Tag: winter
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I MADE AN ICE WREATH FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH
Have you ever made an ice wreath before? They are pretty darn cute and a great way to practice mindfulness. If you’ve never heard of them before, they are exactly what you think they are. Cute little wreaths made out of ice. Lately I’ve been looking for ways to live a more mindful life. To…
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HOW TO SPARK JOY IN JANUARY
How do you feel about January? I’ve talked a lot about how January makes me feel but I’m curious what everyone else thinks. I’m not sure if I’ve ever met anyone who prefers winter over other seasons, but who knows, maybe they’re out there. Somewhere. I used to think that joy comes with the big…
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WINTER RESPIRATORY TEA
This year I’m in a new environment, which means new pollen and allergens. I generally get blindsided with allergies when they hit. This year I’m prioritizing my seasonal allergies and hoping to get a leg up. I started preparing my herbal medicine cabinet in the fall and I’m still continuing to do so. Today I’ll…
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HOW TO MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP
I absolutely love the slower nature of winter. Most people complain about the weather but as a homebody who relishes in being in a warm cozy home, it’s hard to complain about that. Even when the New England weather feels especially brutal, I still have coziness and I love that. But, if I were to…
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CROCKPOT POTPOURRI
I guess it’s safe to say I’m a die hard Christmas fan. I’m not sure exactly what it is I love about it so much, but I dig it. The smells, the lights, the feelings, the busy-ness of everything are all magical. And who couldn’t use some magic in their life? I wanted to capture…