Category: Mother Earth
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Maybe Now is Not the Time
This time of year can be very challenging. Over the years I have often felt this is a low point in the year with many struggles often surfacing. It is hard to view this as a time of renewal and starting new even though the calendar says January 1st. Maybe there is a reason for…
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Simply Sustainable: Reusable Paper Towels
Over the past year or so, I’ve tried to create less waste. It has been a slow process, but there are certain habits I’ve been able to modify, and I have found great joy in these new practices. One that I started this summer is exchanging reusable paper towels in place of typical paper towels.…
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It all Started with a Seed
It’s that time of year :). Spring is on the horizon and it is time to prepare for the garden. This is the year I want to try to grow everything from seed. I attempted a few years ago, but was discouraged when I had my plants ready to go, but failed to harden them…
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Plants Make Me Happy
It may not be gardening season yet, but I’m not going to let that stop me. I really miss the taste and smell of fresh basil, so it is time to grow some inside. I’ve bought the plants from the produce section of the grocery store in the past, but one of my goals this year is…
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A Year of Change
This year has been full of change and growth – going vegan, giving up alcohol, finding peace in meditation, and so much more. Here is a reflection on 2023 for me. (I kind of sound like a hippie, don’t I?)
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I Want to Be a Yoga Person
When you think of someone who does yoga regularly, don’t you picture someone who is youthful, physically healthy, and mentally content? They are mindful and at peace. I want that. When I watch people do yoga, I think about how effortless it seems and then have the misconception that I can easily do the same.…
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Reducing Waste-Second Life Clothing
Fast fashion. I didn’t even know that was really a thing. I usually try to wear my clothes until their death, but I have definitely been guilty of wasting my clothing purchases. Did you know that the EPA reported that over 1 billion tons of clothing were landfilled in the United States in 2018. Even…
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Morning Ritual
Each morning, I have a routine I follow, and just recently I’ve added a new element. My morning begins with a walk with Belle. It doesn’t matter the weather, I walk Belle everyday. I think this is so important for her, and it gives me a chance to start my day outside. Our walk is…
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Anderson Japanese Gardens
Last week I took a trip up to Rockford to visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens. I arrived shortly after they opened and was welcomed to a peaceful corner of the city. I love the combination of stone, water, and plants which make up a quintessential Japanese garden. This creates a sensory treat with the smell…
Feet to the Earth 