Brighten Your Day
There is no better book to end the year with than one that kicks off the next year. “The Big Year” is a masterfully written and fun read. Every January 1st, it begins – the race to see the most bird species within the calendar year. The Big Year competition starts the moment the ball drops and the New Year begins. Unlike many challenges, there is no trophy or a cash reward – …
Continue Reading about Best Winter Book To Read Is About Quirky Birders →
Hiking over the holidays is a surefire way to preserve your sanity. Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce stress and increase feelings of happiness. During the holidays, we all are likely to experience family drama, travel, too much food, and too little sleep. Any combination of these factors is a recipe for crankiness. Stepping away from the television blaring A …
Continue Reading about 7 Secrets of Hiking Over the Holidays Challenge →
This is why I can't get any work done. Working from home has its perks. My boss demands I get a nap in during the work day. We volunteer at an animal shelter and care for cats and dogs. I set boundaries that if I was begged to get one of the animals, we would not be volunteering anymore. Then, we met this guy. He waltzed up to my daughter, curled up on her lap, and went …
Continue Reading about A Purrfect Excuse When Volunteering Goes Right →
Coloring To Improve Your Health Coloring books for adults are a simple way to reduce stress and increase feelings of peace and calm. By focusing on coloring, you focus on the present. IN THIS ARTICLE 1. Quiet Your Brain Focusing on coloring a coloring book for adults decreases intrusive thoughts and negative chatter. Stress levels decrease even more when you …
Continue Reading about Surprising Euphoria of Coloring Books for Adults →
November Each month, I recommend a nature book for you to read. Think of it like a book club minus the pressure. As well as an opportunity for you to escape into nature without having to go anywhere. November's Read Starting my career in the field of nature, I often created programs for teachers, naturalists, and scout leaders. One of the "things" I was always …
