

Peaks, Streets & Seas: Three Perfect Holiday Getaways for Any Traveler
When it comes to Christmas and holiday travel, most people fall into one of three moods: craving snowy mountains, festive cities, or warm beaches. Fortunately, there are destinations that deliver each experience with unforgettable style. Whether you’re dreaming of skis and cocoa, twinkling city lights, or turquoise water and sunshine, here are three standout places to spark your holiday wanderlust. 🏔 Aspen, Colorado — For the Mountain Dreamer Aspen is the very definition of


Embracing the Essential Art of Taking a Break
Some of my most vivid memories from my childhood involve my mom tirelessly working around our house and farm, constantly attending to the endless tasks that seemed to increase every day. From dawn until dusk, she was a whirlwind of activity, whether it was planting seeds in the garden, feeding the animals, or keeping our home in order. I often found myself watching her, wishing she would just sit down for a moment and take a break so we could all relax together as a family. T


Finding Destiny in the Aisles of Nordstrom
It was 2018 and the scars from my breakup over a year earlier had not yet healed. But, I was at least certain at that point that I would...


A Gift from a Stranger
I left Starbucks this morning in tears, my usual coffee in one hand and a gift from a stranger in the other.


Was this Case of Public Shaming Warranted or Worse than the Crime?
What would you do? Did the public shaming of this unaware restaurant patron fit the crime?












































