There’s no better way to embrace a downer season than embarking on a festively kitsch arts and crafts project. No, you are not too mature or cool to carve a pumpkin. The mundane joy of hollowing out a ripe one, setting aside the seeds to bake and c

I started a meditation class last month and have been doing it every day since. Contrary to what I assumed going in, it’s usually not enjoyable or relaxing! With enough practice, though, it’s supposed to make you more present,

The changing of seasons is reason alone for a new beginning. Reapproach your present routine with a fresh mindset is worth doing for its own sake. When you're trying to move on from a tough time, though, a new beginning becomes a lot deeper than that.

Driving at night is often the quickest option to travel a long distance, but the lack of visibility and end-of day tiredness needs to be mitigated. Caffeine works for many to get that extra dose of concentration,

In this July edition of Occasion Vibration, guest DJ Blair Gardner invites you to join him on a rollerskating journey along a coastline boardwalk. "No need to rush. Move at your own pace. Enjoy the breeze. Take in some sun. Stop for ice cream? Yes,

For busybodies such as myself, it can be difficult to slow down and relax on vacation. I've tried several ways to break the vacation ice, from booze to backpacking. As with most things, music is the most reliable solution.

A good club night doesn't involve sticking to a plan. As a raver since age 15, I've long known this was the case for club goers. Since I started throwing Occasion Vibration parties last year, I've learned sticking to plans as a promotor or DJ is equall...

We love walkable neighborhoods because they transform mundane chores into relaxing, inspiring adventures where you're guaranteed to experience something unexpected. But when you've walked the same street hundreds of times, you stop noticing things.

Sometimes there's a limit to how much you can relax at your own place or in your own town. The temptation to check things off your todo list or run errands can be too strong to truly unwind. Getting out of town for the weekend helps you forget all of t...

Cleaning doesn't have to be something you dread. As long as you move fast enough, the time will fly by and you'll feel great about what you've accomplished. Just cue up this ridiculously uptempo mix with exactly the right amount of cheese,