We all have an inner circle of friends - those friends we confide to more than anyone else. Some people might call this their 'tribe'. We can find ourselves drawn to the same kinds of people over and over again. Are ther times you notice you are encountering problems or unhealthy scenarios repeatedly? Check in with yourself and see why these issues are occurring. There is much to be said for the relationship between how we spend our time, and who we choose to spend ... Read the Post
How to Know Your Inner Circle
How to Help the Environment by Repairing Household Items (Rather Than Replacing Them!)
Do you want to help the environment while also repairing household items, rather than replacing them? We have gone through so many dryers these past couple of years, and one thing that drives me crazy is having to replace such large items. Of course sometimes it needs to happen, but I like to extend the life of absolutely everything, for the sake of the environment. We don't want to be wasteful and discard something that can be repaired. But on a basic and practical level, we don't want to ... Read the Post
5 Simple Steps Toward Ethical Eating (+ Whitewater Veggie Burgers Recipe!)
Ethical eating is no longer just a trend. Many of us are making changes for a healthier lifestyle that is not only good for the body and mind, but also for the health of the planet. We want to know where our food is sourced from, and we also want to be more connected with our food. In many cases, this has led people to opt for a vegetarian lifestyle. There is greater awareness of (and concern about) unethical farming practices. This has a whole lot of people shopping differently and ... Read the Post
Roasted Harvest Soup (+ 3 More Delicious Warm & Healthy Dinner Ideas!)
I try to save warm soupy dinners for winter, but sometimes there are just some cold and rainy days that fall into one of the other three seasons. And I want a nice, fill-the-tummy, easy to make dinner for my family. I just prepare some warm bread or buns to go with it, and it's definitely a hit (and a treat)! The following recipes are a few of my go-to's. They work very well for the times you need to bring something to a potluck, too. I like to get creative with my soups ... Read the Post
Keto Egg Roll Bowl Recipe (+ 5 Other Yummy Ideas to Enjoy Cabbage!)
I know cabbage isn't always the most popular food, but I have always loved it. All the way from when my mom would make some summer coleslaw, to when I began studying about macrobiotics and the importance of fermented foods (such as sauerkraut) as part of a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps you have been looking for some new ways to try cabbage too, and maybe even seeking some ways to get creative with it! This is a vegetable people don’t tend to use very often because they don’t think there’s much ... Read the Post
Your Essential Guide to Gardening & Home Sustainability
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