active listening
Health Benefits of Being Kind
November 13th is World Kindness Day, making it the perfect time to extend care to people in your life–including yourself. You may have heard that being kind benefits not only the recipient of posit...
adaptogens
Mushrooms for Health and Longevity
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 known species of mushrooms in existence—and probably many more we don't yet know about?Only a handful of mushroom species are available in most grocery ...
clean
Getting Organized in the New Year
Clearing away clutter is a popular New Year’s resolution. Whether it’s tackling a messy closet or finally dealing with a stack of papers piling up on the kitchen island, organizing your space can p...
gifts
Holiday Gift Guide for Wellness Enthusiasts
What makes a great holiday gift? Of course it depends on the specific person you're giving to, such as whether they're a sports lover, avid reader, foodie, or a fashionista.
Regardless of your fami...
behavior change
Has a Health App or Wellness Tool Changed Your Life?
Image credits: Top Left - HidrateSpark PRO Water Bottle (Hidratespark.com), Top Middle - Samsung Family Hub™ 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator (Samsung.com), Top Right - Apple Watch with Activity Rings (De...
apps
Keep Houseplants Thriving with a Virtual Plant Doctor
Have you ever killed a plant and felt really bad about it?
Years ago (before smartphones!) my uncle Paul gave me a small Juniper bonsai tree for my birthday. I was thrilled! It was magical. But it ...
gadgets
Is a Smart Trash Can Smart for You?
The @GeniCan is a smart scanner that reads your trash via a sensor hooked onto your trash can that reads barcodes and prompts you to speak the names of things without them.
Why? The main benefit is...
augmented reality
Design Your Home Virtually
Have you ever wondered what that couch in the store would look like in your house? What if you turned it at an angle, or added some art above it?
If you’re like me, your living space contributes a ...
healthy home
How about a “Magical Sleep Machine” for Your Baby?
One of my baby girls just caught up to my height, yet I remember the exhaustion of having a newborn like yesterday.
As a new mom, your body has just been through pregnancy and the colossal achievem...