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Industrial-style black metal pendant light fixture with exposed Edison bulb hanging from black cord against gray background

Industrial-style black metal pendant light fixture with exposed Edison bulb hanging from black cord against gray background

How Lighting Boosts Productivity and Focus

2 min read

White chalk text reading "You got this" written on dark asphalt surface scattered with fallen brown leaves

White chalk text reading "You got this" written on dark asphalt surface scattered with fallen brown leaves

Simple Steps to Build Confidence That Lasts

2 min read

White rope hammock suspended between two wooden posts in crystal clear turquoise tropical water under blue sky with white clouds

White rope hammock suspended between two wooden posts in crystal clear turquoise tropical water under blue sky with white clouds

How to Leave Work Behind and Enjoy a True Vacation

3 min read

A red wooden arrow sign painted with the words “Happiness This Way” and a small smiley face, hanging against a wall with red shutters.

A red wooden arrow sign painted with the words “Happiness This Way” and a small smiley face, hanging against a wall with red shutters.

5 Simple Habits for Happiness Backed by Yale Research

2 min read

White USB cable with connector end lying on light wooden floor planks, with white wall and baseboard visible in blurred background

White USB cable with connector end lying on light wooden floor planks, with white wall and baseboard visible in blurred background

Digital Detox and the Power of a 10-Minute Phone Free Walk

3 min read

Small green plant growing in a glass jar filled with coins, symbolizing financial growth and sustainability

Small green plant growing in a glass jar filled with coins, symbolizing financial growth and sustainability

Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Investment You Can Make

4 min read

Person's legs and feet in dark sneakers walking on wooden boardwalk planks, with blurred pier railings and water visible in background

Person's legs and feet in dark sneakers walking on wooden boardwalk planks, with blurred pier railings and water visible in background

Simple Daily Walks for Better Health and Mindset

4 min read

A colorful vintage food poster from the United States Food Administration titled 'Wholesome - Nutritious Foods from Corn' with an orange and blue color scheme. The poster displays various corn-based products including boxes of corn starch and corn oil, donuts on a plate, what appears to be cornbread or cake slices, candies, a jar of corn syrup, and other baked goods. Text at the bottom reads 'Corn Products Are Plentiful - Use Them In Cakes, Candies, Puddings and Preserving For Salads, Shortening and for Frying' followed by 'United States Food Administration.

A colorful vintage food poster from the United States Food Administration titled 'Wholesome - Nutritious Foods from Corn' with an orange and blue color scheme. The poster displays various corn-based products including boxes of corn starch and corn oil, donuts on a plate, what appears to be cornbread or cake slices, candies, a jar of corn syrup, and other baked goods. Text at the bottom reads 'Corn Products Are Plentiful - Use Them In Cakes, Candies, Puddings and Preserving For Salads, Shortening and for Frying' followed by 'United States Food Administration.

I Cut Out Sugar and Processed Foods for 15 Years: My Experience and Results

5 min read

A red chili pepper photographed against a dark blue background, with its stem and seeds scattered artistically nearby, creating a striking culinary still life composition

A red chili pepper photographed against a dark blue background, with its stem and seeds scattered artistically nearby, creating a striking culinary still life composition

Farm to Table: Game Changing Single Origin Spices

4 min read

Ripe dark purple grapes growing in a vineyard with sunlight shining through the leaves

Ripe dark purple grapes growing in a vineyard with sunlight shining through the leaves

Best Hand-Blown Wine Glasses: My Josephinenhütte N° 3 Review

5 min read

I can see a peaceful scene with an open book and a green coffee mug on what appears to be a wooden surface, with soft, warm lighting in the background. The steam rising from the mug suggests a hot beverage, creating a cozy reading atmosphere.

I can see a peaceful scene with an open book and a green coffee mug on what appears to be a wooden surface, with soft, warm lighting in the background. The steam rising from the mug suggests a hot beverage, creating a cozy reading atmosphere.

The Tea Meditation: How Golden Moon Organic Loose-Leaf Tea Became My Daily Ritual

4 min read

Three ripe cacao pods with deep red and reddish-brown striped surfaces hanging from moss-covered tree branches, surrounded by bright green tropical foliage in a natural forest setting

Three ripe cacao pods with deep red and reddish-brown striped surfaces hanging from moss-covered tree branches, surrounded by bright green tropical foliage in a natural forest setting

From Dirty Jobs to Craft Dark Chocolate: The Unexpected Path to Dick Taylor's Small-Batch Bars

4 min read

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