Hanging stockings and wearing horrendous sweaters, are just a few of the ways the US celebrates the holiday season. These traditions may seem to even Americans. However, there are some fun and quirky holiday traditions around the world that might… read more
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Why Should You Try Food Journaling?
I started food journaling this last year. I was on one of those New Year health kicks and wanted to start dieting and keeping track of my calories. A friend of mine introduced me to an app called MyPlate. It’s… read more
Use Oats to Transform Your Skin
Taking care of your skin does not have to be hard, expensive or even time-consuming! In fact, there are plenty of foods that you probably already have in your pantry that could transform your skincare routine basically for free. How… read more
How to Make Your Home a Happier Place
Your home is your sanctuary, or at least, it should be. After a long and strenuous day, you should be able to retire in an atmosphere that exudes calmness and peace. Your home should be a place where you feel… read more
Learn the Health Benefits of Pumpkin
How many of us dive into a good ole dish of pumpkin on the regular? Sadly, unless it comes in the form of a pie or latte in early November, the majority of us are probably not! Unfortunately, that means… read more
When Dreams of Farm Life Come Calling
Nestled in between suburban homes and among the whispering tall pines of Gainesville, sits Hidden Hills Farm. Owned by Brittany Forbes, her husband of five years, Chris Hickox, and their daughter Lilly, the 20-acre farm welcomes you with the sweet… read more
Ask the Interior Specialist: Amanda Davis Carreon
Amanda Davis Carreon is a Gainesville native. She is the fourth generation in her family to be in the furniture and design industry. Her mother, Jerome Davis, owned a wonderful furniture store, The Glen Addie Collection, for most of Amanda’s… read more
What Happens to Our Bodies As We Age?
Unless we are Benjamin Button, we will continue to age forward with each day and year that passes. With good genes and good habits, we will live a very long and prosperous life. But, that doesn’t mean our body and… read more
Why Does Mental Health Matter?
I suffer from anxiety. Much like a physical condition, it is something I grapple with every day. Sometimes I can pinpoint the exact reason for my anxiety, but more often than that, it comes at me without specific cause or… read more
Utilizing Contact with Natural Elements to Improve Wellness
Grounding, also sometimes known as earthing, is a wellness practice that involves direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface or elements. While this may sound like a trendy health habit, emerging scientific research suggests that grounding may offer measurable health… read more