What Are Traditional Foods for St. Patrick’s Day?

I love exploring foods from different cultures around the world (look no further than my recipe section here), and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better time to discuss these traditional Irish recipes? Unfortunately, throughout Irish history—both in Ireland and after immigrating to the U.S.—the Irish faced many hardships that led to financial struggles. […]

From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Relaxing After the Holidays

After the overwhelm of the holidays, you might still feel like you haven’t fully gotten back on your feet. (I know I still haven’t.) Returning not just to real life, but getting that mental equilibrium can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you relax and calm your mind after the business and the […]

Cultivating Gratitude: One of the Most Important Things to Be Doing This Holiday Season

What, a post about Christmas already? I mean, if you’ve been following the news, that isn’t so strange, as Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro ruled that Christmas starts October 1 this year, so that is quite soon. But additionally, Thanksgiving, which is sooner, is literally all about gratitude, and it is something good to have all […]