Smudging is something that we do very regularly in this house. There are so, so many incredible benefits to it, that it can be hard to put into words. But today, you are in great luck! I am on the mailing list for The Sacred Science, which is not only a wonderful documentary (honestly, please watch it if you haven't already) but it's also an ongoing effort to continue spreading the word about time tested indigenous healing arts. One of my deepest passions. I have been given permission to share ... Read the Post
The Art of Smudging (+ How To!)
Bring the Outdoors Indoors & Green Things Up
Does spring time call forth the need for a home makeover? It sure does for us - and our spring seems to be making an early appearance this year. Especially now, I love to decorate by going green and adding a whole lot of nature elements, and bring the outdoors, indoors. We've already been doing a massive clean out, with three large trips to the thrift store to drop things off. This is also a good time to invest in some energy saving, eco-friendly changes! I am looking around as I write this ... Read the Post
5 Fabulous Scuba Diving Spots to Explore
Spending time in and on the water is one of my favorite meditative activities. Water is incredibly soothing and calming. We live in the mountains, and so if we want to get to the ocean for adventures like scuba diving, there is always a lot of planning involved. Although there are many destinations around the world that have been touted as the best scuba diving areas, there are also several scuba diving sites just in the US. In this post, I am goingto explore and include some of the finer ... Read the Post
3 Steps to Start Your Plants Off Right
How you handle your seeds and your practices around seeding is your first chance to get your plants off to a good start and help them achieve their full potential. Ben and Penny Hewitt, authors of The Nourishing Homestead, have developed a three-step process which starts with inoculating the seeds, then sowing them in high quality potting soil, and finally using soil blocks instead of pots to start seedlings. It may not be quite as easy as 1-2-3, but the increased vigor and yield the Hewitts ... Read the Post
How to Raise a Nature Loving Child (+ Make a Nature Collage!)
In this day of technology and electronic media, raising kids with a more natural approach to living is something a lot of new parents desire. But when we're up against a world saturated with technology, where do we begin, especially with older children? The trick is to start small and move gently toward bigger, more drastic changes in your family’s lifestyle. Below I have compiled some tips and ideas to help you get started. Focus on Getting More Interactive with Nature: Kids love to play ... Read the Post
Why the Entire Planet Needs Bees to Thrive
There has been a lot of talk about bees recently, and the die off of bees. Ecosystems are a complex series of interconnected life forms that depend upon each other. Ecosystems exist in a state of balance and it is extremely important for us to note that when one component is affected, the whole system is thrown off. Bees are very much an integral part of a healthy ecosystem. Here are some things to think about the next time you find yourself getting annoyed by a bee. Pollination Pollination ... Read the Post