Are you looking for creative ways to connect with nature? In 2005, Richard Louv coined the term “Nature Deficit Disorder” to describe the effects of a lack of access or contact with Nature on people, particularly children. Research since then has identified connections between time in Nature and improved problem-solving skills, self-esteem, mental health, and […]
Back in 2016, I published a round-up of eight of my favourite winter self-care habits and practices. And would you guess? It’s been one of my most popular posts! Since spring is upon us now, I thought it would be fun to inspire you with some new ideas for spring self-care. Many of these ideas […]
Many people take it at the first sign of a cold or flu. Me? I like it because of its taste (and because it wards off vampires!) This time of year, when the weather is seesawing between late fall and early winter temperatures (and the sometimes crazy weather that falls in between – like sunny […]
I feel a bit like Oprah when I say that Seed Saving Libraries are one of my new favourite things. And the most wonderful news is that they’re cropping up all over the place! If you know me in real life, that’s pun intended. If you’re local to me, the Orillia Public Library, Essa Public […]