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The Bounty of Summer Gardens
It’s been a cold spring in northern Michigan. As I tend my seedlings by the window sill before they’re ready for the greenhouse, I envision…
Salads to Celebrate
Summer, glorious summer! Warm days, summer holidays, family vacations, and plentiful, fresh, and local produce. We all know the benefits of eating more fruits and…
Mother’s Day
Spring heralds new beginnings and this year we are all hopeful that life is back to it where it was before the pandemic. We are…
Arbor Day: A Celebration of Miracles
On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered…
Make Every Day Earth Day
Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a…
The Spring Garden
It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick…
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration
Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating—whether romantic, friendship, or family love. Let’s celebrate this…
5 Things You Need to Know to Host a Chocolate Potluck Party
Whether you heart Valentine’s Day to the moon and back or you would rather toss it (and all its commercialism) to the curb, February is…
Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Like many Americans, I have a family history of heart or cardiovascular disease. Growing up in a small town in northern Wisconsin with a dentist…
Winter Drinks to Warm You
When the air is nippy, and we’re looking for ways to keep warm, a time-honored tradition is to curl up on a favorite chair and…
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
As we enter into autumn with its glorious colors and cooler temperatures, I begin to have visions of warm nourishing soups and medicinal herbal teas…
Celebrating Thanksgiving
In the hustle and bustle of the season, let’s think of one thing that we’re grateful for—even something small. In that moment, we will step…
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Health Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
Every year more and more people are making the decision to go vegan! There are so many amazing ways that veganism can improve our lives: fantastic health benefits, less stress..
May 1, 2018
