At Thanksgiving, we think about togetherness and the joy of spending time with our familiy and friends. But at the same time, the holidays can also evoke feelings of anxiety. Making a holiday meal, for example, is such a great thing to do for your family, but making perfect turkeys, mashed potatoes and pies is a lot of pressure! Our use of and perception of time is the same way. We want to enjoy quality time with others because we know that it might be limited. However, becau

The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness. Fire is the most tolerable third party. - Henry David Thoreau There’s something magical about a fire. (I’m talking about the good kind, of course, that you set on purpose in a controlled environment.) As a kid, when my dad would start a fire on a cold, wintry day, I’d be drawn in like a magnet. Or m

Hi, Unplug & Hug readers. I'm so excited to be a guest blogger on this great website, which happens to be founded by my awesome sister and Unplug & Hug founder, Annabel! I’m a senior at Radford University in Radford Virginia, pursuing a Social Work degree. Based on my studies and personal observations, I can see that mental health issues pose a major problem to college students. Particularly when they are constantly plugged in to social media, texting or being inundated by so

The holidays are just a month away! And that means holiday shopping! Yikes! If you're like us at Unplug & Hug, you might cringe at the idea of holiday crowds, or even the idea of venturing to a mall. And, if you're REALLY like us, holiday shopping might make you want to just take a moment to meditate! So, we're offering a great alternative to the holiday hustle and bustle. As you make your list (and check it twice!), why not give the gift of unplugging to your family, friends