Photo by Lisa Fotios There’s a certain magic to stepping into a garden. The air feels fresher, the colors seem brighter, and the sense of connection to the earth is almost tangible. Whether it’s a sprawling backyard or a few pots on a windowsill, a garden can become…
Photo by Amina Filkins In modern life, stress can arise from a variety of situations. A bad month at work, trying to cut out a bad habit, breaking up with your partner – the list can go on and on. Most importantly, we all react differently to the…
Challenges. I’ve certainly had my fair share of them lately. First the dissolve of the the marriage, moving, waking up and realizing I’m not a mom anymore; that was a hard one for me and it’s still a challenge for me to not see or talk to kiddo…
What do you do with leftover rice? Eat it cold? Save it for another meal? I would like to say we generally save it for another meal because I hate to waste anything so I will find a use for it all. Sadly, it is rare we have…
You might brush it off at first—the mild blur, the fading brightness of colors, the struggle with night driving. It starts as a nuisance but slowly becomes a daily obstacle. You begin to wonder if your eyes are just tired or if something deeper is changing.
The simple act of placing hands in soil and nurturing growing plants triggers powerful neurochemical changes that naturally combat depression through scientifically proven mechanisms that pharmaceutical companies are only beginning to understand. Gardening activities stimulate serotonin production, reduce cortisol levels, and activate the same brain pathways that antidepressant…
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Looks tasty.
It does look pretty yummy. I am going to have to give this one a try one of these weekends with lil m.