A Seasonal Approach To Goal Setting

A Seasonal Approach To Goal Setting

The start of a new calendar year is often a time for reevaluating our routines and setting goals, particularly as it comes on the heels of the (well-deserved) indulgences of the holiday season. It’s all well and good to make plans for a fresh start and a reset if you feel motivated to do so, but implementing too many changes at once, in the depth of winter, might not be a recipe for long-term success. Instead, consider a seasonal approach, aligning shifts in your routines with the cycles of nature.

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Indulge and Nourish: A Health-Conscious Approach to Holiday Treats

Indulge and Nourish: A Health-Conscious Approach to Holiday Treats

Hooray for the holiday season—the time for delicious treats and festive flavours! The pull to veer off course from our healthy habits is completely understandable with the irresistible array of sweet and tasty treats all around us. But fear not, for there's a way to revel in the festive indulgences while still nurturing your body with goodness. It’s all about balance. We’ve put together a few tips to indulge mindfully over the holidays.

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Nourishing Snacks for Cozy Evenings

Nourishing Snacks for Cozy Evenings

There's nothing quite like settling in with a captivating book or binge-watching your favorite series on a cozy autumn night. And what pairs perfectly with these moments of literary or cinematic indulgence? A mouth watering, irresistible snack, obviously!  While snack foods are often perceived as guilty pleasures, the truth is, you don't have to compromise between healthiness and tastiness. There are tons of fall-friendly, healthy snack options that will elevate your cozy nights to a whole new level.

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Warming Herbs & Spices for Cozy Fall Drinks

Warming Herbs & Spices for Cozy Fall Drinks

The brisk October air invites us to indulge in cozy comforts like clutching a steaming mug of tea, latte, or a revitalizing beverage. These warm elixirs serve as morning motivators, evening wind-downs, or soothing self-care respites during hectic days. What's more, they come with the added benefit of incorporating healing herbs and spices into your daily routine, complementing your wellness regimen and harnessing nature's therapeutic powers. Discover a selection of our favorite earthy, invigorating herbs and spices to elevate your hot drinks, keeping you in harmony with the season and supporting your well-being.

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A Quick Guide to Quick Pickling

A Quick Guide to Quick Pickling

With the abundance of fresh produce at this time of year, quick pickling (also known as refrigerator pickling) is a fantastic way to capture and extend the flavours of late summer. You can transform seasonal vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and peppers into tangy and crunchy variations that serve as a vibrant accompaniment to meals, adding a burst of flavour and a zesty twist. The quick pickling method is practically foolproof and you can enjoy your creation in just a few hours!

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Embrace the September Reset

Embrace the September Reset

As the last days of summer drift away, September brings with it a renewed sense of purpose and fresh opportunities. While bidding farewell to summer may feel bittersweet, the arrival of September presents a chance to reestablish routines and set positive habits for the months ahead. Here are some practical tips to help you smoothly transition into September, ensuring a seamless return to regular schedules. Get ready to welcome September routines with renewed energy and enthusiasm!

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Berry Bliss: A Guide to Getting the Most out of Berry Season

Berry Bliss: A Guide to Getting the Most out of Berry Season

The sheer abundance of berries in this region is a cause for celebration, but their fleeting nature requires us to employ some clever techniques to ensure they don't go to waste. So let’s explore various methods to keep berries fresher for longer, along with some ideas for different ways to enjoy them, both of which will allow you to savour their exquisite flavors and prevent their premature demise.

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Boost Your Natural Cleaning Routine With Essential Oils

Boost Your Natural Cleaning Routine With Essential Oils

Boost the power of your green cleaning kit with essential oils! With powerful cleaning and sanitizing properties plus added aromatherapy benefits, you may discover that you look forward to cleaning more than ever before. We put together a quick guide for you to get started and recipes to make your own all-purpose spray, glass cleaner, soft scrub and wood polish. Your home will smell amazing!

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Love Starts With You

Love Starts With You

February is commonly referred to as the month of love because of Valentine's Day, but it’s not just about romance and couples—we like to think of it as a good reminder to spread some love to everyone around (including yourself!) It's a good time to focus on the importance of self-care, self-love, and fostering relationships with family and friends. Love is love and February is a time when we could all use a little extra TLC, whether it's on the 14th or any old day of the week. No matter how you choose to celebrate, the important thing is that you do something to focus on the feeling of love. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Weaning Yourself Off The Holiday Sugar Rush

Weaning Yourself  Off  The Holiday Sugar Rush

Many of us are trying to cut back on sugar, but it's not easy when you have a sweet tooth! Reducing sugar or giving it up entirely is a common health goal, especially at the start of the year after indulging in holiday treats. There’s no doubt that sugar is harmful for our health and our teeth, but it can be hard to resist the temptation, particularly if it’s a daily habit.  We’ve come up with some tips and tricks to help make it a little easier to say no to sugar.

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Simple, Uplifting Tips for Daily Life

Simple, Uplifting Tips for Daily Life

Life always has its challenges, as the past year has really demonstrated, and sometimes both the big picture and daily busyness can feel pretty overwhelming. It can often be very helpful to just focus on the things we can control, and commit to taking some simple, day-to-day actions that can have a seemingly small, perhaps, but definitely positive impact on us, our communities, and our planet. The truth is even little gestures of care can end up having a really big positive impact on overall wellness.

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Natural Summer Fun For Little Ones

Natural Summer Fun For Little Ones

Outdoor social time has been so important for so many of us over the past year. But fresh air and green spaces can always be super beneficial for anyone, on so many levels, and kids are certainly no exception to this rule. It can be a real struggle to tear kids aways from devices, but sometimes if you can just get them out the door and provide a few cool ideas and fun snacks, it’s surprising how quickly they can get carried away and forget that they are supposed to be begging for screen time. Here are a few tips that could come in handy.

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Natural Skin Soothers

Natural Skin Soothers

The end of summer is approaching and we always find it’s an important time of year to be extra kind to our skin, so we’ve put together a refresher on some of the best skin soothers that are often already on hand. There’s inevitably some post-camping, hiking, beach-ing repair that needs to happen, and a seasonal shift can bring its own imbalances—it can be good to prepare for that by getting your skin as healthy as possible. We have tons of beautiful, top quality natural skincare products in our aisles. But in a pinch, your kitchen can also be a rich resource for skin healing substances, and some of the basics that you may have in your bathroom cabinet can be super helpful too!

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Outdoor Fun For The Little Ones

Outdoor Fun For The Little Ones

We’ve mostly had good weather the past few weeks and that’s been such a great thing for many families while schools have been closed! But even the most beautiful, sunny day can sometimes face competition stiff from screens, and 'summer treats' are often super sugary (like cotton candy and freezies!). It can be tough to balance things out, so we put together a few quick ideas to help make sure the kids in your life are staying as healthy as possible while having as much fun as possible this summer!

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Keeping Back to School Green

Keeping Back to School Green

It’s never too early to start introducing and encouraging zero waste habits. Heading back to school can be an exciting whirlwind of planning and prepping, and setting up and settling into a new routine is a great opportunity to support eco-friendly choices. While these tips are aimed at kids, they make perfect sense for students of any age!

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