Beach Hacks to Make Every Minute a Breeze

Nothing says carefree fun like making a trip to the beach. Granted, a lot of preparation goes into a vacation, but once you’ve planted yourself in a beach chair with your toes in the sand and the sun blanketing you in its warmth as you stay breezy under an umbrella, it’s a moment that makes even the most strained person relax. However, leaving the beach … Continue reading Beach Hacks to Make Every Minute a Breeze

Renting vs. Buying: Which Tuxedo is Right for You?

Whether you’re renting or buying, you can expect to spend money if you’re looking for a tux. Depending on the style, renting a tux can easily rack up a bill of a few hundred dollars, while buying can lead to thousands. Most prefer to rent, even though it’s money spent on an outfit that will only be worn once, to avoid the hefty amount of … Continue reading Renting vs. Buying: Which Tuxedo is Right for You?

Flowers Every Spring Garden (and Home) Needs

    April showers bring May flowers, and this year is no exception. Spring is in full swing, and with summer right around the corner, you’ll surely be spending even more time outdoors. Here are a few plants and flowers guaranteed to add some color to your summer garden or to vases in your home.   “Where flowers bloom, so does hope…” – Lady Bird … Continue reading Flowers Every Spring Garden (and Home) Needs

DIY Homemade Soap

I’m a firm believer that creative pursuits make for happier, healthier people. However, not everyone is suited for or inclined to try the traditional artistic mediums, e.g., writing, singing, dancing, drawing, painting. Even if you already actively pursue one art form, sometimes you need to experience something new to shake up the monotony of a routine. If you’re looking to express your creativity in a … Continue reading DIY Homemade Soap

Act It Out: Drama Therapy

Some life experiences are too difficult or painful to address solely with verbal dialogue. Dramatic arts use metaphor to convey emotion, which has led to the development of a practice now known as drama therapy, more formally referred to as psychodrama. Drama therapy is defined by The North American Drama Therapy Association as “an active, experiential approach to facilitating change. Through storytelling, projective play, purposeful … Continue reading Act It Out: Drama Therapy