Guest Post: Winter reprieve in Charlston, S.C.
This week on Life Disconnected, my mom, Kathy, writes about my parents’ recent trip to Charleston, S.C. My parents get to travel way more than I do! My husband and…
Read MoreBeing adventurous when you’re in a financial rut
Let’s face it: Life gets a little too real sometimes. Bills can start to stack up, surprise payments pop up and finances become a little stressful. I’ve had some surprises…
Read MoreWhat makes a happy home?
I figured out about three years ago how much my environment and surroundings contribute to my own well-being. It was then that I made some major life decisions: I decided…
Read More‘Flower Power’ is a real thing
In the past year, I’ve realized how powerful fresh flowers can be. They’re not only beautiful, but can boost happiness as well. A study published in this article found that “patients…
Read MoreProject Time Off urges Americans to plan their vacations
If you get to the end of your year and realize you have unused vacation days that you’ll never see again, you’re not alone. More than half — 55 percent…
Read MoreWhat to do when you’re an adventure-lover stuck inside
Is it just me, or has this Pennsylvania winter been pretty disgusting? Normally, winter is one of my favorite times to hike with my two pups, Murphy and Scout. It’s…
Read MoreThree little things I’m doing for a happier 2017
Sometimes it really is the small details that can contribute the most to a much bigger cause. If you read my post about podcasts I’ve been listening to recently, you…
Read MoreRoadtripping with dogs: The essentials
Traveling with dogs can be both a wonderful adventure and a pain in the butt at the same time. My two dogs, a black lab/setter mix and a chihuahua mix,…
Read MoreHow podcasts make not-so-fun tasks better
It took me until late 2016 to even consider listening to a podcast in my lifetime. I had previously considered them to be boring, thinking that I’d much rather listen…
Read More2016 was filled with adventure
It’s natural to reflect on the year as we head into a new one. While a lot of people feel that 2016 was one of the worst, I thought it…
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