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Some people carry the beach in their bones. My friend Cherie is one of them. And if you’ve ever closed your eyes in the middle of a stressful day and pictured the ocean just to steady your breath, you’re going to understand her work instantly.

If you’re anything like me, you love finding gifts that feel personal—something made with intention, beauty, and a bit of story behind it. This week, several trusted makers in our circle are offering wonderful early-December deals, and they’re worth a look as you work through your list.

If you're like me, you've tried countless means of getting your health back into alignment over the years, and turn around and find that I hadn't managed to find what was blocking my best health. Can I get a few hands raised out there? 🙋🏻‍♀️

In our continuing effort to provide you links to small businesses that are doing great things, today, I'm bringing you one more new connection...and it's one that's PERFECT for this time of year. I’m so excited to introduce you to my new business friend Stacey, the owner of Lilac House Design Studio . She creates the most gorgeous handcrafted wreaths and faux floral designs that instantly make your home feel warm, inviting, and ready for the season. I just know you’re going t

Jelena designs and handcrafts sterling silver earrings and necklaces that connect women like us to nature and to our own adventurous spirits. Each piece tells a quiet story of freedom — of open skies, winding trails, and the kind of beauty that’s never rushed or mass-produced.

Just because it’s tea doesn’t mean we're automatically on the wellness fast track. In fact, we might be sipping our way into raspy throats, sluggish digestion, or sugar crashes—without even realizing it. Yes, girlfriend. Tea can hurt you if you drink it the wrong way.

We women have been sold every serum, supplement, and “miracle fix” under the sun. Cabinets full, wallets lighter, promises broken — sound familiar? But here’s a secret that won’t clutter your bathroom shelf, never expires, and costs exactly zero dollars

Ladies, I’ve been quietly working on something for us — something that makes seasonal refreshes simple, elegant, and meaningful. Because let’s be honest: sometimes we want a fresh little touch for our homes, and other times we just need a thoughtful gift in a pinch — a birthday, a hostess thank-you, a “just because” surprise. And running to the big-box aisle isn’t exactly inspiring.

Modern life has us sitting far too much—at desks, in cars, on couches. Our bodies, however, were designed for motion. The good news? We don’t need a gym membership or fancy leggings to get started. We simply need to walk.

I’ve promised you simple, doable steps to help you hit the reset button — so your body can start fueling & healing itself the way it was built to. Truth be told, I’ve started more articles & checklists than I can count… & deleted just as many. Why? Because this work matters. If I tell you to try something and it backfires, that’s no small thing in my book. So today, I’m keeping it plain & practical. This tip lines right up with our “3 Ways to Eat Healthy: Week 1” list & is a

by Contributing Writer: Mandy Resmondo From childhood, many of us, especially women, were taught that the natural progression of life was...

What happens after we eat that box of “healthier” crackers or down that sports drink full of “essential vitamins”? Where does all that synthetic, lab-born nonsense go? Here’s the short answer: your body doesn’t know what to do with it—so it tucks it away. And not in a cute little memory box, either.

Tucked between expired coupons and forgotten receipts? Memories. Photos of my children on trips to see their great-grandparents in West Virginia. Faded snapshots of my own childhood. I’ve written before about my grandparents—hardy mountain folk shaped by the Great Depression. They didn’t waste a thing, especially not food, and certainly not money on things they could grow or raise themselves.

Some of my most treasured memories are stitched into the fabric of long summer evenings on my grandparents’ front porch, tucked deep in the heart of twentieth century Appalachia. The old porch swing creaked gently beneath my aunt and I as we rocked back and forth, sipping lemonade from Mamaw's Bolero Thermoware cups, the kind that were multicolored like her summer flowers, and had just enough sweat on the outside to make you appreciate the ice inside.

Today, I did something completely radical. And no, it didn’t require a helmet or a lawyer. But friends, it did take courage. This particular act of rebellion has been bouncing around in my head for over 15 years. I’ve had full-blown internal debates about it—everything from “Will I need this again someday?” to “This could destroy the entire functionality of the item!” You’d think I was planning a heist, not doing what I actually did: I cut the plastic hanger straps out of

Eeating well doesn’t have to mean sweating over a hot skillet. A cold summer menu can be just as nourishing, satisfying, and (dare we say it?) downright delightful. Here’s a fresh, fuss-free lineup of cool dishes that are easy to make, nutrient-packed, and perfect for patio dining or shaded porch snacking. No oven, no stress—just pure seasonal goodness.

I just returned from an unforgettable adventure through Turkey and Greece—think breathtaking ruins, sun-soaked coastlines, and food so delicious I might still be full. But let’s be real: the flight to get there? Not the highlight. Like most of us who don’t have a black Amex or a travel influencer deal with an airline, I had to get strategic about staying comfortable in the friendly skies. And friends, I cracked the code! Here are three uncommon travel essentials that made

To my daughters: your sacrifice may not have been recognized with medals or ceremonies, but it was no less real. You served this country in the hardest of ways—by living with grace, perseverance, and loyalty in the shadow of a calling that asked more of all of us than we realized at the time. You are patriots. Every bit as much as your active-duty daddy.

This year—2025—has been especially poignant. Some beautiful, life-giving moments have arrived that I never expected. I’ve treasured those. But then came the gut-punches. The kind that leave your stomach in knots and your brain in a fog. I've found myself saying, more than once, “Can we just have a boring year, please?” followed by a laugh that carries a hint of too much truth.

There’s a beauty in making certain moments feel momentous. Not everything in life needs to be celebrated with cake and balloons, but some things—those small shifts that signal “you’re growing up”—deserve to be noticed, remembered, and marked with care. And each individual, male and female alike, need to know that they are seen, recognized as special and unique, and invested in.