"It's been a year!" - A common phrase near the end of a calendar year. Around this time many of us begin to reflect on the good, bad, and most memorable moments experienced. How do you say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025? Here are 4 creative and healing ways to do so. Journal… Continue reading Top 4 Rituals to Bid Farewell to 2024
What do you crave on a sweltering hot summer day? Iced tea, lemonade, juice boxes, or soda? Me, all of the above! But I really don't like all of the sugar, dyes, and carbs. Store bought lemonade contains 15 mg of sodium and 26 grams of sugar. Crystal light has 13 mg of sodium and… Continue reading DIY Healthy Summer Drinks
What is feeling cozy, and why is it important? Long before the "self-care" mantra began, Danish people celebrated Hygge (hoo-gah). This is a 16th century term that translates to mean comfort. Before Covid, I really didn't appreciate the joys of being comfortable. But during, and post-Covid, I've learned to embrace the simple joys of relaxing… Continue reading Your ultimate cozy guide
The Christmas season and upcoming New Year is a great time for reflection and acknowledgement of experiences both good and challenging. As you notice I did not say bad experiences, because I don't believe there are any "bad." Instead I view all experiences as a chance for self discovery and self improvement. Lark & the… Continue reading A Year of Reflection
Living in the north can be cold, dark, and daunting at times. Add two years of Covid shutdowns, and limited travel, and it seems like winter will never end! Typically here in Ontario, Canada our snow season starts in November, and ends in March, or April. That's almost half a year living in cold, dark… Continue reading Best Tips For Winter Wellness
This time of year we usually start to plan our winter vacation. By January many of us are itching to feel the warmth of the sun, and sand. Sadly, due to the Corona19 virus we must make due with staying home. For many of us, the thought of more quarantine time is downright depressing. I… Continue reading Keeping Spirits High During Winter Quarantine