The year of 2020 brought a lot of challenges. With the coronavirus pandemic we saw businesses adapt to remote work quickly. Many zoom meetings ensued. If you were lucky enough to have a job that enabled you to work from home you may have started to wonder if you could work from anywhere. If you work for a company that has changed its work model to a permanent remote business you should consider moving to one of these cities that will pay you to relocate. #1 – Tulsa, Oklahoma The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma is offering remote workers to relocate in exchange for $10,000. In 2018 a program called Tulsa…

As we approach the end of 2020 and are looking ahead at 2021 its a good time to clean out your closet. But instead of tossing those pants that don’t fit, why not make a profit? These are the best ways to sell your clothes online and make money. Forget Spring Cleaning & Do It Now You never need to wait for Spring to do an official clean out of your closet. In fact its good to look over your closet seasonally and review each item to identify it is worthy of your coveted space. If not, its time to sell it. How To Determine If An Item Is Worth…

Have you ever dreamed about living in another country? I know I have. But it wasn’t until this year while researching family history with ancestry.com that I realized dual citizenship was an actual possibility for my husband. As we started looking at his family history we found out he has great grandparents from both Hungary and Italy. Those two countries along with many others to our surprise offer a form of dual citizenship by decent. How You Could Get Dual Citizenship A good starting point is talking to your family members and learning more about your heritage. The reason my husband and I started looking into ancestry in the first…

The days have started to get colder and daylight hours have dimmed. Winter is officially here. While it may feel like time for hibernation and cabin fever bordem, think again. This winter embrace what the Danish and Norwegians have dubbed “hygge”. Hygge culture, means emerging yourself in the winter season and all things cozy. It is also a great way to avoid the winter blues. Here are the best ways to do just that this season. Start A Fire What’s more cozy than gathering around a hot flame to read a book, enjoy a hot chocolate or social with family and friends than gathering around a fire place? Having a…

Life can be stressful sometimes. It is inevitable that you will have good days and bad days. But when a bad day strikes and you feel like the world is weighing you down there is hope. I have made a quick list of the top ways to de-stress your life now. Before you know it you will be feeling happy again! #1 – Take A Soothing Bubble Bath I don’t know about you but no matter if it is 80 degrees outside or 10 below zero nothing calms me more than a bubble bath. I suggest making a soothing cup of herbal tea and taking along your favorite magazine or…

Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the way the leaves turn shades of red, orange and yellow. The way the cool air hits my face and best of all pumpkin spice everything. Today I have put together a bucket list of activities to do in the fall. I hope you enjoy some or all of these fun autumn activities with family, friends or even solo. #1 – Go Leaf Peeping Seeing the fall foliage at peak is one of my favorite activities to do in the fall. Growing up in Vermont, a state that prides itself on beautiful fall foliage, I suppose it is in my…

Your home is your sanctuary. Its where you find comfort, share meals and spend time with family and friends. A place to get away from the chaos that can consume our world. Today I want to show you how to take advantage of using a small porch to create a peaceful retreat. To create the sanctuary of your dreams I believe you need to bring some of the indoors outside. What I mean is incorporate comforts of indoor living like throw pillows, rugs, lighting, plants and decor to the outdoors. This site contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item from a link I may receive small commission from that…

There are so many reasons to swap out traditional beauty products for non-toxic make-up & skincare options. First of all , with non-toxic beauty products you can be assured that there is no testing on animals. Secondly, when you make the switch to non-toxic make-up & skincare products you can be assured that all ingredients are natural and free from harsh chemicals. Disclosure: This page contains some affiliate links . Please know that I may receive a percentage or commission from a link included on this page, at no cost to you. I will only recommend a product or service that I have used or believe has substantial value to…

The phenomenon of running barefoot may bring to mind images of carefree hippies or our ancient ancestors. Truth be told that before I read the best selling book Born to Run by author Christopher McDougall I had never considered running barefoot. Why would anyone want to try running barefoot? It’s a question I would have asked myself prior to reading Born to Run. I would worry I would step on something sharp and hurt myself more than my current running injuries. But the book Born to Run provides a stunning case for why running barefoot as opposed to super cushioned sneakers is better for you. The cliff note here is…