Natsukashii (懐かしい), Happy Memories
Being reminded of happy memories brings back the euphoric feelings tied to those experiences. In Japan, a memory of the good times evokes...
LIFESTYLE
Celebrating the Books We Read As Children
Do we ever forget the magic of reading? The characters from the books we read inspire us. We are sharing our favorite childrens books.
Gina Duncan
- 4 min
The Time I Went Silent For A Week
Practicing yoga at Kripalu, a yoga retreat center in the Berkshires, is a welcomed R&R especially if you challenge yourself to not talking.
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
Get 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 Duncan
- 2 min
Time to Bloom
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
Our Favorite Songs of 2021
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.
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
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.
Sustainable Living and Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to earth. We made a list of eco-friendly products. They also make great gifts.
Gina Duncan
- 3 min
Cultivating Gratitude Journaling
Journaling since the age of 10, I have hundreds of pages filled with dreams, secrets, fears, my stories from around the world, spiritual...
Bring Home Memories
Souvenir is a French word meaning memory. When we bring home souvenirs from our adventures, we are literally keeping memories of our time...
Chelsea Craig
- 2 min
Perfect Beach Read
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...
Travels With My Dad
One of my favorite Netflix shows is British Comedian’s Jack Whitehall’s Travels With My Father series. Jovial and carefree, Jack invites...
Chelsea Craig
- 2 min
A Must-Have Travel Companion: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
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...
Stokes O'Shields
- 2 min
The Search for Mantequilla
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...
Our Favorite Iconic Movie Songs
Can you imagine watching a movie without music? Imagine Rocky running up the stairs in Philadelphia without "Gonna Fly Now" playing and...
Stokes O'Shields
- 2 min
Finding Connections Languages Apart
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...
Gina Duncan
- 4 min
The Women Who Inspire Us From Shondaland
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....
Stokes O'Shields
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire Us Are Powerhouses
Bonnie Reavis is a powerhouse of a woman. Smart, sassy, with an amazing eye, and passion for her community. Bonnie has owned a marketing...
Our Favorite Social Media Accounts
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...
Stokes O'Shields
- 1 min
The View from Oakland Cemetery
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...
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
Grace and Frankie: Stories Can Change Us
On February 28th, the legendary actress and activist, Jane Fonda, received the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th Golden Globes...
Martha Sanderson
- 2 min
Self-Care: Show Up for Yourself
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,...
Katy Matello
- 2 min
Intentional Self-Care
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...
Stokes O'Shields
- 1 min
Self-Care: Creating a Positive Mindset
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...
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
Choosing My Word of the Year
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...
Abbi Stickels
- 2 min
Speaking Up in 2020
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”,...
Stokes O'Shields
- 2 min
Focusing On the Best of 2020
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...
Martha Sanderson
- 2 min
Finding Creativity in a Pandemic
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...
Gina Duncan
- 4 min
5 Things To Do This Fall
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....
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
Famous Smiles
Did you know smiling can boost your health? Smiling elevates your mood and reduces stress. If you smile while completing a stressful...
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
Awakening 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 Duncan
- 3 min
Get Hygge With It: Comfort TV
The Danish word, hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) translates in English as coziness, but it means so much more. It is an attitude towards life...
Gina Duncan
- 5 min
Listening to Your Little Voice to Discover Your Passions
Do 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 Duncan
- 6 min
Exploring U.S. Cities At Summer Ballet Intensives
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...
Gina Duncan
- 4 min
Building 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...
Favorite Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Playlist
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...
Our Travel Lover's Christmas Wish List
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...
Emma Toland
- 6 min
Faith and Travel Series: Lay It All Down at the Feet of Jesus
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...
Morgan Moore
- 2 min
Dance Summer Intensives: Where the Arts and Travel Meet
I approach dance summer intensives much like I approach a performance. Backstage I take a few moments to focus on myself and mentally...
Our Travel Songs for the Perfect Playlist
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...
Emma Toland
- 4 min
Travel 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'Shields
- 2 min
Traveling For the Experiences, Not Just Your Instagram
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...
Gina Duncan
- 5 min
Travel Without Traveling
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...
Stokes O'Shields
- 1 min
Make New Traditions
My extended family can be set in their ways. Very set. Especially when it comes to the holidays. Thanksgiving at my aunt's house....
Abbi Stickels
- 2 min
Perceiving the World in a Solar Eclipse
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...
Gina Duncan
- 2 min
At The End of The Journey
A journey can take you many places, some are expected and others not so much. Along the way you discover things about yourself.