Gina Duncan2 minNatsukashii (懐かしい), Happy MemoriesBeing reminded of happy memories brings back the euphoric feelings tied to those experiences. In Japan, a memory of the good times evokes...
MyRooftopStories Team4 minCelebrating the Books We Read As ChildrenDo we ever forget the magic of reading? The characters from the books we read inspire us. We are sharing our favorite childrens books.
Gina Duncan4 minThe Time I Went Silent For A WeekPracticing yoga at Kripalu, a yoga retreat center in the Berkshires, is a welcomed R&R especially if you challenge yourself to not talking.
Gina Duncan2 minGet Hygge With It This Winter 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.
Gina Duncan2 minTime to BloomI 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
MyRooftopStories Team3 minOur Favorite Songs of 2021Music 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.
MyRooftopStories Team2 minLast Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for WomenLooking 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.
MyRooftopStories Team5 minSustainable Living and Eco-Friendly Gift IdeasPlastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to earth. We made a list of eco-friendly products. They also make great gifts.
Gina Duncan3 minCultivating Gratitude JournalingJournaling since the age of 10, I have hundreds of pages filled with dreams, secrets, fears, my stories from around the world, spiritual...
MyRooftopStories Team2 minBring Home MemoriesSouvenir is a French word meaning memory. When we bring home souvenirs from our adventures, we are literally keeping memories of our time...
Chelsea Craig2 minPerfect Beach ReadHello Page Turners! If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling the long, hot days of summer coming to a close. With school starting...
MyRooftopStories Team5 minTravels With My DadOne of my favorite Netflix shows is British Comedian’s Jack Whitehall’s Travels With My Father series. Jovial and carefree, Jack invites...
Chelsea Craig2 minA Must-Have Travel Companion: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabTravel 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...
Stokes O'Shields2 minThe Search for MantequillaThis summer we are connecting people, food, and travel. We love the stories that come out of sharing a meal with others and what food...
MyRooftopStories Team3 minOur Favorite Iconic Movie SongsCan you imagine watching a movie without music? Imagine Rocky running up the stairs in Philadelphia without "Gonna Fly Now" playing and...
Stokes O'Shields2 minFinding Connections Languages ApartOne 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...
Gina Duncan4 minThe Women Who Inspire Us From ShondalandIt’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....
Stokes O'Shields2 minWomen Who Inspire Us Are PowerhousesBonnie Reavis is a powerhouse of a woman. Smart, sassy, with an amazing eye, and passion for her community. Bonnie has owned a marketing...
MyRooftopStories Team4 minOur Favorite Social Media AccountsDo 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...
Stokes O'Shields1 minThe View from Oakland CemeteryThis 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...
Gina Duncan2 minGrace and Frankie: Stories Can Change UsOn February 28th, the legendary actress and activist, Jane Fonda, received the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th Golden Globes...
Martha Sanderson2 minSelf-Care: Show Up for YourselfPractice 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,...
Katy Matello2 minIntentional Self-CareSelf-care...a phrase we’ve probably all heard more over the last year than ever before. And rightfully so, given everything 2020 had to...
Stokes O'Shields1 minSelf-Care: Creating a Positive MindsetI 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...
Gina Duncan2 minChoosing My Word of the YearDo 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...
Abbi Stickels2 minSpeaking Up in 2020I 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”,...
Stokes O'Shields2 minFocusing On the Best of 2020March 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...
Martha Sanderson2 minFinding Creativity in a Pandemic2020 has been quite the year. I think we have all been personally challenged by it. From baking bread to painting, being stuck in our...
Gina Duncan4 min5 Things To Do This FallThe 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....
Gina Duncan2 minFamous SmilesDid you know smiling can boost your health? Smiling elevates your mood and reduces stress. If you smile while completing a stressful...
Gina Duncan2 minAwakening My Ikigai:The Japanese Secret to Happiness 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...
Gina Duncan3 minGet Hygge With It: Comfort TVThe Danish word, hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) translates in English as coziness, but it means so much more. It is an attitude towards life...
Gina Duncan5 minListening to Your Little Voice to Discover Your PassionsDo you ever find the little voice inside your head urging you to figure out what you’re supposed to be doing with your life? If you’re...
Michael Duncan6 minExploring U.S. Cities At Summer Ballet IntensivesFor 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...
Gina Duncan4 minBuilding Words to the Castle"Where word power and wanderlust collide." These are the words on the home page of the Content Castle's website that attracted me to...
MyRooftopStories Team7 minFavorite Christmas Songs for Your Holiday PlaylistIs 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...
MyRooftopStories Team4 minOur Travel Lover's Christmas Wish ListHave 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...
Emma Toland6 minFaith and Travel Series: Lay It All Down at the Feet of JesusTraveling 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...
Morgan Moore2 minDance Summer Intensives: Where the Arts and Travel MeetI approach dance summer intensives much like I approach a performance. Backstage I take a few moments to focus on myself and mentally...
MyRooftopStories Team2 minOur Travel Songs for the Perfect PlaylistWhether 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...
Emma Toland4 minTravel On A Whim 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...
Stokes O'Shields2 minTraveling For the Experiences, Not Just Your InstagramI 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...
Gina Duncan5 minTravel Without TravelingIf 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...
Stokes O'Shields1 minMake New TraditionsMy extended family can be set in their ways. Very set. Especially when it comes to the holidays. Thanksgiving at my aunt's house....
Abbi Stickels2 minPerceiving the World in a Solar EclipseAfter 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...
Gina Duncan2 minAt The End of The JourneyA journey can take you many places, some are expected and others not so much. Along the way you discover things about yourself.