As a new year kicks off, I’ve picked a word to guide me: Illuminate. It’s about shining a light on the world and inviting others to see it.

If you're unsure how to start listening to your inner voice, here are some tips to help you uncover your passions.

Being reminded of happy memories brings back the euphoric feelings tied to those experiences. What is natsukashii?

I took a moment to reflect and consider my  guiding word for the upcoming year. The word that resonates with my soul is limitless.

If you’ve ever visited Italy, you know how romantic the country is. There is something warm and slow and beautiful about it, from the...

How do you follow up a year of maturing into your full potential as you bloomed? You embrace it. Setting my intention for the year by...

Looking for a last-minute present for a special woman in your life? It's not too late. To save you time- here are some great gift ideas.

Cultivating Gratitude Journaling Journaling since the age of 10, I have hundreds of pages filled with dreams, secrets, fears, stories...

Do we ever forget the magic of reading? The characters from the books we read inspire us. We are sharing our favorite childrens books.

Practicing yoga at Kripalu, a yoga retreat center in the Berkshires, is a welcomed R&R especially if you challenge yourself to not talking.

Chilly days and wintry weather may have you spending more time indoors. It’s the perfect time to embrace the hygge lifestyle, here's how.

I like picking a word that gives me a focus for the new year. My 2022 word of the year is Bloom. I love the idea of taking root and blooming

Music is the best inspiration and escape, it feeds our souls and calms our moods. I asked my team to share their favorite songs of 2021.

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to earth. We made a list of eco-friendly products. They also make great gifts.

Souvenir is a French word meaning memory. When we bring home souvenirs from our adventures, we are literally keeping memories of our time...

Hello Page Turners! If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling the long, hot days of summer coming to a close. With school starting...

One of my favorite Netflix shows is British Comedian’s Jack Whitehall’s Travels With My Father series. Jovial and carefree, Jack invites...

Travel through time on an adventure around the world. For my first review, I have to admit; I was stumped. I wanted to pick a book that...

This summer we are connecting people, food, and travel. We love the stories that come out of sharing a meal with others and what food...

Can you imagine watching a movie without music? Imagine Rocky running up the stairs in Philadelphia without "Gonna Fly Now" playing and...

One evening, my mom and I popped into a shop in Barcelona to grab some snacks before heading back to our hostel. We had been in Europe...

It’s April and Women’s History Month has ended but that doesn’t mean we should stop being inspired by the incredible women around us....

Bonnie Reavis is a powerhouse of a woman. Smart, sassy, with an amazing eye, and passion for her community. Bonnie has owned a marketing...

Do you ever monitor how much time you spend on social media? My iPhone announces my social media usage every week. It’s a lot! I am never...

This is one of my favorite photos from 2020 because of the emotions tied to it. I had been feeling frustrated, tired, and sad because of...

On February 28th, the legendary actress and activist, Jane Fonda, received the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th Golden Globes...

Practice self-care. I have heard that so many times this year. As an educator, it has been emphasized in my teacher circles, at my job,...

Self-care...a phrase we’ve probably all heard more over the last year than ever before. And rightfully so, given everything 2020 had to...

I am all about self-care! There are so many ways to practice it and let it infuse or better your life. My large scale self-care...

Do you choose a word to guide your goals for the year? On January 1st, instead of making a bunch of new year’s resolutions, I pick a word...

I have surely never been quiet about my political beliefs. My whole life I have been told “treat others the way you want to be treated”,...

March 14, 2020 was the last normal day for me this year. I was a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding, and we had just started to hear...

2020 has been quite the year. I think we have all been personally challenged by it. From baking bread to painting, being stuck in our...

The long days of summer have faded. We are in the season of crisp weather, and colorful hues of orange, red, and yellow in the foliage....

Did you know smiling can boost your health? Smiling elevates your mood and reduces stress. If you smile while completing a stressful...

What’s your reason for getting out of bed in the morning? I had been finding it increasingly difficult to start my day. All my “first...

The Danish word, hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) translates in English as coziness, but it means so much more. It is an attitude towards life...

For the past six years, I have traveled away from family and friends for most of my summers. Since the age of 11, I have been attending...

"Where word power and wanderlust collide." These are the words on the home page of the Content Castle's website that attracted me to...

Is there anything that gets you in the mood for Christmas more than music? The first time you hear a Christmas song at the start of the...

Have you put together a Christmas wish list yet this year? Are you seeking gifts for that travel lover you know? We understand  it can be...

Traveling to Texas is a trip that I always look forward to. For those of you who don’t know, my sweet boyfriend is studying at Texas A&M...

I approach dance summer intensives much like I approach a performance. Backstage I take a few moments to focus on myself and mentally...

Whether you’re backpacking abroad, headed to the beach, or taking a road trip, you will need the perfect songs to have with you on your...

April has started, and the Easter season is in full swing. There’s joy and peace in the air as people rejoice with a halleluiah in their...

I feel like it has become even more prevalent in the past few years that the proper way to travel is hyper focused on taking your photo...

If you’re starting to feel like the skies are always gray and so is your mood, then you might need something to brighten your day.  When...

My extended family can be set in their ways. Very set. Especially when it comes to the holidays. Thanksgiving at my aunt's house....

After months of planning, and hauling my family up to Tennessee, I had made it to that moment. There was food, music, and even yoga. A...

A journey can take you many places, some are expected and others not so much. Along the way you discover things about yourself.