A new summer scent is called and will be launched for Prime Day 2026
Mysterious perfume names are fun, but there’s something refreshing about scents that tell you exactly what you’re feeling. All Clean Classic scents are inspired by life’s simplest comforts: fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air, and Warm Cotton is an editor favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and […]
Want to get more food out of the food forest?
Last week, I recorded a chop-and-drop video sharing how to use weeds like goldenrod, mimosa trees, and wild mint as free, renewable mulch and compost in your soil. Since our food forest is not the main garden, we don’t do much with the herbaceous layer, instead concentrating on the long-term canopy and under-canopy areas, and […]
What Happened When I Stopped Controlling Every Response?
“Peace is not the absence of resistance. Peace is learning to stop criticizing ourselves for being human.” ~Unknown I’m on vacation at the time of writing this. My wife and I park our RV, our little mobile home, on the shores of a quiet lake. We loved the part of being able to carry our […]
Amazon Summer and Home Favorites
In honor of Prime Day, we’re sharing some of Amazon’s summer favorites and items we bought for our new home. welcome back!!! My move is complete. There will be a full post on that soon. But until then, in honor of the Prime Day sales going on right now, I thought I’d share the latest […]
Circulation and legs: a quiet relationship that affects your health
Most people don’t think about their feet until something goes wrong. You walk on them. sit on them. Stretch after work. They are there, reliable and quiet, and then suddenly they are gone. When circulation problems occur, your legs scream loudly with cramps, swelling, and heaviness, which disrupts your sleep. Circulation in the legs […]
8 signs that your body isn’t eating enough
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms your body uses to tell you it’s not eating enough. Stress, busy schedules, illness, sadness, and the busyness of daily life can take a toll on us. More specifically, our appetite and how our bodies regulate hunger. This often results in not being able to eat enough […]
The difference between mindful eating and mindless eating
As a mindfulness-based dietitian and coach, I often talk about “mindful eating” and “mindless eating.” Although the two concepts may seem similar, they actually have very different effects on our health and relationship with food. In this article, we explore the difference between mindful eating and mindless eating, and why it’s important to pay attention […]
How narcolepsy affects daily life
How narcolepsy affects your daily life: Understanding the condition Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. It is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations. Narcolepsy can have a significant impact on daily life, making it difficult to perform daily tasks, maintain relationships, […]
17 Summer Porch Decorating Ideas That Will Explode Joy
Since it’s summer, I can’t decorate the porch. Roll up your sleeves and do some fun in your outdoor space. It doesn’t take long. Even just a small side table and a potted plant or two can completely change the way a space feels. Plants are probably the easiest way to bring summer to your […]