Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. Today let’s take a look at Baking and Stress Relief. So how can baking reduce your stress, you may ask? According to a site called Teeo Creations, baking is a form of comfort and also a distraction from our stress. This distraction from whatever…
Five Summer Journal Prompt Suggestions
You guys know I love to journal. Journaling is good for us in many ways. I hope you are journaling. Here are five journal prompts for Summer to add to your journal question list. I challenge you to write one and share it with me. I would love to read part of your story….
Travel Near North Carolina-Temporary Caesars Virginia Casino in Danville Va.
What? There is a casino in Danville, Va., and it is only about an hour and a half away…let’s check it out. What do I know about gambling? Truth be told, I know very little. My gambling experience consists of two things. We would play blackjack as kids, and our currency consisted of toothpicks….
Monthly Movtivation-You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important” The Help
Monthly Motivation for June of 2023. I had recently finished the book “The Help” When I found out there was a movie, I could not wait to see it. There were many times in the movie I found myself angry at the injustice and other times touched by the tenderness. The love in the…
A Few Things To Do In North Carolina June 2023 Events
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 a just a few things happening in June 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Wine Wednesday-What the Heck is the Point System for Wine?
It is time for Wine Wednesday. Today I want to talk about Wine Points. I had never heard of wine points until I was invited to a wine party. Everyone has to bring a bottle to share. The bottle has to be rated 85 points or above. Having never heard of such a point system,…
Weekly Words-Words of Inspiration by Carl Jung
Each week I hope to share a quote with you. Some will be inspirational, some heartfelt, some deep, but all will give you something to think about. All of us will experience trauma on some level in our lives. It may be physical, emotional, or both, but either way, we can come out on the other…
Self Care and Stress Relief-Stress Relief through Music
Let’s continue our series on Self-Care and Stress Relief. Today let’s take a look at Stress Relief and Music. Music can make us feel good…listening to the right music can change our mood. Listening to music can stimulate dopamine in our brain, also known as the feel-good hormone in our body. Music can be…
Travel Blast From The Past-Triangle Russian Festival in Apex NC
I saw that one of my Meetup Groups was attending the Triangle Russian Festival In Apex, NC. I signed up, grabbed my camera, and I was on my way. The Festival was held Feb 3 at the Halle Cultural Center in downtown Apex. There were many vendors at the event. I loved the wooden Santas. The…
Amazon Shopping-Let’s Go Crabbing-A Few Things You May Need For Your Crabbing Trip
Well it is getting close to beach season. Several weeks ago I went crabbing with Rocky. Today I thought I would take a look at “A Few Things You Will Need When You Go Shopping. Let’s head over to Amazon… Here are a few things to think about if you decide to go crabbing. You…