How do you kick off a big 25 day challenge like this? You start with what is really important. I can’t think of anything more important than our health. Without our health, the rest is really insignificant, right? I’m not suggesting that you have to be the picture of health in order to be thankful.… Continue reading 25 Days of Giving Thanks – Day 1 – Health
Author: Denise Venditti
A prescription for “Daylight Saving Time” Blues
Did you know that Daylight Saving Time (DST) started in the U.S. back in 1918 but was stopped in 1920 amidst great controversy? It restarted again during World War II. Clocks were set one hour ahead to save oil as folks went to bed earlier and rose with the sun. Our current Daylight Saving Time program has… Continue reading A prescription for “Daylight Saving Time” Blues
7 Reasons to ‘Fall in Love’ with Fall
Did you know that the meteorological start of fall occurs on September 1 but the astrological start of fall (a.k.a. the autumnal equinox) occurs 3 weeks later on September 22? Why….because the astronomical calendar is based on the earth’s rotational tilt compared to the sun, while the meteorological calendar is based on average temperatures (Source:… Continue reading 7 Reasons to ‘Fall in Love’ with Fall
9 Easy Tips to Transform any Space into a Summer Oasis
Did you know that seasonal increases in sun time were associated with decreased mental health distress? In other words, as the days get longer, we experience better mental health. I’m not surprised…are you? (Source: Science Daily) I’m excited to show off our deck transformation and share my best tips on how to turn a boring… Continue reading 9 Easy Tips to Transform any Space into a Summer Oasis
Be the change you wish to see…
Did you know that women were not allowed to vote in the United States until just 100 years ago? The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified on August 18, 1920, and just 9 weeks later, on November 2, more than 8 million women across the U.S. voted in elections for the first time.… Continue reading Be the change you wish to see…