One of the most daunting things for a single person is to attend events alone, which is why I encourage all you single ladies to do just that. This holiday season, attend events even if you have to go solo. Never forsake your safety of course, but take a deep breath and go for it! […]
Holiday Photography
The holiday season is the perfect time to learn photography for several reasons. 1. A basic knowledge of photography can help you take better pictures, whatever the subject and whatever the season. There is a lot to learn, I’ll give you that. Don’t let that deter you. We all have to start somewhere. My advice is […]
Craft Club
If books aren’t your thing, why not host a craft club? Knitting, scrapbooking, random Pinterest DIY. Homemade and personalized gifts have become increasingly popular, but we’re not all good at crafts. Getting together is a fun way to help each other out. Pus, ideas will bounce off each other. The possibilities are endless! Poll your […]
Grab a Book
To me, November through January feels like a pilgrimage back to basic goodness: love, family, simple pleasures, hope, and renewal. I love being warmed up with a cup of hot cocoa with cinnamon, or dusting off that plush throw so I can curl up under it with a good book. Families and friends gather together to […]
Holiday Host (#sggh)
Now that you’ve mastered a holiday dish, you don’t need to wait for a potluck to share it. You can host a potluck dinner! One of the things I learned when evaluating an event is to replace “What went wrong” with “What can we improve.” If we only pinpoint what went wrong, the bad things, […]
Dish and Share It (#sggh)
The holidays are filled with parties and potlucks. And they shouldn’t be something to dread for those of us who are single. I am blessed enough to come from a culture where everybody just invites everybody to parties. It’s the Filipino way. When the family comes over, that includes families you do not have blood ties […]
My Brave Today
It was a such a pleasure to read Annie F. Down’s new book “Let’s All Be Brave,” and to be part of the Bloom book club. And so I’m going to take a small step of bravery and share my thoughts about the book with you via video. If you can’t see the video, click […]