Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, Pretzels are one of my favorite snacks and they are incredibly fun to make. Soft pretzels and their distinct taste set them apart from regular bread, which inspired me to make them at home. Making soft sourdough pretzels turned out to be quite simple. Not only are they delicious but they are also relatively healthy, containing no oils and very little fat. These soft pretzels don't take long to make, and the...

Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, I am talking about stress and emotional overload today because, although it is the holiday season, full of fun and exciting times, it can also be filled with many mixed emotions. For some the holidays prove to be a very difficult time emotionally, so I want to address this because when we are aware, we can work at getting ahead of these feelings rather than letting them take over. In this week's blog post, we talk...

Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, How is the holiday season going for you so far? Stressed, happy, anxious, emotional? All of the above?! 😉 When the holidays feel overwhelming, hope can hide in the simplest traditions. Discover how decorating a Christmas tree can become a gentle reminder of life’s hidden blessings and quiet miracles. More than just hanging ornaments, decorating your tree is a journey of reflection. Learn how to feel blessed and...