Enjoying life in the elements
Natural living, sustainability, parenting, and playing
-
Winter Activities for Kids
We’re in the thick of winter. Here in central Canada, we have a longer winter than many worldwide. January and February are usually the coldest months of the year, which is why it’s important to keep our kids (and ourselves) active. Luckily, there are a number of winter activities for kids to stay active and…
-
The One – And Only – Product I Use for My Face and Hair
For the last few years, I’ve been using one product for my skin and hair care. I didn’t know it would be possible, but it is. I’ll give a rundown on my skin and hair type, and the one product that I’ve fallen in love with. It’s left my skin and hair looking and feeling…
-
5 Reasons to Have A Natural Landscape
With a blank slate of green space in need of landscaping, there had to be a way to create a beautiful garden that required minimal upkeep. Creating a natural landscape was the answer! As I started to look up prairie plants that were native to our area (zone 3a), I found a broad range of…
-
How Going Fragrance-Free Helped Cure My Headaches
I never realized just how badly scents affected me until I stopped using them. Through my research, I was shocked to find out what companies aren’t telling us when they list “fragrance” or “parfum” in their ingredient list. And changing my consumer habits has made a world of difference in my health. My background with…
-
Ditching Expectations – A Spontaneous Nature Experience
Check out my recent post on Elephant Journal, where I tell my story about an amazing nature experience I had years ago. This experience has stayed with me since as an important lesson in ditching expectations and living in the moment.
-
5 Fun Ideas for a Children’s Garden
These ideas for a children’s garden can provide you with different crafts and fun DIY garden projects that you can make throughout the season with your child. Creating a children’s garden will instill learning, imagining, creating, and playing. How our garden started When the pandemic first started and many of us were suddenly working from…
-
Natural Living – 5 Benefits and 5 Ways to Get Started
What is natural living? Natural living is connecting with nature and choosing non-toxic food, home, and beauty products to help you and the environment lead a healthy life. Luckily, there is a lot of flexibility with natural living, and it can mean something different to each person. While there are many changes you can make,…
-
10 Benefits of Living Close to Nature
Even though I grew up in the city, I’ve always felt drawn to the outdoors. No matter what is going on my life, being outside in the fresh air helps me feel grounded and alive, so it felt very natural to move to the countryside. Since moving, I have found many benefits of living close…