Transform your frustration into something creative
By Leo Babauta A long-standing pet peeve of mine is people constantly complaining. I really hate that negative energy and tend to distance myself from complainers. So I’ve been looking into this for the last few years and I’ve learned a lot about myself. The first thing I realized is that I have a hard […]
DIY bee house made from recycled materials
Use this tutorial to make a simple bee house for the bees that nest in the trees in your garden. Using leftover untreated 2x4s, it’s an eco-friendly way to help native bees. We also provide free birdhouse designs for birds such as great tits, wrens and bluebirds. Turning waste wood into beehives About Bee House […]
Green Goddess Bowl
Green Goddess Grain Bowls are easy to make, flavorful, satisfying, and ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. This Green Goddess Bowl recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, or you can use it for meal prep. If you like quick and easy weeknight meals like this, be sure to try my Sweet […]
Should I take creatine on rest days?
Creatine is a well-tested, effective and extremely popular sports nutrition supplement that supports muscle growth, performance and strength. But despite its widespread use, there’s still a lot of confusion about when and how you should take creatine. One common question among athletes is, “Should I take creatine on my rest days?” The short answer is, […]
A 12-Minute Meditation to Connect with What Matters Most to You
This week, Carly Hauck challenges us to look within ourselves, identify what we love most, and align it with our values. By connecting with your heart and remembering who and what you love, you also connect with your inner compassion and protective instincts. This compassion within you will motivate you to choose beneficial actions, not […]
18 types of long-lasting flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost
September 12, 2024 Posted in: Gardening Know-How Plants with a long flowering period will provide summer color right through to autumn and into winter until the first frost. Quentin Stark, head gardener at Hall Park Gardens in Kent, was commissioned to redesign the gardens’ Centenary Garden. He was given the task of creating “colourful pots” […]
Does creatine normalize homocysteine in vegetarians?
What are the consequences if you have to make your own creatine instead of getting it from your diet? “Almost universally, studies have shown poorer vitamin B12 status in vegetarians,” because they don’t take adequate vitamin B12 supplements, which leads to elevated homocysteine levels. This may explain why vegetarians have recently been found to have […]
How to Make Lavender Spray
Want to jazz up your pillows and linens or fill your room with the soothing scent of lavender? Learn how to make a lavender spray to promote restful sleep and wake up feeling calm and refreshed. One of the new additions to our garden this summer is lavender. When I lived in California, I had […]
Hydration Lite: The best gel moisturizer
Image courtesy of Camilla Akrans for Elle France Gel moisturizers are a cross between serums and face creams, combining the benefits of a moisturizer with the lightness of a serum. Sounds great, right? That’s exactly why gel moisturizers are becoming more and more popular, especially for those with oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin. They’re also […]