by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Hormones control far more than mood or muscle growth; they also influence the strength and thickness of every strand of hair. In men, changes in hormones like dihydrotestosterone (DHT), testosterone, and thyroid levels can alter the hair growth cycle and trigger...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
The workforce has evolved dramatically since COVID-19 shut down thousands of businesses and changed operations forever. The sudden surge of remote workers led to a shift in employment strategies in nearly every industry. There are many differences between remote...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
As a homeowner, a deck can be the perfect addition to your property. This structure extends the usable space of your home into the yard, providing an ideal spot for evening meals with the family, a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise, or a peaceful retreat from...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 31, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
So, you want to be happy in 2026? That’s cute. And it’s also one of those deeper whys of goals and resolutions. The truth is, what makes one person blissfully content might make another break out in hives. That’s where your Myers-Briggs type comes in. It’s...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 29, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Let’s get one thing straight: honoring yourself vs being selfish is a distinction every woman needs to understand. Because let’s face it, many of us grew up believing that putting ourselves first is somehow wrong. That taking a break, saying no, or protecting our...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 26, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
One of the most underrated ways to create a life that actually feels good is choosing to live with an attitude of awareness and radical acceptance. It does not come with dramatic before-and-after photos. No one applauds when you decide to stop fighting reality. You do...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 26, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Wooden fences are no longer just about marking boundaries. Across Washington neighborhoods, they have become a key part of curb appeal, privacy, and outdoor living design. From Seattle suburbs to quieter towns across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, homeowners...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 25, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
The holidays can feel like a rush, a blur of plans, obligations, and endless shoulds. From the moment the calendar flips to December, expectations start stacking up. Gifts to buy, cookies to bake, cards to send, parties to attend, and somehow, in the middle of it all,...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 23, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Emotional triggers do not come out of nowhere. They are patterned responses shaped by your nervous system through lived experience. One moment you are moving through your day feeling grounded and capable. The next, a comment, a tone of voice, or a familiar dynamic...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 22, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If one of your goals for next year is wellness, a wellness journal can become a quiet companion in that becoming. There’s something transformative about putting pen to paper. Not to be productive or fix yourself, but to notice what’s actually happening inside you. A...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 22, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Feeling stuck is a common human experience. Daily routines become monotonous. Your personal world can start to feel very small. A powerful remedy exists. It involves stepping into the unknown. Travel is often seen as a luxury escape. It is also a profound tool for...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 22, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Many people with strong creative instincts never think of visual thinking as something that can support a business. It often feels like a personal way of seeing rather than a professional tool. Yet across industries, visuals are used every day to communicate ideas,...