"Create." My focus word for 2017 is to C-R-E-A-T-E. I’ve decided 2017 is the year I’m going to create every week. This is in all facets of my life. Create weekly content. Create a healthy body. Create new art. Create new adventures. Create a new way of thinking. Create the life … [Read more...]
A Special Kind of Christmas (2016)
Itinerary- Chill at home Remember when I told you I needed to update that bucket list? Well I’ve already gotten a head start on that before the New Year came around…spontaneously of course! Right before the Christmas holiday my husband and I made a spontaneous decision to spend … [Read more...]
2nd Anniversary…Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day January 10, 2017 is remembrance day. This day marks two years since Dusty passed away. I’m taking inventory of how I feel. I’m okay. I am a little sad and not overjoyed but I’m fair. I wish I could say “Hey! No problem. Look at me! Things are gravy.” Nope. I … [Read more...]
My 10 Life Changing Resolutions (2017)
The New Year is a chance to reboot. It’s an opportunity to start fresh and do things differently. As I get older I definitely put more value on my time and not wasting the time I have left. Life is not guaranteed so make the rest of your life the best of your life. (In the words … [Read more...]
7 Unexpected Blessings I Discovered after Pet-Loss
With the year coming to a close and 2017 approaching it makes me reflect on 2016 and how far I've come in my journey post pet loss. Life has a funny way of surprising you. Change is a part of life and it can give you surprises; both good and bad. With that said, I’d like to … [Read more...]
The Winner of my 1st Giveaway is…
Last month I started my first giveaway for a $25 Visa Gift card. As promised today I will announce our winner. Drum roll please………. The winner of my first giveaway is “Cash” from Long Island, NY. This must be fate since our winner’s nickname is Cash…but I digress. The holidays … [Read more...]
My Healthy Hearty Turkey Chili Recipe
Happy Thanksgiving! This week many people celebrate the holiday in the US and take this time of year to spend quality time with family and friends and give thanks. In addition to spending quality time, we like to indulge in good home cooking. As a prelude to the upcoming holiday, … [Read more...]
8 Resources for Healing After Pet Loss
After the death of my cat Dusty last year it really struck me hard. Perhaps it is the fact that I had her for almost 14 years or maybe because, to me, she was the perfect cat who happened to get cancer and I didn't see that coming. No matter the reason why I think it was so hard; … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
With autumn here and the holidays soon approaching, I figured it is time to change up my routine. This time of year I love comfort food as the weather gets cooler and I fancy delicious new flavors. One way in which you can incorporate different foods with tasty flavor is to add a … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Yoga and 11 More I Did Not Know About
Why is it around this time of year everyone reverts back to old habits and acts like a couch potato? What is it about vacation mode that makes it hard to get back into your fitness routine. Can someone tell me please? If you've been following my blog, you know I recently returned … [Read more...]
*1ST FREE GIVEAWAY- $25 VISA GIFT CARD*
As promised I have a surprise I am excited to share with my loyal readers. I created this blog as a labor of love and to help others going through the aftermath of pet loss like myself. It’s been quite the journey so far and I’m just getting started. The holiday season is … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I Believe Pets have An Afterlife
We know that from the minute we are born we start the journey toward our last days (whenever that may be). When it comes to our furry friends, we know deep down in our soul that their time is limited and we will outlive them. It’s something you don’t even think about the minute … [Read more...]