Sometimes all we need is an excuse to do the things we really want to do. Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to go out of your way to be nice to strangers. Use this as an…
Learning to make small talk isn’t about preparing for the dreaded cocktail party. Small talk will be your lifeline when you move to a different city. Click To Tweet You’ll need to rebuild your social network from scratch and this…
Whether you’re moving this year or you moved to your new home six years ago, it’s the right time to start planning your dream home. This isn’t about winning the HGTV Dream Home giveaway. This is about creating the perfect…
Moving gets a bad rap. Sure, it’s stressful, but it’s also an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Moving simply needs a brand makeover. Let’s call it the new New Year’s. Now we can use our move to…
I remember when the evil Harbucks landed in South Park. It made me feel guilty. I like my tall cappuccino from Harbucks. Then it hit me. It’s okay to shop big business. In fact, there’s a reason they’ve gotten so…
Research shows that helping others will make you happy. Be selfish. Give yourself some happiness during the holiday season. Click To Tweet Goodness knows we all need it. But, wait. There’s more! The added benefit of doing community service after…
You’re new in town and it’s been a while since you’ve needed to impress anyone. Well, since you’re starting over, it’s time to brush off those social skills. Listen to your mother’s advice: You only get one chance to make…
When you’re looking for a new place to live, you might consider factors like safety, schools, and resale value. You’ll want to add proximity to nature to your list. Research shows that it’ll make you happier. You can consider it…
Getting medical care in a foreign country is scary. I recently met with a group of international women who moved to Chicago. Not knowing about the U.S. healthcare system cost them money and untold grief. They paid high fees for going…
Amanda is no stranger to starting over. She’s lived internationally and throughout the U.S. With each sequential move, she learns more about how to meet people and make friends. It can be difficult to make friends when you’re single in…