I often find myself getting caught up in the idea of having a good time and in doing so, forget to actually have a good time. Some of my favorite times abroad happened when I paused my life.

Witch hazel toner is a skincare remedy I swear by that has done wonders for my skin. Find what works best for your unique and beautiful skin and opt for a less harmful and more natural option

I have grown as an actor and as a person because of theatre. I’ve learned how to understand and work with different people. I see the importance of the arts and how the arts shape my life.

I hate Scrabble. It’s tough to make words on this complicated board when spelling is a major challenge. People don’t understand why I wouldn’t love the game since I’m an English major.

Whatever recipe you use or however you decide to make your desired stuffing/dressing with or without a turkey, this side dish is wonderful any day of the week, so consider it more often.

Switching from a familiar coffee company can be much smoother than expected, especially when you find a quality coffee company that also supports a non-profit that aligns with your values.

With millions of homeless dogs euthanized each year in the United States, adopting a dog from an animal shelter is a good idea, but adopting from a No-Kill Shelter is an even better idea.

We can choose to get help, to feel safe enough to reach out. We can pray for wisdom and wise counsel from our therapists. God has not forgotten about the light that resides in each of us.

Take proactive actions for uterine health, communicate with your doctor to know what is normal in regard to anemia and menstruation and have a knowledge of your family history with fibroids.

The experience of learning to play the piano opened up a new world for me, filled with endless possibilities. I gained a newfound appreciation for all forms of art on this journey.

In a fast-paced corporate world, juggling family and career, it's easy to rush through life. Vipassana's 10-day silent retreat taught me the value of slowing down our bodies and minds.

Once I allowed myself to embrace these feelings of change with openness and acknowledgment that my life was changing – exactly as I wanted – the more I began to adapt and love my new home.

Third places disconnect us and force us to break our routines and cycles of stress and sit us down to focus on relaxing, communing with others, and strengthening our neighborhoods.

This jambalaya recipe produces a wonderful dinner for a party. As you’re cooking, you’ll realize it’s quite simple. It makes a lot of virtually a stew, especially when it’s ladled over rice.

Whenever I feel stressed, anxious, mad, or even excited, I always try to listen to what I need. Take a second to pause, breathe, and think because it will all work out and be okay.

Being thankful for not only things but the people around me who support, love, and root for me changed something within. The little annoyances that are just a part of life went unnoticed.