lawn Problems and How to Address Them
Maintaining a beautiful yard and garden requires a bit more work than just occasional mowing the grass or pruning shrubs and hedges Each part of your…
Reimagining Nature: Dalí’s Floral Fantasies-St. Petersburg, FL
Sometimes, you need a reminder that beauty exists beyond the chaos of everyday life. That’s why I’m drawn to botanical gardens. There’s something about being surrounded…