Let’s take a moment to talk about Grandma. Now, if you’re lucky, you had a wonderful, kind, sweet, bold, sassy, remarkable, gentle, talented and/or funny Grandma. Stories about grandmothers seem to portray these larger-than-life personalities. They are exquisitely present and giving. Or, they are exquisitely brave, daring and trail-blazing, as n

Animals show us the best of ourselves. They are loyal, even when we falter. They are affectionate, even when we are cranky. Studies show that the animal-human connection has numerous health benefits - namely, the increase in oxytocin levels that leads to calmer nervous systems, improved thinking and response, and even increased longevity. Our in

As the holidays approach, I am contemplating on all the families I know who claim to have someone distinctly... unique. Maybe it is an uncle who grew up in a traveling circus, or the cousin who everyone always said, “marched to the beat of her own drummer”. These souls tend to be the ones who challenge other family members to consider all of the my

This time of year, many start looking towards the holidays. It’s amazing how this can mean so many different things! For some, it is the welcome reminder to slow down and make time for those dearest to us. For others, there may be dread and uneasiness... Finding the right gift is actually a fairly common anxiety in our modern world. We know we w