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Being kind is good for your health !! In multiple studies, it has been shown the being on the giving end of a kindness interaction can be beneficial for you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. *Note: I gladly notice and compliment all kinds of people on their nail art, regardless of their gender :) In today’s examples I was thinking of a specific person who happened to be female Go...

A rough couple of days for Eagles fans. Encouragement for all.

(I don’t remember exactly what was going on this day or why there was no description here, but I discovered it on a September day in 2025 while converting to my color-coded thumbnail system. Hopefully if you stumble upon this episode for some encouragement, you will find what you are looking for. ~C)

It’s getting tough to pay for things out there! (Or possibly continuing to be tough.) If you’re looking for ideas of something small (in most cases) that you can cut out of your budget to help make ends meet, we’re starting here with some ideas. Happy New Year! I’m glad you’re here. C - Update: If you’re looking for the second part of this miniseries, jump all the way to June 17th! “It’s Still A N...

(I don’t remember exactly what was going on this day or why there was no description here, but I discovered it on a September day in 2025 while converting to my color-coded thumbnail system. Hopefully if you stumble upon this episode for some encouragement, you will find what you are looking for. ~C)

A pivot point between the end of the holiday season and the start of another calendar year, the principles of Kwanzaa are appropriate all the time, and the act of understanding them can be its own source of uplifting and enlightenment. Happy New Year! Thanks for being here, always, C

What happens to the unsold Christmas trees that don’t get to fulfill their holiday purpose? And what happens to yours after it has? People are attempting to make sure they can still be beneficial, and you can too. Thanks for being here! C

I know the title sounds indelicate, but bear with me! We’ve reached that last week of the year where it can be tough to get work done. But should people be working at all? Thanks so much for being here. I hope you can find extra time for rest, C

Merry Christmas! A shorter episode for the holiday, perhaps to turn on while you’re driving across town to see a relative, wrapping a last few presents, or making preparations for hosting. Even if you aren’t actively celebrating Christmas this year, you can still enjoy this episode. Thanks so much for being here. Wishing you softness and warmth today, C

If you’re going to be traveling with kids during the holiday season, first of all- I commend you! It’s a lot to travel alone or just with adults, but adding children brings an additional layer of complexity that may require additional support. In the form of useful travel-related items You don’t have to buy everything, but you may need to buy some things, so I’m lending my opinions on what may be...

Let’s talk kindness and gentleness. We need it :) Appreciate you being here as the calendar year continues to draw to a close, C

Pleased to have another opportunity to talk parenting! There are lots of fun and light things about it. Challenging too. Remember: On this show, the definition of parenting is broad. If you have impact or influence over anyone 17 and under, you could be contributing to the parenting process in long term ways, whether you realize it or not. It doesn’t hurt to be more informed :) Disclaimer: I am no...

Take a solo trip! Go somewhere you’ve always wanted to go! On your own! It’s liberating and empowering. I so so so so highly recommend it. Caveat: You have to be prepared. Make plans and bring provisions that can will take into account the “just in case” nature of traveling by yourself so that whether you find yourself in a métropolitain area or in the middle of nowhere, you have a recourse to hel...