The Last Word From the Lake: Time Traveling in Spring

By the time this magazine lands in your hands we will have sprung forward into Daylight Savings Time…or maybe “sprung” out of Daylight Savings Time and into Standard Time? I […]
DIY Tea Beauty Recipes: Sip Your Way to a More Beautiful and Healthier You

by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER What better time to refresh and repurpose your beauty routine with purer products than a warm welcoming spring! As the season ushers in a fresh […]
Three Benefits of Powering-Up Your 401(k)

The contribution limits for 401(k) plans increase for tax year 2023. For those looking to max out their plans, the most you can contribute will be $22,500—an increase of $2,000. […]
The Intricacies of the English Language

by MEGAN TAYLOR According to grammarly.com, the word “sequoia” is often considered to be the most beautiful word in the English language with “euphoria” coming in as number two. Other […]
One Man’s Perspective: Amazon River

by CHARLIE SCHULER What do you think of when someone mentions the Amazon River? For me, it’s kind of a dark river surrounded by a very heavy jungle; like I […]
24/7 Marriage: Two Questions that can Transform your Marriage

by JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers- 24/7 Marriage “I felt alone, beaten down, and angry. I was honestly upset, frustrated, and asking myself if this marriage would ever […]
I Returned to Italy: Here’s What Changed

In November 2021, I took a two-week solo trip to Southern Italy, which lived up to every expectation I had after nearly three years of planning (thanks to COVID-19). Almost […]
Releasing the “Shoulds”

Many of us “should” on ourselves a lot. Whether it’s about our health, as in: I should eat better I should exercise more I should lose 15 pounds. Or about […]
What I Learned about Being Irish

by MEGAN TAYLOR It seems as if everyone considers themselves to be just a little bit Irish every year when March 17, St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. From the celebrations […]
The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch

by TABATHA RENEGAR Welcome to part three in the Love Language article series. I hope that you have enjoyed learning more about words of affirmation and acts of service. As […]