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Happy Leap Year!

Happy Leap Day! February 29th is a special day as it only comes around every four years. The leap year was invented as a way to balance out the four seasons. We say there are 365 days a year but actually, there are 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 56 seconds in a solar calendar. That is the actual time it takes Earth to revolve around the sun. A leap year makes up for the difference in time. If...

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Annual Review

It is nearly the end of another calendar year. This is the optimal time to reflect, plan, budget, and forecast for the new year and beyond. Just like big corporations complete annual reviews, set new budgets, and make decisions in anticipation of a productive and profitable new fiscal year, we too can mirror the same concept in our everyday lives. You don’t have to make a rigid list of New Year’s Resolutions, per se. Studies already show that New Year’s...

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Fall on the Farm

There are so many things that announce the fall season such as cooler weather, shorter days, fall foliage, and pumpkin spice. There are plenty of fun attractions to go to in the fall as well. Visiting a farm is a must-do. A few friends and I took our sons to Washington Farms, located in Bogart, GA recently. Bogart is a little less than a two-hour drive northeast of Atlanta, GA. It was an oddly hot and sunny day for the...

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Roswell Mill Waterfall in Georgia

My girlfriend and I went hiking on the Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill this weekend. It was a refreshing activity for a hot summer day. The park is located about 30 minutes north of the city of Atlanta. The trail is just under 5 miles long. The hike is considered moderate to strenuous. You cannot swim in front of or under the waterfall, but there is a swimming hole nearby. Some people swim in the water adjacent to the...

Spring Into Minimalism

Spring is here! The spring season is symbolic of new beginnings and transformations. The surrounding environment is awakened and rejuvenated. Many people have a habit of spring cleaning around this time. There are many ways to do so while maintaining an organized and beautified space for an extended period. Minimalism is embodied in spring cleaning. Spring Cleaning Ideas/Checklist KITCHEN Clean out fridge Clean out freezer Wipe down counters Clean out pantry Clean/self-clean oven Clean/sanitize behind appliances BEDROOM(S) Wash all bedding...

Black History Month and Minimalism

Looking back at Black History Month and its impact on American culture as a whole, I am reminded that although African-Americans have achieved much, there is still much more to accomplish. Minimalism encompasses purposeful living and thinking. The influential leaders who have had the strongest imprint on Black history all had the desire to live a life full of purpose and liberty in common. Notable leaders such as Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Medgar Evers,...

Life Insurance and Minimalism

The end of the year is usually a time when most of us assess our lives in a manner to plan and set goals for the new year. On top of any new year’s resolutions you may have, it would be important to include securing life insurance if you don’t already have a policy. If you have one, I would suggest having a dialog with the people you care about and informing them of the importance and benefits of life...

8 Ways To Enhance Your Morning Routine

The way we start each day can have a profound effect on the rest of our day. Curating a morning routine that is simple yet impactful is a great habit to form and maintain. Our morning routine can greatly influence our daily mood, energy, and motivation. It is vital to be intentional about how our day commences. We should also aim to be mindful of our attitude throughout each day. 8 Ways To Enhance Your Morning Routine What are some...

The Obstacle is the Way

One of my friends recently shared, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday with me. It was a powerful read. The book is full of principle-oriented reminders and anecdotes. They serve to teach us to embrace the lessons, opportunities for growth and change, acceptance, and many other maxims hidden in every obstacle we experience. What stands in the way becomes the way is a notion that obstacles that seem to just be roadblocks, can in fact be utilized and...

20 Beach Day Essentials

Summer is coming to an end. This year, our summer vacation was spent visiting our family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a week. I booked a thrifty flight from Atlanta to Miami with Frontier Airlines. My two-year-old son flew for free, thanks to my Discount Den membership and being flexible with our travel dates. My Hertz rental car was affordable, complementing my friends and family discount. We got to celebrate my sister-cousin’s birthday and enjoy Florida’s beautiful tropical weather. A...

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