We love a good pizza night at our house and while it often involves ordering in (Hi Pizza Luce, it’s me again), making pizza at home can be quick and easy – if you use this shortcut on the crust: naan. Naan is a type of flatbread typical in Indian and Middle Easter cooking. It contains yogurt...

Right now, this is my absolute favorite way to prepare chicken. It takes about 15 minutes, the exterior is crispy and the interior is juicy and while I served it topped with a salad today, the chicken itself is delicious served with orzo pasta, boiled potatoes, roasted vegetables…the...

Simple Steps To Building A Chicken Coop For FREE [Chicken Coop Plans] Are you considering raising backyard chicken? It can be a good idea. There is no significant investment involved except for the chicken coop and the feeds that nourish those adorable fowls. Why is this idea gaining popularity...

In any workplace, candor drives clarity, alignment, and growth. When people avoid tough conversations, withhold or sugarcoat feedback, or talk around the real issues, it slows progress or things start to break. But a culture of honesty and directness doesn’t just happen — it has to be designed...

A quarter of employees believe their job negatively affects both their mental and physical health, according to the CIPD’s Good Work Index 2025. This represents roughly 8.5 million working people in the UK. The same report also highlights that poor workplace relationships harm productivity...

Investing in people in business can often mirror the stock market — volatile, reactive, and rarely steady in any single pattern for too long. When talent wars rage, some companies scramble to outdo one another with benefits and perks, vying for the title of “best place to work.” Yet, as soon as...

You’ve polished your CV until it shines. You’ve tailored your cover letters until they’re bespoke. You’ve set up so many job alerts that your inbox is screaming for mercy. And yet, the dream job remains elusive. Why? Because in today’s saturated market, the old rules are simply the baseline, not...

OpenAI. The name alone conjures images of cutting-edge innovation, brilliant minds, and perhaps a touch of futuristic mystique. As the company at the forefront of the AI revolution, responsible for groundbreaking technologies like ChatGPT and DALL-E, it’s a dream destination for many in tech...

Perplexity AI has rapidly emerged as a disruptor in the information landscape, offering an answer engine that prioritizes accurate, cited, and conversational responses over traditional link lists. For many, it’s not just a powerful tool, but a glimpse into the future of how we access knowledge...

Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a tempestuous tale of love, loss, and social class, might seem an unlikely source of career wisdom. Yet, beneath the bleak moors and tragic romance, lie potent lessons that can illuminate our own professional paths and job searches. Far from the polished...

The career landscape is shifting beneath our feet. As we navigate 2025, the imperative to upskill is no longer a gentle suggestion but a critical necessity for professional survival and advancement. The rise of artificial intelligence and automation, coupled with a surge in green energy and a...

In the constellation of AI giants, Anthropic shines with a different light. While others race towards ever-larger models, Anthropic’s guiding star is a singular, critical mission: to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for humanity. This isn’t...

There may not be such a thing as a perfect job, but you can take these four steps to help you identify a job that will be a good fit. The reality of today’s world of work is that your job could end tomorrow, no matter how valuable you are or how secure you think your job is. It just goes to...

Curious about the homesteading & health trend? Are homesteaders healthier? I’m sharing the details in this post. Homesteading & Health Ahhh, homesteading and health. It sounds like such a cliche, doesn’t it? Cliche or not, health related goals draw individuals and families toward...

Wondering what items you need to start a homestead? I’m sharing a homesteading supply list in this post. Perfect for new homesteaders! Homesteading supply list: a list for new homesteaders Starting a homestead from scratch can feel extremely overwhelming, especially if you’re a new...

Considering starting a homestead, but have no idea how to design it? Whether you’re on 1 acre or 100 acres, these homestead layout planning tips will set your homestead up for success. Homestead layout planning tips When we started our homestead, Ben and I had absolutely no idea what we...

Choosing a career, either for the first time or later in life, can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating and/or just a pain in the ass. So how do you go about making the best choice? There are three assessments, that when combined, can help you assess and understand your values, interests...

Envisioning your future may help you find your dream job. Take this guided tour and answer questions to help you find your bliss. Years ago, I attended a very inspirational seminar. No, it wasn’t Tony Robbins. It was Yvonne Conte, Humor Advantage. Humor is her trademark. Here’s a lead-in...

A career change is difficult. What if there was a way to make the decision making process easier? It’s a blend of using your head and your heart! You’ve probably faced some difficult choices in your life. And for every difficult decision you’ve made, how did you feel once it was over...

Discovering what you love to do is difficult. But that’s because the answer is usually right in front of your nose and you can’t see it. I recently met a woman who said, “I know it sounds frivolous, but I just want a job that I love doing.” There’s nothing frivolous about this. You can...