I just finished reading The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World’s Happiest People by Meik Wiking. I won’t hold you in suspense. It was a really great read. For those of us who don’t speak Danish, lykke means happiness and is pronounced loo-ka. Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute (yes, people actually research happiness and that alone makes me happy). Danes are known as some of the happiest people on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that the Happiness Research Institute is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.. This little book contains tons of happiness related Read More
It’s a Small World: Taking Photos With a Lens Ball
It all started on Instagram. I kept seeing cool photos that were taken through a crystal ball. I thought it looked like a fun project, so I started looking for information. It turns out that glass globe or lens ball photography is trending. Why? Because it’s an inexpensive and fun way to take photographs. The visual effects can be stunning. My next step? Obtaining a lens ball and taking some photos of my own. My Lens Ball Experience I discovered lens ball photography on Instagram and being a dabbler in photography, I thought it looked like fun. It Read More
5 Things That Make Me Stop Reading Your Blog
As a blogger, one thing I do a lot of is read other blogs. Finding good blogs to read isn’t difficult. I find them through Pinterest, through Facebook, and even on Instagram. I also find them through reading other blogs. We bloggers like to help each other out and share each other’s good work. I really like supporting other bloggers, but there are some blogs I have stop reading as soon as I open them up. Sure, some topics don’t interest me. For example, as a 40-something woman, blogs about makeup for millennials or journaling for college students don’t really Read More
How to Keep Cool Without AC This Summer
It’s summertime where I live and that means it’s time to bring out my fans, close up my blinds, and begin the battle to keep my house cool. In the 18 years I’ve lived in my current home, we have never had an air conditioner. The average daily high during the summer months sits in the high 80 degree Fahrenheit range (about 55 degrees Celsius), but can reach 100+ degrees when we have heat waves (40+ Celsius). Staying cool in these temperatures takes some strategy and planning. I’ve tried nearly everything over the years and have come up with some Read More