by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you during makeup application is pilling. If you use chemical sunscreen, this is all too familiar to you, but pilling can happen without it, too. And when it does, no amount of tapping it with your sponge will fix...
by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Stress often stems from various aspects of life, particularly when caring for a loved one with health challenges. Many family caregivers face overwhelming responsibilities, leading to potential burnout and health issues of their own. Families can lessen some of this...
by Debra Smouse | May 8, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Though I have been self-employed for the last twenty-five years, that hasn’t always been the case. I spent the first twenty years of my working life working for someone else. I can look back with fondness on almost every job I held – from retail to...
by Debra Smouse | May 7, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Building a stable financial foundation often starts with acknowledging the limitations we face. A less-than-perfect credit score might feel like a roadblock, but it’s far from a dead end. By exploring structured ways to borrow and taking deliberate steps to...
by Debra Smouse | May 6, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Facial rejuvenation has come a long way. In the past, the only real option to address wrinkles, sagging skin, or loss of volume was surgery. Today, more people are choosing treatments that require no downtime, minimal discomfort, and results that still offer...
by Debra Smouse | May 6, 2025 | Tricky Situations
The path to overcoming addiction is often arduous and deeply personal. As society’s understanding of addiction evolves, so do the methods employed to treat it. Luxury addiction treatment facilities like Hawaii Island Recovery offer an alternative to traditional...
by Debra Smouse | May 6, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
When most people think about life insurance, they picture policies taken out in adulthood, often after marriage, the purchase of a home, or the birth of a child. But what if the smartest time to get a life insurance policy is before any of those milestones, when a...
by Debra Smouse | May 5, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
I never tire of the gloriousness of being human. The downside of this glorious human experience is that a part of doing such means we are going to experience discomfort and pain. The secret to allowing ourselves to BE who we desire to be in the world is owning your...
by Debra Smouse | May 5, 2025 | Tricky Situations
The flexibility of working from home (WFH) has been life-changing for many, but it’s not without its drawbacks. One of the most common complaints among remote workers today is, unfortunately, back pain. When your kitchen chair becomes your office throne or your couch...
by Debra Smouse | May 5, 2025 | Tricky Situations
There are many traditional healing methods available. These conventional treatment methods include talk therapy, prescription medications, and holistic remedies. Despite the availability of these healing methods, many individuals continue to struggle with persistent...
by Debra Smouse | May 2, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
We are called to make dozens (and dozens) of decisions each day. Many of those decisions we make on autopilot because we make them so often: like what to wear or what to have for lunch. We find our best way to approach any challenge based on all of our previous...
by Debra Smouse | May 2, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
In times of stress, our biggest challenges can grow to crystal clear awareness. Right after my father died, I become excruciatingly aware of one of my biggest challenges to keeping on top of all the tasks it takes to keep a house tidy: my tendency to not complete the...