Lifestyle
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Time For A Good Read
Grab your cashmere throw, a cup of frothy hot chocolate, and let’s dive in… The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and winter is right around the corner. It’s time to grab your favorite plush throw and head to your cozy little reading nook. Escaping the world with a book is a great way to unwind and head into a fantasy journey of epic proportions without leaving the confines of your home. It allows you to detach from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, without zoning out in front of the tv. Thankfully my love of reading was inherited from my Grandfather. As a child spending time…
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Get Creative With Your Workspace!
Work in a space that excites you. Here at Holiday Rising, we spend a lot of time throughout the year on the road. Because of that, we have become very familiar with libraries and quiet places to study and work. However, there are times when you just have to make do. So having a nicely portable workstation is essential. I love to travel with an all-encompassing work bag. This allows us to carry all of our work essentials, like a computer, hand sanitizer, mousepad, workstation blanket/desk, & water bottle. Having everything handy in one convenient and stylish bag helps encourage us to work spare of the moment and often. We…
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You Can’t Eat A Watermelon Whole
Have you ever sat down in front of a watermelon and thought to yourself, “I can take this thing down in one bite.” Just you and the watermelon. Seeds or Seedless. One Bite. Seriously, have you ever thought that? No…no you have not. Do you know why? Because it’s stupid – that’s why. When you take a look at a watermelon you know right away that you are not going to be able to eat it in one bite. It’s common sense to think, “There is no way that whole thing will fit into my mouth, so there is no way I can take it down in one bite –…
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Dujour!
Grab Your Bowls & Spoons – For The Perfect Fall Meal! Inspired by our time in Hawaii (yes, seriously) Our first Halloween on the Big Island (Hawai’i), our neighbor invited us to her house for a pre-trick or treat meal with the family. This was the perfect dish to feed everyone and then hit the neighborhoods racking up on candy. We liked it so much that it has become our families tradition to enjoy this filling dish first (served with homemade bread) then get focused on gathering all the candy we can. It can be put together quickly, it cooks in just about 20 minutes, and then you can let…
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The Modern Workspace
Times are changing at the speed of light. Old constants are falling by the wayside. Conventional ways of living, thinking, and working are ever-evolving and so is our workspace. Even before the devastating COVID-19 hit, many people were re-evaluating work-life balance, or what it means to work in the office. Thousands of hard-working individuals around the world have begun to work from home or at least change up their work environment by bringing it along with them as they travel, or move around. Thanks to high-speed internet and creative go-getters, the entire world is just a click away, and millions of people are taking advantage of the possibilities of creating…
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Mornings Like These…
Have you ever looked at a child, family member, or even your spouse while they are reacting to a funny joke? Ever heard a story related to their childhood that just blew you away because as they were recalling the story, their face absolutely lit up and you noticed new bits and quirks of their personality that you had never seen? It’s mornings like these, that capture the feeling. Mornings, when nature and nurture are in tune and you are sharing a perfect moment with someone you love. This tends to happen often for those fortunate enough to spend quality time with each other in a relaxed and fun environment.…
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Halloween Around The World
Grab your mask and let’s talk about the culture of Halloween and its traditions… Although most Americans spend Halloween dressing up and trick-or-treating, other countries have their own celebratory rituals. Here are a few Halloween-like traditions from around the world we thought you’d be interested in. SAMHAIN // IRELAND AND SCOTLAND Ireland has been considered the birthplace of modern Halloween with its origins stemming from ancient Celtic and Pagan rituals and a festival called Samhain, or Samhuinn (end of the light half of the year), that took place thousands of years ago. Today, both Ireland and Scotland celebrate Halloween with bonfires, games, and traditional foods like barmbrack, an Irish fruitcake…
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5 Cool Ways To Get Ready For Halloween
So if you haven’t guessed it by now, we’re THAT family. You know the one. Every holiday is fully on display on the outside and the inside of the house….& yes, each holiday actually starts the month before. Hey, we like to celebrate stuff. Holidays, birthdays, Tuesdays…, any occasion really. We’ll find a reason to break out partyware just because. We are on Holiday Everyday…so Celebrate Accordingly! It should be no surprise that we stretch out these occasions to the fullest. We start the Halloween countdown on October 1st and have our scary movies and décor at the ready on Sept 30th. We break out the Easter pastels well before…
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Fall In Love With Fall
When asked what’s your favorite season, most people either respond with summer or winter – Immediately inciting references to their favorite outdoor activities, like either swimming, going to the beach or skiing, snowball fighting, etc. Heck, even spring gets a little bit of shine with the thought of the first longer bit of sunshine that leads to the end of a chilly and frosty cold spell. September, October, and November are usually the leftovers on most people’s lists, only really making the cut because that’s when football starts. Not Anymore My Friends! Today we are going to talk about why Fall is slept on, and give you a few cool…
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Improve Your Mood With Super Foods!
Healthy Tips from The Loft Kitchen Did you know that eating certain types of foods, can actually help boost your mood? Feeling lethargic throughout the day, or do you need something to help you get going Midway through the day? There have been several recent studies published showing that by eating certain foods you can dramatically increase not only your waistline, but your mood and attitude as well! According to Healthline, just by adding certain foods into your daily routine you can automatically increase your chances for a brighter outlook and better outcome for your day. Too often we reach for certain foods for comfort, or snacks on items thinking…
