Dry Your Own Herbs!

Dry Your Own Herbs!

While we're lucky enough to be able to grow lots of herbs year round here on the BC West Coast many are extra abundant in these warmer months, which makes this the perfect time to stock up on or harvest a whole bunch, and dry them for use in your winter dishes and even home-blended teas. It's a really simple and satisfying process that you can do meditatively on your own, or with the whole family or a group of friends. Everyone knows things taste better with an 'I made that' ingredient added!

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All About Stone Fruit

All About Stone Fruit

Tis the season! And by that we mean Stone Fruit Season! Known by botanists as ‘drupes’, stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries grow their seeds inside a ‘stone’ that's surround by the juicy deliciousness we love to eat. Stone fruits are packed with an impressive array of vitamins and minerals, and we’ve put together an overview of some of the top health benefits they can offer.

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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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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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