8 short but powerful quotes to energize & inspire
( 2 minute read ) It’s hard to find inspiration in everyday life, especially during times like these, where many of us are facing challenges we’ve never faced before. We firmly believe in living that #illumylife, which means finding what’s good amid all the bad. Here are a few short…
6 ways cats live the illumy life
( 2 minute read ) Cats are wise animals. They were worshiped by the Egyptians as gods, and humans who are owned by cats certainly understand why. They’re confident, graceful, and cuddly companion animals. Here are some of our favorite famous-people quotes that reveal the awesome relationship we have with…
super-happy fun times word-search puzzles (& solutions)
( 2 minute read ) HAVE YOU HEARD (well, seen)? We’ve started teasing your brains on Instagram with some fun word searches for you and your quaran-team to solve together. The first puzzle is live now, and we’ll release a new puzzle every week (a total of four at first), and they’ll…
100+ free things to do while sheltering in place
( 5 minute read ) [updated 7/24/2020] Self-quarantine, shelter in place, and physical distancing are all very important things we can do to keep ourselves and our fellow humans safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 😷 It’s a very stressful and unusual time, and many of us could really use a…
7 lessons from our canine friends
( 2 minute read ) Sometimes, we need to take some advice from our doggy pals on how to be better people. Here are some insights into and from our canine friend that apply to us humans. Lesson #1: When having a conversation, give it 100% of your attention. Lesson…
inspiring quotes for dads everywhere
( 2 minute read ) Sunday, June 22, is Father’s Day in the U.S., UK, and Canada. If you were lucky enough to have a dad or father figure in your life, this is the day to honor that relationship—either with your dad (if possible) or in your heart. ❤️…
togetherness through baking: 3 delectable dessert recipes
( < 1 minute read ) One of the core ingredients (see what we did there?) of an illumy life is spending time with the people you care about. And one of the most nourishing things we can do is to make good food—together. Here are three recipes for yummy desserts…
6 Life Lessons From Mr. Rogers and His Neighborhood
( 2 minute read ) Mr. Rogers and his family of puppets have a lot of valuable lessons to teach us about life, humanity, and the importance of valuing ourselves and those around us. Here are a few of our favorite pearls of wisdom from Mr. Rogers to help you…
bridge the social distance with illumy
( 2 minute read ) “Social distancing” is hard for us. It runs counter to the instincts we’ve honed over thousands of years. And let’s face it: social media gets pretty boring after a while, and there are only so many TikTok videos you can watch. Sometimes, you just want…