by Debra Smouse | Feb 18, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Making space for grace feels especially timely on the first day of Lent, though it is a practice that transcends any single season or religious tradition. For those of us who observe Lent, it marks a quiet shift inward. For others, it may simply feel like another turn...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 17, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Resentment often shows up in ways we try to ignore. An eye-roll during a meeting, a sudden sigh when someone asks for yet another favor, or that inner groan you can’t even share without sounding petty. Society tells us that resentment is a character flaw, a sign of...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 16, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
A tidy home can make life feel smoother—but the truth is, organization isn’t one-size-fits-all. The way you set up your space depends heavily on your personality, and your Myers-Briggs type can reveal what “organized” really looks like for you. If your home doesn’t...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 16, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Getting the whole family moving isn’t always a walk in the park, literally or figuratively. It often involves a fair amount of pleading with teenagers to put down their phones, or spending twenty minutes convincing a toddler that putting on shoes is actually a...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 16, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
In a world where millions of books are just a click away, choosing what to read next has paradoxically become harder. Online marketplaces recommend titles based on algorithms, social media feeds amplify trending releases, and bestseller shelves recycle familiar names....
by Debra Smouse | Feb 16, 2026 | Tricky Situations
A well-balanced nose rarely draws attention to itself. Instead, it quietly influences how the entire face comes together. That subtle power is one reason rhinoplasty continues to be one of the most discussed facial procedures today. Many people in Los Angeles consider...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 15, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Being positive isn’t about plastering on a smile or pretending everything is perfect—it’s about choosing a mindset that makes life feel brighter, more manageable, and more meaningful. Healthy positivity is a true superpower: it fuels your energy, sparks joy in your...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 15, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Winter can feel relentless. The days are short, the sun hides, and everything seems just a little grey. Even when we want to feel cheerful, it is easy to drift through the week on autopilot, waiting for something, anything, to spark joy. One way to lift your mood,...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 15, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Most people dream about the prospect of finding their dream job. They want it to become a reality in their lives so they have more freedom and they can really get stuck into their passion. However, the process of finding a dream job isn’t just about luck....
by Debra Smouse | Feb 15, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Garbage disposals have become an essential part of modern kitchens. They speed up cleanup, reduce food waste in trash cans, and help keep countertops clear after meals. Yet many homeowners still face one frustrating problem—lingering odors from the sink. These smells...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 15, 2026 | Tricky Situations
As we age, the face shows it first—sagging around the jawline, deep folds near the mouth, and a general loss of that youthful lift. Many people start wondering whether a facelift could restore a fresher, tighter appearance, but the options can feel overwhelming. One...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 13, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
It’s very trendy right now to be told that you need to romanticize your life. But maybe what you really need is to tend your life. Notice what is already good, care for yourself, and show up fully, even on ordinary Tuesdays. Light a candle. Buy the flowers. Make your...