Without a doubt, one of the best parts of moving to a new city is exploring the area, trying new things and, of course, trying new food. With a whirlwind first couple of weeks in Bellefonte, we’ve done our fair share of eating out. Plus, working from home has given me the opportunity to try out some of the area’s…
It’s been just over two weeks since Sean and I picked up our lives and moved to Bellefonte, Pa., after I started my own business. While it’s been a whirlwind of unpacking, business meetings and trying to figure out our new life, there has been (very little) down time to explore and learn more about our new community. With a…
Let’s face it: Life gets a little too real sometimes. Bills can start to stack up, surprise payments pop up and finances become a little stressful. I’ve had some surprises in my life lately (like, when I hit not one, but two deer at once last month), and I’m feeling a little financially strained. When I’m feeling like this, I…
I figured out about three years ago how much my environment and surroundings contribute to my own well-being. It was then that I made some major life decisions: I decided to live alone, get a dog and turn my house into a home. Since then, I’ve learned even more about my own habits and what contributes to my happiness. Decorating…
In the past year, I’ve realized how powerful fresh flowers can be. They’re not only beautiful, but can boost happiness as well. A study published in this article found that “patients in hospital rooms brightened with flowers and potted plants needed less postoperative pain medication, had lower systolic blood pressure and pulse rates, were less anxious and tired, and generally were…
Is it just me, or has this Pennsylvania winter been pretty disgusting? Normally, winter is one of my favorite times to hike with my two pups, Murphy and Scout. It’s refreshing hiking in the snow in the crisp, cool air. But winter so far this year has just been rain and more rain. That being said, I’ve been trying to…
Sometimes it really is the small details that can contribute the most to a much bigger cause. If you read my post about podcasts I’ve been listening to recently, you know that I’ve been listening to and taking a lot of advice from Gretchen Rubin’s “Happier.” The podcast offers tips on making small changes that influence a happier lifestyle. I’ve…
It took me until late 2016 to even consider listening to a podcast in my lifetime. I had previously considered them to be boring, thinking that I’d much rather listen to music. It turns out, I was just listening to the wrong ones. I was turned on to Serial over the summer when Sean and I started traveling together. In 2016,…
For being the “most wonderful time of year,” the week or so before Christmas is always stressful. Between last minute-shopping, gift wrapping, holiday parties and other activities, there’s hardly any time to relax. This year I was lucky enough to be able to take a vacation day and have my work schedule conveniently allow for a four-day weekend, and it…
If the weather is anything in your area like it has been in western Pennsylvania this week, there’s no way you’re getting outside to go on any adventures. Here, we’re currently dealing with over an inch of ice on the roads, snow on the ground and constantly changing temperatures. Instead of venturing outdoors, I’m spending my time off curled up…
