Back to Basics: What Matters Most

Today I woke up to a quiet and empty space. Christmas is gone, my roommate is gone and all that is left is me. As I walked through the apartment I caught whiff of the warm lavender and vanilla scents I’d scattered throughout the space just a few days before. It was then that it dawned on me that I have a whole lot to be thankful for as I reflected over the events of the past month. [...]

Deck the Madness this Holiday Season

Once again the holiday season is upon and we are all getting ready to pile on top of one another in cars, buses, trains and planes, traveling to see friends and family whether we want to or not. Although the holidays are about festivity they are also a source of stress.  The thrilling excitement of the [...]