Life has changed for all of us as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our schedules, work life, and social patterns have all shifted drastically as we’ve had to adapt to a new way of living. As we’ve learned to stay home more, we’ve retooled our own schedules and lifestyles to better support us during the pandemic. But we might not think about these changes have impacted one part of
In times of stress, it can be hard to keep track of small chores and clutter can quickly become overwhelming. As we’ve continued to stay inside due to COVID-19, our homes have become a bigger and bigger part of our world. It’s never been more important to keep our spaces clear and free of clutter so that they can continue to be our sanctuaries in this time, but it’s also
Gratitude can be such an important tool when we face times of adversity; the ability to shift our perspective to the positive can make a world of difference. Psychologists say that practicing gratitude can actually make you a happier person in general; being able to grasp contentment no matter our circumstances can change our lives for the better. Knowing that gratitude can improve our life, though, doesn’t always mean it’s
The summer is often a time when we seek to escape to exotic destinations for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. However, if you’re staying at home this summer, you can still beat the heat and give yourself a mini-vacation whenever you want. Whether you’re traveling or not, summer is for relaxation, sunshine and finding fun ways to beat the heat. If you’d like to make your average weekend feel more
As we continue to stay at home, finding new ways to stay engaged and entertained can be difficult. With so many of our usual avenues for fun being temporarily closed to us, some of us are finding ourselves with an abundance of free time we don’t know how to fill. If you’ve been looking for ways to be creative but don’t know where to start, DIY kits can be a
There are few pleasures as simple or joyful as being able to pick fresh herbs to use in your cooking. Not only are herb plants useful and delicious; their luscious leaves and fragrances can make a home feel truly alive. Keeping herbs in the home can encourage you to cook more if you’re hesitant, or just raise the quality of your dishes if you’re already a star chef. There’s nothing
Wearing a face mask has become a part of our daily lives, an action we take to protect ourselves and each other while COVID-19 continues to threaten our communities. While wearing masks when we go outside is something that’s new to many of us, it doesn’t have to reduce our comfort or our identities. A whole new market for masks that are both comfortable and personal is blooming, meaning it’s
I live in a house by myself along with my rescue animals, who are often the best company I could hope for. In normal circumstances, this arrangement is perfect for me; my house is a quiet sanctuary from the motion and noise of my everyday life. When I’m around the bustle of production for one of my shows or on an adventure with some of my friends, my home makes
Many aspects of our lives encourage us to think of ourselves only in terms of our productivity, what we’re able to offer to others, what we have that will make us money or prove ourselves worthy in the eyes of the world. Especially now, when so much of our life is online and many of us are more in charge of our own work schedules, it’s easy to feel like
Whether you’ve been working with plants your whole life or have just decided to add a plant to your home, you know that houseplants have so much to offer us. Tending to plants can be a great hobby and even, for some, a form of meditation. Live plants contain multitudes of benefits; they’re living art, transforming our homes with their colors and vibrance. They can improve our air quality, cleanse
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