By Kim Lengling Say YES to You in the New Year! January has a particular kind of stillness. The holiday glitter has faded, the decorations are tucked away, and suddenly the world feels a little quieter… maybe even a bit too quiet. For many, this time of year brings excitement for fresh beginnings. For others, especially those who live with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or the weight that darkness and winter months carry, January can feel like a steep hill to climb. Wherever your

The Day after Christmas If you’re reading this the day after Christmas, there’s a good chance you’re tired.Not just “I stayed up too late”  tired, but that deep, quiet tired that settles in after weeks of planning, shopping, cooking, hosting, traveling, smiling, remembering, missing, and holding it together. And suddenly… it’s over. The wrapping paper is in a bag. The cookies are mostly gone. The house is quieter. And instead of feeling joyful and refreshed, you might feel fl

Gentle Ways to Hold the Day with Kindness Christmas Day can be beautiful… and let's face it, it can be incredibly hard. If you’re reading this while spending the day alone, know this: you are not broken, forgotten, or doing life wrong. Being on your own doesn’t automatically mean the day has to feel lonely or depressing, but during the Christmas season, emotions have a way of sneaking in anyway. Memories surface and comparisons creep in. The world can feel louder when your sp

By Kim Lengling Holiday Book Fair Reflections from a Holiday Craft Show & Book Fair There’s something magical about a room filled with books. Authors chatting with excited readers, the soft rustle of pages being flipped through, and the shared joy of discovering a new story. It reminds me of why I do what I do. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Holiday Craft Show and Book Fair, and let me tell you… My cup was filled to the brim. First, a huge thank you to El

Imagine this: We are sitting at a cozy table by a frosted window. A dog or two snoozes at our feet, and the gentle hum of holiday music is in the background. On the table between us sits a pot of freshly brewed coffee and some yummy pastry. Outside, snowflakes dance and swirl to the ground, painting our small part of the world in a soft blanket of white. It’s December in our neck of the woods, and the magic of the season is all around. Goodness, I almost waxed poetic there, d

A Ripple That Starts With You By Kim Lengling, Author, Podcaster, and Creator of “Nuggets of Hope” “Kindness doesn’t require perfection; it requires presence.” Every November 13th , the world pauses for a moment to celebrate something simple yet powerful: kindness . It doesn’t require money, fame, or grand gestures. You can find it in the smile offered to a stranger, the hand extended to help, or the kind word that softens a hard day. National Kindness Day  serves as a gentle

Every November 11th, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. We attend ceremonies, post patriotic messages online, and perhaps take a moment to thank a veteran we know personally. But the truth is, one day a year will never be enough.  Every veteran carries a story; one of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and brotherhood that deserves our respect and remembrance every day. Veterans are those who answered a call.

And I’ve Got Big News! Dexter here, your favorite furry office manager and cheese taster. And what about that picture of me!? Lady Mum says I look very handsome. I think I look very smart. Anyway… I’ve been keeping a big secret (okay, not that  big. I told the mailman, two chipmunks, and the neighbor’s cat). But now I can finally spill the beans…even though my Lady Mum has been telling you for weeks. It doesn’t matter; it’s my turn! Yay! My Lady Mum has a brand-new eBook comi

If you’ve ever shared your life with a dog, or any animal, you know they have a way of teaching lessons without ever saying a word. My...

World Animal Day (October 4) Every October 4, people across the globe unite in a shared mission: to honor, protect, and celebrate the...