The last few years have brought many changes to households across the country. In the madness of the covid era, likely everyone you know has made changes to their lifestyle in one way or another. My home, of course, is no exception. We were very fortunate that we were able to choose our change, and I truly hope all of you were as lucky! You see, we were in the midst of changing our work-life balance and seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. Aging parents needed tending to, and to

There are various scientific studies that show the benefits of humans connecting to nature as well as how reduced interaction with the natural world effects humans both physically and socially. Since 2000, the number of studies of the impact of nature experience on humans has grown from a handful to thousands. This expanding body of scientific evidence suggests that nature-deficit disorder contributes to a diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties and higher rates

There are various scientific studies that show the benefits of humans connecting to nature. Gardening is even more healthy for you than you thought! It’s not just physical health that improves with gardening, but studies now show there are many mental benefits as well. The benefits of “green exercise” show that people who take their exercise outdoors feel significantly less depressed, less tense, less angry, and less fatigued than those who stay indoors. These problems are li

Coconuts are one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” It’s benefits include weight loss, better brain function, skin health and many more. Amazingly coconuts are probably one of the most versatile foods because they have evolved into numerous forms and functions. One such form that coconuts exhibit is coconut water. Coconut water is the extracted liquid from a young coconut and has a distinctive sweet, nutty taste to it. Fortunately this natural drink is

Today is the spring equinox, the traditional first day of spring. What an excellent day to celebrate especially if you are working on manifesting a dream into creation. Whether you are still working with your New Year’s resolution or have lacked off a little, this is a great day to infuse your dreams with a little magic. This equinox is celebrated throughout many traditions for the changing of the seasons. The dark of winter is over and the days are getting brighter, longer a

Some of the most impressive health benefits of coffee include its ability to improve cognitive health, protect the cardiovascular system, reduce the changes of developing diabetes, aid in weight loss efforts, boost energy levels, maximize fitness efforts, increase live protection, optimize the metabolism and protect against certain types of cancer. Coffee itself comes from the beans which are obtained from its plant. Coffea arabica is the most commonly used bean, but there ar

Many common household and body care products contain harmful ingredients and toxic chemicals. Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? Following is a list of ingredients to look out for and avoid. New years always seems to ring in inspiration to set the stage for the next year, creating goals and intentions, setting resolutions and planning what we can do differently. Change is welcome and there is a sense of another chance to reset our lives and manifest what we want.

A quick and easy meditation for moving the ick out of your life – Clean out the dark spots and cobwebs in your mind or in your heart… Pick up a broom and start sweeping! Sweep away all the sadness, anger, pain, resentment, frustration, lies, tears, hate – and all of the terrible things that have happened to you in the past. Sweep away all the muck in the house from misunderstandings, bad communication, harsh vibes, depression, stress, disappointment. Gather it all into a pile

Where did the tradition of cutting a tree and setting it up in the house come from? Our modern day celebrations come from a mild mix of cultures and seasonal activities. Way, way back in our ancestral heritage the earth-based spiritual people (pagans, druids, natives) would regularly decorate the seasons with natural elements from the outdoors. A lot of it honestly was hanging herbs and plant materials to dry for use or storage. That’s why in the autumn we bring in gourds and

The Winter Solstice is the first official day of winter and marks the return of the light with longer days of sunlight. Believe it or not, with the current cold and snow, we are on our way to Spring! The Winter Solstice is a great place to start learning and exploring the ancient and natural ways. Christmas was actually adopted from the ancient traditions of celebrating this change of seasons, the end of fall and beginning of winter. In pagan traditions this was the beginning