5 ways to stay motivated for Finals Week

The dreaded time after Spring Break always approaches rather quickly. For that wonderful week away, you were  able to shut off your mind and not worry about school work. And with the coronavirus completely interrupting the semester this spring, getting back on track has been even tougher. But the pure bliss of freedom is still […]

Best ways to avoid COVID-19

Hand sanitizer and toilet paper shortages, travel bans, and mass hysteria have all been the products of the coronavirus pandemic. But while the United States is just starting to experience the worst of this pandemic, the impact will continue, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. “We […]

Seven ways to conquer quarantine

What a crazy time it is. While we’re all at home protecting the health and safety of ourselves and others, it is safe to say we have all gone a little crazy – and if you haven’t, I applaud you. Social distancing has brought us strange times where we have absolutely no idea what to […]

Six things to keep yourself busy during COVID-19

As countries across the globe begin to reach a peak in the coronavirus impact, and as quarantining remains a major effort in the United States, the best thing you can do during this time is to fill it up with activities while keeping it entertaining. This blog post will give some ideas for those times […]

7 movies to watch during quarantine

With the stress of quarantine and trying to escape pure boredom while social distancing, there’s no better way to pass the time than doing something fun – either by yourself or with the family.  Although the activities are limited, one thing everyone can do is sit down and watch a movie. Here are seven movies […]

7 must-watch Netflix shows during the COVID-19 crisis  

If you’re anything like me, you might love spending your quarantine time watching Netflix.  It is actually becoming a problem, to the point where I find myself watching an entire season of a series in one sitting.  As someone who has used Netflix for many years, I have watched quite a few movies, television shows, […]

Take COVID19 seriously – and stay home

I know that while the topic of COVID-19 is very serious, it is also very tired.  I find myself forgetting what I used to talk about with friends and family before I was placed in a cage by Mother Nature or the powers that be. It has become very apparent that humans don’t like to […]

How to practice self care during quarantine

COVID-19 has become a hindrance to everyday routines, causing shutdowns of businesses of all kinds and creating high anxiety across the globe. Quarantine has been in effect for nearly a month, and the laundry list of “things to do” has come to an end. With anxiety at its highest, what better thing to do than […]

7 things to do during quarantine 

We can all probably agree this is an odd time in our lives, and most of us are likely going stir crazy as we practice social distancing. With all this time on our hands, we finally have the time to do all the things we “never have time for.” This can also be a time […]

Seven things I can’t wait to do after quarantine in Italy

The spring weather has finally arrived in Florence, Italy. But like all the other cities in Italy, we are on a strict lockdown with no set date of when life can return to normal.  Even though we are living in strange times, I can’t resist writing about what I’m looking forward to doing after quarantine […]

7 reasons to get a miniature goldendoodle

In a world filled with every dog breed you can imagine, I want to convince you that the miniature goldendoodle is your most practical and your most fun option!  In my book, miniature goldendoodles are just the best all around. They are not superior in only one category concerning the quality of a dog, but […]