Is there anything better than a self-care gift? A present that makes you feel like you can slow down, turn inward, and take some time for yourself? Let’s face it—after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we all need a little extra TLC.
Cleveland Gift Guide: 10 Ideas from Local Artists
‘Tis the season to shop—and support local businesses! We put together a guide to some of our favorite Northeast Ohio makers with suggestions for some handmade Cleveland gifts perfect for everyone on your list.
Five Finger Breathing: A Relaxing Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety
Have you heard of Five Finger Breathing? I read about it in the New York Times article Peak Anxiety? Here Are 10 Ways to Calm Down, and it's a super-helpful tool!
Remembering How to Be a Social Human
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the amount of plans suddenly on your calendar, you’re not alone! Here are a few strategies to help keep some boundaries in place.
Lessons I Learned in My First Year as a Full-Time Business-Owner (The State of Free Period 2021)
It's been a smidge over a year since I've gone full-time with Free Period, so I thought it'd be a good time for a check-in! (Mostly for myself, but happy to share. 🙂)
2020 was quite the roller coaster, but it wasn't all bad. Being forced to stay home made me examine the what, how, and why of my work — and I learned a ton.
Book Review & Takeaways: Big Dreams, Daily Joys
I'm trying something new to share books I've loved. Instead of attempting to summarize an entire book for you, I'll be sharing what especially resonated with me or changed my outlook. After all, that's supposedly the point of self-development books, right? First up is Big Dreams, Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe.
COVID-19 Journal Prompts for Adults and Students
Before we dive back into eating in restaurants, going to concerts, and seeing friends indoors like it's nbd, we wanted to provide some time and space for you to reflect on what's happened in the past year.
Sunday Power Hour: My Secret to a Productive Week Ahead
As the Routine Queen (TM), I wanted to share my new-ish Sunday night ritual. I realized that my Sunday Night Blues were mostly due to having a vague sense of dread of not knowing what I would be walking into the next week. With this new routine, I'm able to reflect on the past week, see (and celebrate!) the progress I've made, and come up with a big picture game plan for the coming week that leaves me feeling focused and grounded.
The whole thing takes less than an hour and is best paired with a cup of tea and a cozy couch.
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners Printable List - Authors and Illustrators
A free, printable checklist of the past 20 years of Coretta Scott King Book Award winners to encourage you and the kiddos in your life to read and celebrate these incredible authors and illustrators.
The Winter Self-Care Survival Guide
The season of 2020 that we all have been dreading is finally on our collective doorsteps: it's winter. But winter doesn't have to bring gloom with it! We've been dreaming up some ways to keep your spirits light this winter. Read on for our Winter Survival Guide.
