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Need a little trip inspiration of the best places to stay in Iceland? We highly recommend trying one of these 10 unique hotels in Iceland for the trip of a lifetime. That could be you exploring glaciers and sleeping in … Read more
Summer is here and we’ve been firing up the grill just about every night this week – spicy thai lobster, bacon wrapped shrimp and asparagus, cinnamon pineapple, garlic green beans, pizza, you name it – we like to grill it. … Read more
Do you have curly hair? Have you spent most of your life trying to figure out the secret trick to making your hair more manageable? Do you have a cupboard full of abandoned products that have only been used once? … Read more
With the announcement and subsequent release of an entire new look into the Star Wars universe fan frenzy for all things Star Wars is real. If you’re looking to show the fan in your life that you’re at least halfway … Read more
It is never easy to travel with children, but traveling with a child that has special needs presents a whole new set of challenges. However, it doesn’t have to be impossible. There are many places that offer accommodations for kids … Read more
I learned early on in my travels that traveling not for the purpose of simply seeing new lands, but instead for the human connection, creates the opportunity to experience moments that affect our souls. Sometimes, those moments are so life altering … Read more
I consider myself a fairly low maintenance person, especially when it comes to my beauty routine. I like a good massage, mani/pedi, hair cut & color, or facial as much as the next girl, but they are far and few between. If … Read more
Did Earth Day inspire you to make sustainable changes in your own life? You may have given some thought to those small everyday choices that are better for our earth, but buying a new car probably wasn’t on your list. … Read more
It’s hard to describe all of the ways in which motherhood is different the second (or third, or fourth) time around. Sure, the semantics may be the same but for most women, the experiences are vastly different. The first child … Read more
The benefits of having plants in your home are numerous. From increasing the quality of air in your home to combating disorders like SAD, plants like succulents are a smart decorating choice – even for those with a less-than-green thumb. Which … Read more
A storm is coming. I’m not talking about the one on the hidden Imperial base planet of Eadu. War is on the horizon. The rebel alliance has had enough, and they are determined to stop the Imperial Empire at any … Read more
“You will grow out of it..” “Everyone else is so worried about their own acne they won’t notice yours.” “It’s what is on the inside that counts.” “Everyone goes through this.” For as much as everyone tried to make me … Read more
While you are spending so fast your credit card might catch on fire, don’t forget to give gifts that have meaning behind them – gifts that say more than “I had to buy you something so it was this or … Read more
I grew up thinking that potato chips were a vegetable. My household wasn’t exactly wise to nutrition and most of our groceries were prepackaged foods that met the needs of a family with six children- cheap, ready made, and with … Read more
My mother grew up in a home with domestic violence. It greatly affected not only her self esteem but eventually mine, too. Her experiences changed her course in life and damaged her confidence. As a mother, she couldn’t provide the … Read more
What is the biggest mistake you can make on a trip to Fiji? Not going scuba diving! The chain of over 300 islands in the South Pacific is more than just beautiful beaches and huts over pristine waters. Fiji has … Read more