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The Power of Sharing Books: Little Free Library

May 29, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Give a book. Take a book. Little Free Libraries are pop-up stands, located around cities, that contain books for people to donate books to, … [Read more...] about The Power of Sharing Books: Little Free Library

How to Achieve Clutter-Free Bliss

April 26, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

You might think I'm weird when I tell you my secret. I love to declutter. The messier the junk drawer, the more I want to clean and organize … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Clutter-Free Bliss

Netflix Shows For People Who Like To Drool Over Food and Daydream About Traveling

March 26, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

True foodies. Nomadic travelers. I'm talking to you. Boy, do I have the ultimate Netflix list of must-watch shows hand-picked for your … [Read more...] about Netflix Shows For People Who Like To Drool Over Food and Daydream About Traveling

5 Ways I Spoil Myself (and why you should pamper yourself)

March 5, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Sometimes you have to put yourself first. Pampering yourself is necessary to regain perspective, to boost your confidence, and to hit the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways I Spoil Myself (and why you should pamper yourself)

20 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

January 8, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

So often I read articles about how to pay-it-forward and be kind to others, something you know I appreciate! However, we often neglect to be … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

4 Reasons to Shop Local All Year Long

December 2, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Do you love your hometown as much as I love mine? Great people make a town great. My home city, Wichita, has some of the best people I've … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Shop Local All Year Long

Weston, Missouri: Making the Most of a Weekend Visit

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite towns — Weston, Missouri! This charming town, located northwest of Kansas City and only 20 minutes from Leavenworth, Kansas, has been voted The #1 Best Day Trip by Ingram’s Magazine 15 years running. I love Weston for its abundance of shops and attractions including a brewery, […]

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]