What’s the secret to unleashing your creativity?
I’ll tell you, but it’s not what you think…
As an aspiring artist, I’ve spent a lot of time trying figure out how to be more creative. I’ve explored the traditional paths to creativity; painting, drawing, playing an instrument, creative writing, poetry, etc. I connected with creative souls; artists, and [...]
Categories: HAPPINESS
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Categories: BUSINESS & FINANCE, FEATURED ARTICLES
Tagged: budgeting, frugal, frugality, home, lessons, life, money, saving
New Research Shows That Humans Have More Control Over Their Happiness Than Previously Thought. What exactly is happening inside the brains of people experiencing joy and happiness? “It’s a very complicated chemical soup,” explained Dr. Richard Davidson, who has made a life’s work out of studying “happy brains.” His lab at the University of Wisconsin [...]
Categories: HAPPINESS
Tagged: brain, cheer, HAPPINESS, head, joy, love, mind, psychology
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As I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m not afraid of the current economic conditions. I simply don’t buy into the fear that is constantly being touted during most news reports about the economy.
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Tagged: economy, finances, future, money, outlook, peace, recession, united states
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Categories: LITERATURE
Tagged: book, books, library, LITERATURE, non fiction, reading
If you’re looking to declutter your home and simplify your life, if you’re like me, one of the hardest areas to deal with is books: getting rid of old ones and cutting back on the expense of buying new ones.
But there are plenty of ways to get free or cheap books, and for the true [...]
Categories: LITERATURE, SIMPLICITY
Tagged: book exchange, books, exchange, give away, LITERATURE, reading, second hand, sell, thrift store
Reading to your kids is one of the all-time best things you can do with them, and for them. I love reading to my kids, and they love reading with me. It is some of the best quality time ever, and sharing a good book with a child is just a wonderful feeling.
I’ve compiled a [...]
Categories: LITERATURE
Tagged: books, cheer, children, children's books, joy, LITERATURE, read, reading
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Categories: FAMILY, FEATURED ARTICLES, LITERATURE
Tagged: books, children, children's books, FAMILY, learn, LITERATURE, read, reading, teaching
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As many of you out there know, I’m pretty politically active in my spare time and I truly enjoy following and studying politics, both national and otherwise. Today, of course, is a momentous day in that arena, as George W. Bush peacefully hands over the presidency to Barack Obama.
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Tagged: america, democracy, inauguration, obama, presidency, stability, usa