by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
There’s a quiet strength in building a life that reflects who you are, especially when it doesn’t fit the standard mold. The world rarely hands out gold stars for choosing the harder path, the slower pace, or the more hands-on way of doing things. But for those who...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
There’s something transformative about the space we live in. Your home can hold you back, or it can gently propel you forward. It can mirror your chaos—or reflect your clarity. If your goal is to live with more intention, choosing to shape your environment with care...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Moving is a major life event that often brings excitement, but it can also come with a hefty dose of stress, especially if you own multiple vehicles. Whether you have a couple of cars, motorcycles, or even a recreational vehicle, coordinating their transport can be a...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Most people think of happiness as something that happens to them and not something they choose. Studies show that only 10% of our happiness depends on our life situation, the other 90% depends on us to make it happen. So, if you want to love your life choosing to make...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Life's Lessons
It Begins With Choosing to Create Your Day It was a typical Tuesday morning and I had committed to taking a bike ride at least three times that week. Monday had been rainy, and I knew that if a ride didn’t happen today I would find all kinds of reasons and make...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
When it comes to home improvements that make a real difference, fencing often goes unnoticed. Yet in Washington, where privacy, curb appeal, and functionality matter, a wooden fence can do more than just frame your property. It can actually boost your home’s value....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
It’s a frustratingly common experience: you sit down to work, study, or even watch a movie, and within minutes your mind starts drifting. Hours pass, and you realize you’ve accomplished very little of substance. This experience often leads people to...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
When undertaking a transformative project, asking the right questions is the groundwork of success, whether it’s a career transition, a cross-country move, or a self-improvement project. Dramatic life investments are emotionally charged, have a significant cost, and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
That feeling when you are running on empty but still trying to give everything to the children? We’ve all been there. The moment of realizing there hasn’t been a proper conversation with another adult in days, or snapping at a child over something trivial...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Many children and adults face developmental or physical challenges that affect their ability to participate fully in daily life. Occupational therapy (OT) is a specialized healthcare discipline that helps people of all ages develop, recover, or maintain the skills...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I have to confess that I love Monday mornings. After making our morning coffee and then waving “good bye” to JB as he heads to his office, I take my first cup of coffee out on the patio where I experience this magical transition moment. I load a bamboo...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Aging can feel like a mixed bag. One day you’re glowing from a yoga class and a green smoothie. Next, your joints are stiff, your sleep is off, and your energy feels like it’s hiding. But midlife doesn’t have to mean a slow fade. It can be a season of strength,...