This may seem pretty basic, but learning how to properly do things is something I’ve been focusing on lately. It all started when I purchased my first fennel bulb (I usually used dried fennel seed), and realized I had absolutely no idea how to chop or prepare it. I started poking around for instructional videos (…) Read more »
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Saturday DO: Give Your Gifts A Personal Touch
Dec 15, 2012Nothing makes me happy quite like giving a gift. It lights me up to see someone react to a gift I’ve given them, and to see them realize that I put thought and care into selecting it. I like sharing a little joy this way. (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Create A Calming Space
Dec 08, 2012With all the hustle surrounding the holiday season, sometimes I completely forget how important it is to take time out to clear my head, relax, and unwind. When I don’t do this, I feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. To chill out during busy times, one of my favorite relaxation methods is to create a calming (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Take Time To Run
Nov 17, 2012I was recently introduced to a band called Lord Huron. Lately I’ve been craving anything in the folk rock family. Their song “Time To Run” became an instant favorite of mine, and inspired this post. (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Get In The Spirit
Oct 13, 2012Halloween used to be one of my absolute favorite holidays, but I think at a certain point we all tend to outgrow it a bit, and then maybe return to it later in life and appreciate it again. This year I’m trying to really enjoy the season of Halloween and embrace it, and its bringing (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Explore An Orchard
Oct 06, 2012How will you spend your Saturday? I am dying to explore an apple orchard. Fall is the ultimate time of year for visiting farms, orchards, and pumpkin patches. (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Appreciate The Little Things
Sep 29, 2012This may sound simple, but it’s easier said than done. We are always on the go, moving from one place to the next, rarely stopping to really enjoy the present moment and the little things in life that make those moments so special. (…) Read more »
Saturday DO: Go Technology Free (Just For A Day!)
Sep 22, 2012I have an amazing job, but along with it comes the fact that it’s pretty difficult to stay away from technology. Every day, we’re blogging, tweeting, instagramming, facebooking – the list goes on and on. (…) Read more »
Saturday Do: Nestle Someplace And Read A Book
Sep 15, 2012When I need some space, some time alone or when the night is slow, I take a book to a nearby restaurant/bar and order a glass of red wine. I sit and get lost in the words of the story that’s before me. (…) Read more »
Saturday Do: Send A Love Note
Aug 25, 2012Whenever I receive a little cute note from someone, my heart glows; it leaves traces of someone’s thoughts that then get soaked into your soul. I treasure all the little notes people give me, whether it’s something simple like “I came by your desk but you weren’t there”, or something more intense that came from (…) Read more »

