Need Stress Relief? Declutter Your Space. I had read about how decluttering can decrease chaos not only physically but emotionally. I just moved to a new location, and in the process of the move and downsizing, I found that my new place is not organized yet, and this disorder made me feel stressed. I decided…
Shopping-Let’s Go Amazon Shopping for Workout Shoes
Amazon Shopping Let’s Find Some Sneakers With Arch Support I love taking classes at my local health club. I enjoy dance classes, Zumba, and Spin. Many times in the dance classes, you need to do some jumping and fast foot movements. I can do the moves, but in the heat of this type of workout,…
Travel North Carolina-A Day Visiting Fort Fisher in Kure Beach NC
Travel North Carolina Our Visit to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach NC One place we decided to visit was the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Here is a description on their site… “Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin…
Monthly Motivation-Prayer-How Do You React When God Says “No”?
Does God answer all of our prayers? I think he does, but we may not always get the answer we want. I believe sometimes He says “yes” to our request, sometimes “no,” and at other times, the answer may be “not today.” I like this quote by CS Lewis… “We are not necessarily doubting that…
Stress Relief and Self Care-Let’s Get a Pedicure!
I believe that taking the time to take care of ourselves can help us relax and reduce our stress. I found this thought backed up online, and according to Amherst College “taking care of yourself will help maintain your physical, emotional, and mental reserves to prevent and manage stress. So, to take care of myself…
Books-My Book of the Month Choices For July and The One That I Chose
I love to read, but I have been in a reading slump for the last several months. I tend to listen to audible books rather than sit down and read a physical book. I used to read 5 physical books a month. I have decided to try to read at least one physical book each…
Travel-A Few Fun Things to do In North Carolina in August 2024
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look at just a few things happening in August 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I…
Stress Relief and Self Care-Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Some Time in The Sun!
Stress levels can directly affect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Divorce is listed as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Having experienced the pain and stress of divorce, I decided to look for ways to decrease the effects of stress in my life. Here is one suggested way. Enjoy some…
The Joy-Finding Joy in The Journey Even in the Painful Times
As you know, I have written two books. I started writing when my ex walked out after a 37-year marriage. I was devastated and completely lost in my newfound reality. My first book is all about the initial pain and confusion. My second book is filled with logistics on how to proceed through the divorce…
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Talk About Chardonnay
I enjoy a good Chardonnay. Why, you ask? Well, because it tastes good. That’s about as much description I can give. Let’s get a few details about Chardonnay from Google. For the most part, I enjoy a good Chardonnay. Once in a while, I will encounter one I am not fond of. I have found…