Category: Things I Have to Have

Can we talk about actual disorder and visual noise? How do you feel when you walk into your closet? Is it messy? Cluttered? Disorganized? Is it making you feel anxious? Do you even know? I mean, it’s a place you go every day. If it’s creating anxiety, even unknowingly, this needs to be addressed. Personally, I am taking… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Skinny Velvet Hangers

Did you know that Apple Cider Vinegar can reduce a high fever? I just learned this when I heard that my nephew recently had a fever of 104! The usual Tylenol, Advil, Aleve didn’t work, so he went the homeopathic route. Apple Cider Vinegar, diluted with cold water, as a compress on his head, wrists and… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Apple Cider Vinegar

This is not an OCD thing. This is me implementing the above suggestion/reminder of everything having its own place! I’m getting better at this habit! Now that I’ve moved my workspace out of the way, I’m striving to keep the kitchen clear of any overflow of my stuff. When I notice myself falling into old patterns,… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: …Everything in Its Place

Not always…but eventually I am going to need a hair dryer. I prefer not to bring my own on trips, to conserve space in my suitcase. But for some reason lately, I’ve had to track down the hair dryers in my travels. What happened to the hair dryer being a standard amenity? What’s up with the universe? For the record,… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: A Hair Dryer

The practice of being present is something I am constantly working on. Sometimes it’s easy to be in the moment, letting it all unfold, relinquishing control. At other times, not so much! When dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, I fight hard to be attentive to the here and now. Can you relate? To me, in… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Being Present

YUMMY!!! If you know me, you know that I am very into the benefits of a healthy gut. It’s a constant pursuit of mine. Regularly consuming fermented foods is one way to experience the benefits: a strong immune system, better digestion, good mood, and improved overall health and well-being. Here are some easy fermented foods I add to my… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Fermented Foods

How cute are these??? I just got back from a weekend with my LEHIGH girls! Eating, breathing and sleeping together once again! Like when we were 17/18 years old, and meeting for the first time. This year we left the house for many adventures, but traditionally our goal is to stay in our pjs as… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Soled Slippers

Sounds silly but, no longer do I consider it wasteful to use a lot of paper towels. Maybe you treat them as a luxury, preferring to use them sparingly. Maybe you’re in the habit of using them wildly! I have to admit, this is an area I am no longer a conservationist. Here’s why. Paper towels are always fresh and clean…when I… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Paper Towels

I admit, I wasn’t always an early bird! But once I experienced it regularly, there was no turning back! Waking up early, before the sun is up has become something I truly LOVE. I gotta say, no longer does the early morning feel cold and dark to me. I am not afraid of it. I… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Early Mornings

You know those ordinary, mundane, monotonous things we do on a regular basis, have to do daily, need to do anyway? The mindless activities, the automatic tasks, the habitual chores: brushing our teeth, washing dishes, folding laundry, commuting, walking, breathing. I don’t know about you, but I like to identify those habits and take advantage of… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Habit Pairings