The days are longer and it is somehow easier to wake up in the morning. The birds are chirping as the sunlight peaks through the blinds and greets the cheek with a warm kiss. It is time to turn the heat off, open the windows and let in the crisp, fresh air that has been shut and locked away for another long and dreadful Midwest … Continue reading How to cure the springtime sadness

There’s something so blissful about packing up and getting away from the exhausting stresses of everyday life. Traveling allows you to be free from routine and embrace spontaneity. Having optimal mental health is not limited to the mind. Mental health is about the unification of a healthy mind, body and soul. Traveling is a great way to get these three in balance. Over spring break … Continue reading Traveling is good for the mind, body and soul

I absolutely love plants, but I’m not the best at taking care of them. My room gets lots of natural light and even then, it seems like I am constantly having to throw away my plants because they always inevitably shrivel up beyond a point of no return. After a lot of research, I realized that some plants are better suited for being in your … Continue reading Bringing some life into your home

The last time the citizens of Flint, Mich. had clean water I was 16 years old.  I am now 22 years old and the crisis continues.  Can you even imagine what that would be like? Why is this not in the headlines of every news outlet?  Of course during the peak of the crisis you could find articles all over social media and posts about … Continue reading Why are we not talking about the Flint water crisis?

Since the coronavirus pandemic has put the world on pause, many people are left with life-altering changes to their everyday life.  The majority of society has been asked to work and learn from home to combat the spread of COVID-19. While these trying times pose many difficult scenarios for all types of people, there are still some positives that can be taken away from this … Continue reading Self-isolation has allowed for a breath of fresh air

There is something truly beautiful about the way a light, powdery snow blankets the earth, the bare trees covered in a light dust of winter. A lot of people dislike the colder, winter days but I think that there is beauty and a feeling of natural bliss if you just stop for a second and breath in the brisk air. Growing up I was always … Continue reading Why should you care?