Only 4 more sleeps until the official arrival of summer! Definitely something to celebrate, even though 2021 will be another summer of staying close to home. Looking on the bright side, this gives us a chance to explore some spots in our own area. With that in mind, I’ve made a list of Waterloo Region trails I’d like to explore over the summer months.
Giving up meat won’t save the Earth…but it might help
We hear that eating meat is bad for the environment. But just how big an impact does it have compared to other actions? I’ve made a lot of changes in my quest to live a greener life, but giving up meat isn’t one of them.
Today, I look at some facts about the health and environmental impacts of eating meat. I’ve also got 7 small changes I’ve made to reduce the role meat plays in my diet.
World Water Day – 10 ways you can use less water
March 22 is World Water Day. This day is all about valuing water and the role it plays in our lives. In today’s post, I’ll talk about the importance of this vital resource, and why we need to conserve it. Then, I’ve got 10 ways you can use less water.
4 toxic things to purge from your life (Guest Post)
Decluttering isn’t always about things you can physically see. Today, I’m excited to share a guest post written by Michelle from Growing with Spawn. She’s going to tell us about four toxic things you need to purge from your life today!
5 ways to get a head start on spring gardening
Despite Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Day prediction of an early spring, it’s unlikely we’ll see any real spring weather for at least a couple of months here in Ontario. That doesn’t mean we can’t get a head start on spring gardening.
If, like me, you’re anxious to shake the winter doldrums and look ahead to green grass and warmer days, here are 5 things you can do now to get ready for spring.
Reflexology and its benefits for your health
Reflexology is a natural healing art that activates through touch. I recently had the opportunity to interview Sandy Edwards, a certified Reflexologist registered with the Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario. During the interview, Sandy and I discussed the principles of reflexology and its health benefits.
Awesome free workouts for couch potatoes
It’s almost February. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest month of the year always feels more like the longest as we anxiously await the arrival of spring.
Did you set a goal to be more active this year? How’s it going? If you need a little motivation to get moving, today I’ve got ideas for free home workouts that even the biggest couch potato can do.
5 simple strategies to reduce stress this Christmas
Christmas! The most wonderful—and most stressful—time of the year! A 2022 study revealed almost half of respondents feel their mental health worsens during the holidays. It doesn’t have to be that way. Today’s post will focus on 5 simple strategies you can use to reduce stress this Christmas season.
Terry Fox – Inspiration in the fight against cancer
Forty years ago, a young man set out to walk across Canada. What made this journey special was this brave young man had lost a leg to cancer at the age of 18. As Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean to start his Marathon of Hope, no-one could have predicted the effect he would have on the lives of so many.
7 ways to sneak cancer-fighting turmeric into your diet
Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with a look at another food with cancer-fighting properties – turmeric. Just a daily teaspoon of this golden spice could reduce your risk of cancer.
If you love Indian food, you’re probably already getting your daily dose of turmeric. If not, read on to learn about turmeric, how it fights cancer, and 7 easy ways you can sneak this fragrant spice into your diet.