Holiday

 · 2 min read

Traveling Can Make You Happier Than Getting Married, According to a Study

Whether traveling light with just a backpack or indulging in the luxuries of a five-star hotel, all travel experiences have a profound impact on one’s health. One of these benefits of traveling is delivering a significant boost in endorphins. For some, the joy derived from travel can surpass that of life’s milestone events, such as […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

These Self-Sufficient Island Cabins Have All the Comforts of Home

Do you ever think while flying through another busy day, walking down your noisy street, or cleaning up the rooms in your home that you rarely use: “Wouldn’t it be great if life were a little simpler, quieter, and serene?” While for most of us this is just a dream, this couple in Finland has […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

Four Friends Purchased a Deserted Florida Island for $65k and Turned into a $14M Paradise (all photos are from source 2)

Nestled off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida lies Pine Key Island. A once deserted and forgotten island, this new paradise symbolizes entrepreneurship and a collaborative endeavor. What started as a simple joint venture by four friends armed with a dream and $65,000 has become a $14 million success.1 Their story has captured the hearts […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Police Are Prompting Women to Know These 10 Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

‘Tis the season to be jolly – but not without fair warning! With one of the busiest and well-loved holidays around the corner, unfortunately, it’s a time when criminals come out of the woodwork. Crowded malls, stressed shoppers, and occupied minds make some people easy targets. Thieves love the holiday season because people can let […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

The Most Jolly and Wasteful Time of Year. 15 Tips for a “Green” Holiday Season

The biggest and most anticipated holiday of the year is approaching, and while we may think that Santa Claus steers the sleigh, in reality, it’s consumerism. That’s exactly why the Christmas decorations pop up, before the Halloween decorations even come down. The corporations have been planning for this all year, and they’re ready for us […]

Gemma Fischer

Gemma Fischer

Freelance writer

 · 3 min read

Family Has a Thanksgiving Tablecloth Filled With 16 Years of Signatures

Family is everything. In the end, life boils down to the memories you made with the ones you love and cherish the most.  Written in ink, embroidered for life… Deb Mills from Clinton, Missouri, came up with an amazing idea to keep her family in each other’s hearts forever. She came up with a Thanksgiving […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

A Thanksgiving Winner: Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup, Butter, and Cayenne

Fall is the best season when it comes to food. There’s a reason why Thanksgiving dinner recipes are more iconic and beloved than any other holiday: they’re delicious, hearty, and include pie. Here’s a recipe that features a scrumptious fall food icon that takes only a few minutes to prepare. Types of Squashes Summer squash […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

How to Plan an All-Natural and Vegan Thanksgiving Party

Do you think Thanksgiving needs to mean cooking a turkey? Absolutely not! You can celebrate this special holiday without straying from a plant-based vegan lifestyle.  A healthy, vegan meal might even help you prevent that afternoon crash in front of the TV (just don’t eat 4 plates worth). You’ll have ample energy for that game […]

Kate Harveston

Kate Harveston

Health & Lifestyle Journalist