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The Impact of Shopping Local
Image by robanderson72 from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES For this week’s rendition of my “Feel Good Friday” blog post, I decided to change things up a bit. Stir the pot, so to speak. Earlier this week, someone asked me the best place to buy an item. I chimed in, answering how you could find said item at such-and-such store...
Music Sets the Tone for the Season
Image by Sabine Sauermaul from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES While there are many things associated with the Holiday season, it is the music that really sets the tone this time of year. Known to boost one’s mood, even sad music has proven to increase happiness and reduce anxiety. And we all need a bit of that after this...
Another Week Gone By
Image by Pezibear from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Well, friends, the sun is shining. It’s another beautiful day in Clear Lake. Even with a pandemic raging in the forefront of our lives, I think it’s safe to say we’re all doing a great job hanging in there. I love, love, LOVE to see the posts on social media of people...
Feel Good Friday
Image by Rebekka D from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Another week has passed, and we find ourselves on this fantastic Friday with full bellies and thankful hearts. With Thanksgiving behind us, we can begin the official kick-off for the Christmas season. While things might look a bit differently this Holiday season for you...
Keeping the Boat Afloat
photocredit: Cookies etc Facebook BY: RACHEL WUMKES When the global pandemic hit the United States with a vengeance in the Spring of 2020, it caught many people off guard. The fear of the unknown weighed heavily on everyone. The constant worry spread throughout as people wondered what would come next and how they would...
Whirlwind Week Nov 2020
Image by InspiredImages from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Well, folks, it seems we’ve taken a few steps back in this whole pandemic business. The fight against COVID-19 is front and center in many of our lives. Whether you’re battling the illness, in the trenches of a busy Holiday season with limited customers or welcoming...
Believe There is GOOD in the World
photocredit: springfieldop.org BY: RACHEL WUMKES As we celebrate World Kindness Day today, it’s heartwarming to scroll through my social media feed and see all the loving, kind posts. It helps me to believe there is actually some good left in the world. Because honestly, it’s been a struggle to feel the love recently....