Sleep Well 
Courtney is a full time writer covering soccer, travel and the outdoors. You can find her scouting out hole in the wall joints for the perfect carnitas taco, jumping in the ocean under the light of a full moon or exploring the beautiful Florida wilderness and documenting her adventures in her blog, www.localtravelgal.wordpress.com.
Jet lag. Red eye flights. Hours of driving. There’s nothing worse than feeling groggy and exhausted during travel. But sometimes when jet setting, our sleep routines get thrown off and the body and brain are forced to quickly adapt. Fortunately, there are some tricks to help make that sleep transition […]
As I write this, my throat is unbearably itchy, my eyes watery and I can’t complete a sentence without exploding in a dry coughing fit. Spring season is upon us folks, bringing with it the millions of mold and pollen spores that some of us just can’t hang with; welcome […]
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Sleeping on airplanes sucks, making us feel sore, grumpy tired, and seriously messing up our intricate sleep cycles in the process. We all have established our own special means of acquiring comfort on a plane—I personally like the “lay head on hard folding tray” approach…although I wake up with a […]
Time to toss that crummy old mattress and purchase one that’ll keep you comfortably sleeping like a newborn babe without the tossing and turning. But where to start? Utilize these 8 basic tips to help you choose the mattress of your dreams. Know When It’s Time To Let Go Mattresses […]
You don’t need to live on a farm to start a vegetable garden. In fact, you don’t really need a yard at all! If you live in an apartment where a veggie patch just isn’t going to work, don’t despair- you can grow fresh, delicious potted vegetables, fruits and herbs […]
It’s been a cold one this winter, and with all the hibernation going on, things can get a little drab and dusty when it comes to the bedroom. Luckily, spring is right around the corner, and what better way to usher in the warmth and sunshine with a fresh room […]
Winter woes keeping you indoors and twiddling those idle thumbs? Get productive with these 7 simple and affordable weekend home projects that’ll spruce up your living space in no time! Ditch Dirt with a Boot Tray You’re probably thinking “Why didn’t I think of this?” and I’m right there with […]
Going green in your home is not only great for saving money but it’s impertinent for a healthier environment and a happy you. There are so many little changes you can make to get the green ball rolling, and even though they might seem minute, these practices go a long […]
Stress…it sucks and we all deal with it on a regular basis. It doesn’t need to be that way though, and there are little things you can change in your life to promote a happy, calm you. Sure, exercise, healthy diet and quiet time combat stress, but did you ever […]
You’re late to work, didn’t eat breakfast, and in a cranky mood again because you decided to hit the snoozer an extra few times. Meanwhile, your bubbly coworker is chattering away about how productive their morning before work was…and even though you want to punch them, at the same time […]
