Located in Mount Airy, one thrift store aims to help those in need in the local community by using sales to support hospice and palliative care services. The Humble Hare is a boutique thrift store associated with Mountain Valley, a local nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization. All store proceeds provide hospice care and related services to those in the … [Read more...] about The Humble Hare
February 2024
Embrace Your Strength
A Guide to Loving Your Body through Wellness and Fitness In today's society, the pressure to have the ideal body image can lead to negative self-perception and low self-confidence. However, loving your body is not about conforming to societal standards; it's about embracing your unique physique and nurturing it through wellness and fitness. If our bodies are temples … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Strength
Timeless Love
If we want to hear an abiding love story of 70 years, we need to lean in close and let the tellers weave their story. If we want to feel the story, we must listen for the words not spoken. Words like trust and mutual respect. Determination. Harmony. Pay close attention and we may learn that the secret lies in consideration for the well-being of one another. It was my … [Read more...] about Timeless Love
A Trip Back in Time: First Loves
First Love Note I remember well the first perfume drenched note given to me—carefully folded and marked to be read only by me. I stole away to a secret place to open it. With every fold I opened, perfume filled the air. I knew this had to be love. The words inside read, “I love you. Do you love me?” And then there were two check boxes drawn—one for yes and one for … [Read more...] about A Trip Back in Time: First Loves
Caring for Your Pet’s Pearly-Whites
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). While we often seek regular dental care for ourselves and our families, our companion animals’ oral health and hygiene are not always considered as routine care needs. However, just like in humans, diseases of the teeth and gums can lead to serious infections which … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Pet’s Pearly-Whites
