Welcome to a month-long celebration of love, kindness, and the power of small gestures. This year I put together a 29 Days of Love and Kindness Calendar for us to do one kind thing each day for ourselves and others. Follow along with my calendar or get creative and make your own! The goal is to be as thoughtful and kind as possible for 29 days straight. Are you with me? Continue reading

If you’re single this year for Valentine’s Day, ditch the cheesy rom-coms where everyone falls in love, and join the birds in Chaucer's Parliament of Fowls poem as they hilariously navigate the complexities of love, courtship, and singlehood. Literature's earliest depiction of Valentine's Day is absurdly similar to The Bachelorette TV show except the bachelorette decides to stay single! Grab your favorite beverage and some popcorn and let’s break down the masterful wit of Geoffrey Chaucer... Continue reading

As you work to build a strong and engaged team of employees, showing appreciation is crucial. If you can offer a bonus or day off, definitely do that. But if you just have enough budget for a small gift, consider ideas that are different than the typical corporate swag. Your employees deserve gifts that show they are valued as individuals.

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Choosing a “Word of the Year” is a powerful alternative to a New Year's resolution. Instead of something that makes you feel pressure or guilt, pick a word that makes you feel more confident, grateful, adventurous, or motivated. What will your word be? Let me give you some ideas with my own spin on the definitions. Continue reading

GivingTuesday is my favorite day of the year! It isn’t your average Tuesday—it’s a global generosity movement celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. On this special day, everyone is encouraged to support a charity, volunteer, or complete acts of kindness. Last year, over $3 BILLION was donated to charities. Here are 4 of the best non-profit organizations to support on GivingTuesday and all year long. Continue reading

It’s the season of homemade pies and cookies, my friends. Admittedly I’m not a baker, but I absolutely love to indulge in sweet treats. And what’s sweeter than gratitude?

Gratitude isn’t just about being polite—it’s the secret ingredient to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Grab your apron and your favorite pen because today we're whipping up Appreciation Pie and serving it to your loved ones via handwritten greeting cards.

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When I lost my sister in May 2020, some gestures and sympathy gifts I received really comforted me. I also encountered words and actions that left me feeling more isolated and unsupported. In this blog post, I'm sharing 5 sympathy gift ideas to better equip you to be a light in someone else's darkest days.

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I’ve collected and admired antique books for many years so I’m very happy and proud to be able to curate and sell them in my Etsy Shop. This blog post will give you tips on how to gift antique books to loved ones, display them as pieces of art in your home, or use them as decor for special events like a wedding. Continue reading

Instead of just the typical “happy birthday” message in a card or text message, I asked everyone I know to write me a handwritten letter for my birthday last year. Read how a letter is a truly unforgettable gift, and some suggestions on what to write to make your family and friends feel incredibly adored and appreciated. Continue reading

In this interview, I had the privilege of chatting with Winter Cayman, an extraordinary individual who identifies as asexual, transgender, and non-binary. Winter’s enlightening narrative really captures the essence of pride and reminds us of the magic that unfolds when we open ourselves up to self-discovery and living authentically. Continue reading