Live Bold and Bloom

29 Must-Try Winter Hobbies To Make The Cold Months Bearable

Wondering what to do when you’re bored in the winter?

Beautiful as the winter landscape is with the snow and hoarfrost, its effects on road travel can limit your options for fun.

And freezing temperatures can restrict some of your favorite outdoor activities.

As you’ll see in our list of 29 wintertime hobbies, though, those limits are nothing compared to the options you still have — many of which result in creations worth keeping or sharing with others.

Whether you create treasured items or learn something new that can change your life, you owe it to yourself to consider the options.

Always Begging For Attention From Your Special Person? 13 Changes To Regain Self-Respect

by Barrie Davenport

exasperated man with sad woman begging for attention

If you find yourself begging for attention in a relationship, it’s no wonder your patience is running thin.

Being in a situation like this is frustrating.

It makes you wonder if your partner even cares about your relationship at all.

After all, if they truly loved you, wouldn’t they want to make time for you?

The good news is: there is a way out of the cycle of feeling desperate for attention and never actually getting your needs fulfilled.

21 Happiness-Enhancing Rules to Live By Everyone Should Embrace

by Barrie Davenport

If you had to guess how many people in America consider themselves “very happy,” what percentage do you think it would be?

To be happy seems like this elusive firefly that dances around us but never seems to stay put.

Here we're going to let go of the notion that happiness is something that happens to us.

Instead, let’s take back ownership through some simple rules to live by that contain but don’t restrain the choices and perceptions we make every day.

101 Emotional Thank You Messages For Those Who Sent You Birthday Wishes

by Ron Clendenin

picture of birthday card Emotional Thank You Messages for Birthday Wishes

It’s your birthday, and you’ve received so many heartwarming cards, texts, emails, and even social media comments.

It’s clear – you are well-loved!

Receiving heartfelt acknowledgments of your special day from friends, family, and loved ones can truly make the day even happier.

Expressing gratitude for these warm wishes lets the sender know that you received and appreciate their efforts and kindness.

It’s just the right thing to do.

If you feel a bit overwhelmed by how to respond to them all, we have you covered.

We've compiled an extensive list of emotional thank-you messages to help you convey your sincere appreciation.

53 Nice Things To Say Or Write To Your Mom To Make Her Day

by Barrie Davenport

mother and daughter, nice things to say to your mom

Remember how your grade school teachers had you make a Mother's Day gift for your mom?

At the time, you may not have realized how much those cut-and-paste crafts and potted marigolds meant to her.

Now that you're older, you may want to know how you tell your mom you appreciate her?

Mother's Day, her birthday, or any occasion are perfect times to express your love and appreciation.

Let's take a closer look at ways to make her feel rewarded for raising you.