Lifestyle Archives - Inspirations and Celebrations

10 Fun Ways To Celebrate Autumn

It’s amazing how quickly this year has been flying by! Now that we’re ushering in a beautiful new season, it’s a great time to start planning your Fall activities. From apple picking to creating DIY pumpkin centerpieces, here are 10 fun ways to celebrate Autumn. 10 Fun Ways To Celebrate Autumn Since quarantine life has Continue Reading

3 Ways To Shift Your Mindset To Embrace Life Changes and New Experiences

While I’ve always thought of myself as adaptable, the truth is – I’m a creature of habit. I’ve always enjoyed the comfort of my routine, living in the same area (for my entire life), doing the same job (for nearly 20-years), and being comforted by a sense of certainty and predictability. But, over time, I’ve […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

3 Ways To Use Optimism To Overcome Challenges in Life

In the garden of life, even the most beautiful roses often have thorns. Since life isn’t always as easy as we’d want it to be, when we choose to have an optimistic outlook, this positive perspective can help us overcome challenging moments. If this year has taught us anything, it’s that circumstances can change in […]

Career Lifestyle

6 Tips for Creating a Happier Life-Work Balance While Working From Home

With most of us still working from home, it’s created a major shift in the way we get work done. Whether you’ve been busy managing Zoom meetings, using technology to stay connected, or just trying to stay productive while juggling it all, you’re not alone. In addition to changes in our day-to-day operations, a lot […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

How To Find Peace & Happiness Through Learning To Practice The Art of Non-Attachment

The saying goes, “when one door closes, another one opens”. While we’ve all heard this expression, the truth is – it’s often challenging for many of us to let go of our mental attachments (to the past or the future). However, by learning how to practice the art of non-attachment, we give ourselves the chance Continue Reading

Gardening Lifestyle

The Mindful Gardener – How To Turn Gardening into a Joyful Meditation Practice

If you’ve ever noticed how relaxed you feel after spending time in nature, then the next best thing to that is gardening. Since many people are unable to escape to a forest or beach right now (due to the quarantine), the good news is, you can still enjoy the meditative benefits of gardening at home. […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

5 Spiritual Rituals to do this Weekend to Celebrate The Summer Solstice & The Solar Eclipse

In celebration of both The Summer Solstice and The Solar Eclipse (which are happening this weekend), here are 5 spiritual rituals you can do to set positive new intentions, cleanse the energy in your home, and raise your vibration. About The Summer Solstice & The Solar Eclipse Ushering in a new season, “in the Northern […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

How To Find Your Inner Power Through Vulnerability

I love the quote by Oscar Wilde, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken”. If you think about it, it’s so true. I have a strong sense of self, always strive to be authentic, and know who I am on a core level. However, this wasn’t always the case. Like many people, I just wanted […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

5 Ways To Become Happier Everyday

I read a quote by Joel Osteen that has become engrained in my mind. It said, “Happiness is always a choice. You can’t wait for circumstances to get better. You have to create your own good fortune. So look for ways to be happy every day.” Over the past several months, I’ve diligently worked on […]

Home Decorating Home Organization Lifestyle

Budget-Friendly Home Decorating & Organizing Finds

If there’s one thing that quarantine life has inspired me to do it’s to update and refresh my home. From the kitchen and bathrooms to the bedrooms, home office, and even the patio, here are budget-friendly home decorating and organizing finds I recently discovered on Amazon. Whether you want to get tidy or you just […]

Giveaways

The Home is Where The Heart is Giveaway

To help you enjoy your time at home right now, the winner of The Home is Where The Heart is Giveaway will receive a $200 Amazon Gift Card. Whether you shop for everyday essentials, or you decide to splurge on that Kitchen Aid you’ve been eyeing, I hope that this giveaway brings you a bit […]

Diet & Nutrition Lifestyle Travel

Join Downtown Napa & The Culinary Institute of America at COPIA in the #TravelAtHomeChallenge

While you can’t travel to your favorite places right now, you can bring a taste of them home to get you inspired about future adventures. In collaboration with my friends at Downtown Napa, they’ve invited me to participate in the #TravelAtHomeChallenge by AFAR Magazine. Join The #TravelAtHomeChallenge AFAR is encouraging all of us to Continue Reading