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November is a time when many share their gratitude. Some choose to share by posting on social media, others jot down their blessings in a journal and some simply keep a list rolling in their heads. How do you express gratitude?  "I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." - G. K. Charleston. In addition to the mental aspects, gratitude is scientifically proven to benefit us physically, according to a 2015 article from Newsweek. According to Newsweek grateful people experience better and longer sleep, have increased self esteem, and...

The end of October is here, which means Halloween is just a few days away. As we enter the last few days of the month, many are prepping for Halloween? Have you purchased candy? Selected a costume? Picked out the perfect pumpkin? Most importantly, have you carved your pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern? Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween with Jack-O-Lanterns? Or where the tradition of knocking door to door for candy came about? The origins of the Jack-O-Lantern can be found in Britain and date back to the 17th century. David Emery of ThoughtCo.com explains "The name "jack-o'-lantern" is...

Fall has arrived and we're deep into the delight of Pumpkin Spice everything at Berndes Cookware USA. With the holidays just around the corner, now is a perfect time to prepare your kitchen for the upcoming hustle and bustle this joyous time brings. Haven't prepped your kitchen for the holidays? No worries, we've got you covered with our favorite tips and tricks.     Check your spices and ditch anything that's old. Over time, spices lose their potency, so while they do not spoil, it's important to keep fresh spices on hand, especially for holiday cooking, when spices are used religiously....

One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is creating holiday scents for the home.  It completes all the senses;  sight (holiday decorations), sound (holiday music), touch (evergreen tree branches), taste (holiday goodies) and smell (delicious scents for your home).  Personally, I prefer natural scents rather than those manufactured in store bought home fragrances or candles.Holiday scents can be made easily with items you have in your home and kitchen.   Quickly add fragrance to your home using simmering waters and add spices, herbs, and fruit.  One of my favorites is cinnamon sticks, apples quartered and spiked with cloves. ...