2020: Lessons in Gratitude

When I saw my primary care physician for my annual visit late last year, he asked how I was doing. I mean…of course, he asked how I was doing. But […]
The House Witch: Four Lessons to Redirect Contentment

Have you ever closed your eyes and wished a magical being would come to clean your home, while promoting energy, creativity, and a place of refuge? Some would gladly welcome […]
More Cooks in the Kitchen – Encouraging the Family to Make Meals Together

You’ve seen the old sitcoms with the family all seated around the table, place settings at the ready and the doting mother bringing out the perfectly seared pork chops on […]
5 Health Benefits of Pickles

Pickles are one of those things—you either love them or you hate them. And yet, no matter what your opinion may be, they will inexplicably show up beside every sandwich […]
The Grandeur of Elderflowers & Turmeric

From lemon elderflower-infused wedding cakes for the royals to turmeric lattes to warm your hearts, elderflower and turmeric are bound to keep things pretty unique and tasty this winter season. […]
Super Bowl and AARF?

BY ZACH BRAVINDER What makes up a perfect Super Bowl Party? You need good food, good friends, a nice TV to watch the game and, of course, you need puppies. […]
Clean Green

“Dirt is only matter in the wrong place.” ~ Henry John Temple In love with cleaning and household tasks? Umm, no! Who loves surrendering hours of time inhaling strong, unhealthful […]
January 2021 “From the Heart”

Kicking you to the curb, 2020! Never have we been so happy to say goodbye to the outgoing year! We welcome 2021 with open arms and renewed hope! I was […]
“In and About” in Winston-Salem finding out what people have been up to during the pandemic

It’s the start of the New Year and we are still in pandemic mode. Vaccines are on the horizon but safety still remains of the utmost importance to control the […]
“What If” Presents the First Steps of Food Storage

Imbedded in our minds is the worrisome mantra, “What if…” that spans topics from safety and financial security to the health of loved ones, pets, and self. Pondering “What can […]