

No Packing Required: Staycation Benefits and 4 Stay-Local Ideas
Why consider a staycation instead of traveling a longer distance for a vacation? Jodi shares the benefits of spending your break closer to home along with ideas to make your staycation creative, educational and/or productive.
Jodi Blake
3 hours ago6 min read


What’s Hot on Our Book Club’s Summer 2026 Reading List
Jodi and Heather put together their 2026 summer book reading list with the help of their book club members.
Heather McDorman & Jodi Blake
May 216 min read


Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Outdoor Living Spaces
Explore ideas for refreshing your outdoor living spaces -- from layout and accessories to featuring touches from nature, adding the right lighting and repelling unwanted insects.
Jodi Blake
May 76 min read


Small Habits That Make a Big Difference (at Least for Me!)
Heather shares some small habits and actions that are making a difference in her life lately.
Heather McDorman
Apr 166 min read



