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Calming Nature
by Claire Ducharme
I first learned the calming effect of being in nature when my daughter was in grade school. I had been working so much, driven by my goals and sh...
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Life Balance
by Claire Ducharme
In recent months, people around the world have had to learn some important life lessons. The isolation that came with sheltering-in-place gave ...
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A Daily Salad
by Claire Ducharme
Getting tired of being told to eat your veggies?! I decided that I was and I wanted to do something about it. I eat a salad every day (or most d...
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Spring Cleaning
by Claire Ducharme
Every Spring (and Fall) I like to declutter and deep clean my home. I actually get excited to do this because organizing is one of my favorite th...
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Alone VS Lonely
by Claire Ducharme
Living on my own after my divorce was probably the most difficult adjustment I had to make. I was used to having my family around me and having s...
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Know Your Worth
by Claire Ducharme
When my parents retired to Florida, I inherited an antique Singer sewing machine. I learned how to sew on that machine, and it was built to last!...
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Your Cozy Corner
by Claire Ducharme
In the living room, my mom had her designated “spot” on the couch. She sat on the right end. We knew we were not allowed to sit in her spot and ...
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A Quiet Mind
by Claire Ducharme
My mind used to be in a constant state of turmoil. I was a chronic worrier, and my anxiety was on high alert almost every day. There was no exp...
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Want VS Should
by Claire Ducharme
We are bombarded with “how to live our best life” on tv, social media, and from our friends. Every person seems to know the secrets to a perfe...
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New Year, New YOU
by Claire Ducharme
I love the start of a new year! It is a fresh start, a new beginning, and a chance to make changes in our life. For me, it all starts with pen an...
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Happy Holidays
by Claire Ducharme
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy holiday season! The last two years have been a little confusing and emotionally up...
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Handmade Journals
by Claire Ducharme
My love of working with paper began when I was very young. I was fascinated with my paper dolls and liked to create my own accessories for them. I...
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