Maybe you feel like you’ve experimented with every self-care idea in the book – yet you’re still not feeling like yourself. It might be time to get outside of your comfort zone and try something entirely new. Today, Willow’s Gold shares some time-tested self-care tips that can make all the difference, from taking regular walks…
Windmills of the Plains
While traveling recently, I happened to read about a windmill museum on the western side of Oklahoma. I love windmills, and although it was out of our way by a couple of hours, I re-routed our drive so we could we could stop and check it out. I’m so glad that we did, as we…
Spring Is On Its Way!
I just saw my first Robin of the year…hop, hop, hopping through the yard. Temperature is 71F degress here today, so I’ve opened my screen door, and I can hear the beautiful sound of the birds singing as I pluck away on my keyboard. It’s a beautiful day; things are looking up!
Water Hydration For Health
Most everyone has heard that drinking plenty of water is healthy for you. Drink eight – 8-ounce glasses of water a day, if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated, you can never drink too much water…all good things to think about. No doubt that water is a necessity for all living things in order to…
Discovering Life’s Hidden Gems
I’ve lived in the house that I am currently in for the last 29 years. Over those years, we’ve done a lot of remodeling, as well as expanded, as we have added on a couple of times. Recently, my husband removed some paneling from a wall and discovered this: Someone, at some time, more than…
6 Ways Pursuing a New Hobby Can Improve Your Life
Guest post by Joyce Wilson When you find yourself staying in more, focusing on a hobby can stave off boredom and widen your skillset. Learning something new enhances many different aspects of your life, so select a hobby that helps you achieve your personal goals and enjoy these benefits. Here are some tips to help…
How Self-Care Has a Tremendous Impact on Mental Health
Guest post by Joyce Wilson Self-care has been a buzzword for several years now. It has been promoted by everyone from fitness experts and health professionals to marketers of various products and services. While the concept may carry different definitions depending on whom you ask, on a fundamental level, self-care entails caring for one’s physical,…
The Gratefully Good Jar
The New Year is officially underway, and the first month of the new year is already coming to an end. If a New Year’s resolution was made on January 1st, there is an 80% chance that it will be abandoned by now. If you’re in the 50% of the population that doesn’t make New Year’s…
Bikefest Cookout 2021
I love motorcycles; especially the ones that rumble down the road, making a sound that you can’t confuse with anything else. A group of Harleys roaring down the road is a sight and sound that beholds me. I got this love from my dad. Growing up, he always had a motorcycle. When I was younger,…
Don’t Wait
Last weekend, I went to see ZZ Top in concert. Although I’ve been to many other concerts in the past, this was the first time for me to see ZZ Top. I heard that they put on an awesome show. I talked with others who had seen them several years ago during one of their…