We get such a small amount of time for gardening here, with such short summers, that there is a lot of preparation and excitement come springtime. We are busy planting seedlings, preparing soil with fertilizer, deciding where to place our rock gardens and where to place our planters - we like to switch it up a bit each year! Of course there are so many different types of gardening. Some people will prefer the quiet tranquility of a flower garden. Others will enjoy the ... Read the Post
Your Essential Guide to Gardening & Home Sustainability
Prevent Burnout Using Yoga & Meditation
Have you ever experienced burnout? I can say quite honestly that I have. Between three children, a husband and a dog, two part time jobs, and running a non-profit, I have to be very diligent with self-care. The one practice that has always brought me to balance without fail, is yoga. Burnout is the result of an extended period of chronic stress. It can manifest as extreme fatigue, recurring and frequent illnesses as well as significant levels of emotional and intellectual disengagement. ... Read the Post
5 Simple Tips for Switching to Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
I have spent many years working on simplifying my beauty routine, and have seen results that I love. I especially love using organic products with essential oils, and stick to minimal makeup. Checking for cruelty-free products is a must, because in so many ways, they are better for the environment. Are you planning to make the switch from regular to cruelty-free, possibly organic cosmetics? Have you recently realized that many of the beauty product manufacturers harm and torture animals to ... Read the Post
Weekly Rhythms: Simplifying Healthy Family Dinners
If you're the one who does the shopping and cooking in your family, then you can help your family achieve better health. Recently, there have been many books that teach moms and dads how to "sneak" healthy ingredients into meals, like pureed vegetables going into brownies, for instance. It is always worth it to find new ways of incorporating healthy food into your family's diet. There are many choices your family makes that won't be left up to you. Every time they choose something ... Read the Post
6 Ways to Respectfully Revitalize Indigenous Ways of Life
Like many Canadians, I have been deeply affected by the activity surrounding cases involving Indigenous people in our country. We have some painful and tainted history here in regards to what has happened to our First Nations and Indigenous people. When European settlers first arrived, the Indigenous populations were forced onto reservations. The Indian Act was created, which ultimately prevented any chance of reclamation of the land and blocked the inherent rights of the Indigenous ... Read the Post
7 Ways Doing Yoga Leads to a Healthy Marriage and a Better Sex Life
Is your sex life falling flat? Studies show that marital satisfaction is closely associated with sexual satisfaction. The more intimate you are with your partner, the closer and happier you feel. The word "Yoga" is derived from the ancient Indic language of India. It means "to unite" or "union". This is fitting for married partners who are practicing yoga because this form of meditative exercise has an amazing way of bringing couples closer together. Especially in the bedroom. In this case, a ... Read the Post
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