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The moment we locked eyes my heart was stolen. It was when I understood the meaning behind every love poem and pining tune ever written.  I was unexpectedly lost in another person as I never knew I could be, especially considering I was already married to my very best friend and what I thought was the love of life.  But even that Shakespearean love story was no match for this new face starring back at me.  As we introduced ourselves to each other, the rest of the world shrunk, and a whole new mission in life unfolded that day I became...

The world's got you in a pickle and you're feeling sour.   I feel that! You're feeling salty these days.   (Energetic Fist Bump!)   The kids are back to school as Covid cases rise again. Political ideologies are dividing us and we are ripe for discourse.  As the stress is real and the anxiety has its hold on each of us, we wanted to intervene with some silliness and humor.  We seek to cut the tension this month with the most joyful and figurative of topics - pickles...?  yep - pickles. Pickles, simply put, are an ancient way to preserve what...

We all want to make that good first impression and nothing shatters our self confidence like an acne breakout.  85% of the US population experience acne between the ages of 12 and 24.  While not only annoying, painful, and embarrassing, these acne outbreaks can also cause long term scaring.  While the solutions to dealing with and reducing acne can be complicated, there is some basic knowledge that could keep you in control without having to run to the Doctor for expensive prescriptions.  Firstly, it's important to understand what causes acne.  Here are the most common triggers... Hormonal Factors (Puberty/Menstruation/Menopause) Stress Humid...

 As summer has gone into full swing, it already appears to be flying by.  Most times, we don't even know where it goes.  We have put together some ways to navigate summer, while also making the most of it. * Rest, Sleep, and Unwind Whether vacationing or not, allow the free time for your brain to settle into the calmness it needs to wander and spark creativity,  Schedule stillness and downtime into your summer lifestyle.  You never know what summer ideas will spark those fall adventures. * Soak up Nature  The season allows great opportunity to disconnect from technology and...

The traveling season is upon us!  It's an important reminder to us that the practice of taking breaks from our normalcy is part of what gives us the continued energy for a lifetime of momentum.  The ability and time taken to travel gives our lives color and our minds perspective.  Expanding our horizons allows for greater creativity and tolerances that ultimately positively impact our home communities as well. We love traveling and want you to love it too, but sometimes the preparation feels like a grueling task.  Here are some simple and easy travel hacks to implement to make packing...