The Healthy Choice

Coping With Loss and Grief - Finding My Way Back to Joy

"Mom, are you happy?”, my 15-year-old daughter asked me a few nights ago. This caught me by surprise. “Why do you ask?” was my passively...

Four Lessons My Chihuahua Taught Me About Life

Last week our precious Rosie passed away. Rosie joined our family on March 26, 2017 when my aunt, Tia Rosa, was hospitalized for...

Ringing in the New Year Japanese Style

あけましておめでとう Japanese New Year, Oshogatsu, is the most important holiday in Japan. It can be likened to Christmas celebrations when...

Last Minute, Easy-to-Get Gifts Under $10

Gift giving during the holidays can be a challenging endeavor especially when you’re on a budget or short on time. We’re down to 4 days...

Be "Childish" This Halloween!

Happy almost Halloween! How are you feeling about Halloween this year? Are you still celebrating? We have so many family and friends that...

The Horror of Paw Prints

I was fueling the fire and becoming more and more resentful. And then this thought came to mind: If I was alone the house would stay clean.

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