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Goals and Plans for a Slower Season
Image by PhotoVandal There's something about fall and winter that makes me want to shift gears. To cozy up in my home and just slow down a little in general. Much as I absolutely adore summertime and...
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How to Plant Garlic in the Fall
Garlic has stolen my heart as an organic gardener, because it is hands down one of the easiest and most reliable crops that I've grown so far. For some reason, I initially had this idea that garlic...
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Simple Food {for winter} : Nourishing, Seasonal Recipes
The idea of seasonal eating is coming back into vogue, as notions of local food and "100 mile" eating spread. A small portion of the general population is beginning to realize that out-of-season foods...
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Eating Seasonally This Spring: An Interview with Shannon of Nourishing Days
If you've ever thought about learning to eat more seasonally, now is the time. Farmer's markets all over the continent are beginning to open up, and overflowing with seasonal harvest like peas,...
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Boosting Your Immunity: Mushroom Soup with Herbs
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer Our Valley finally began it's annual cooling trend last week. After several months of nearly 100 degree heat, we were able to enjoy a rainstorm, complete...
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Homemade Herbal Vapor Rub to Relieve Coughs and Congestion
Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer Seeing our children suffer from a cough is no fun at all. However, coughs have their place in healing and should usually not be suppressed. If we prevent a...
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Healthy Skin Tips and Recipes for the Winter Months
Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer I'm from Minnesota. It isn't exactly the North Pole, but it's getting awfully close. Most of us up here are well acquainted with the dry skin woes,...
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Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds and Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and...
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer It's winter time (already! I'm still in denial!) and we're in the thick of the "sick season." In fact, we've just gotten over our first round of "major"...
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: A Perfect Winter Breakfast
There is nothing like the sweet combination of pumpkin and spices for the perfect winter breakfast. Not to mention the fact that pumpkin is a seasonal winter veggie extraordinaire, boasting large...
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Feeling SAD? How to Beat the Wintertime Blues …
By Kelly, Contributing Writer With all this extreme weather, it’s no wonder that some are feeling a little blue. But even mild winters can cause a legitimate condition known as Seasonal Affective...
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5 Easy Ways to Brighten up Your Home…with Plants!
By Jami Balmet, Contributing Writer In these rainy cold months of being stuck indoors all the time, I start to get in a slump. I get the winter blues and long for the days of bright flowers and sweet...
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Let These Frozen Berry Recipe Ideas Chase Away the Winter Blues!
By Andrea, Contributing Writer By February, I am tired of winter. Living in Colorado, the winter means crops are dormant. Any fresh fruits or vegetables we get are usually trucked in from a warmer...
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6 Cleansing Foods You Should Be Eating This Winter
Guest post by Lisa Grace Byrne, MPH Oh, winter! If you are living in the Northern hemisphere (particularly the areas where winter means cold), easing into the winter season with warmth and grace can...
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DIY All-Natural Lotion to Cure Dry Feet
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer Dry feet are no fun! When skin on your feet becomes dry, it often causes itchiness, cracking, and even bleeding. But, never fear, this luxurious lotion will keep...
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6 Superfoods to Boost Immunity
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Wintertime is here and with it comes peak cold and flu season. But there’s no need to dread this time of year. There are lots of ways we can strengthen our immune...
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How to Use Essential Oils to Stay Healthy This Winter
With winter comes the onslaught of coughs, colds, and more...but does it have to be this way? Here are ways to use essential oils to stay healthy this winter...and beyond! We love our sponsors: Plan to...
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Healthy Skin Tips and Recipes for the Winter Months
Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer I’m from Minnesota. It isn’t exactly the North Pole, but it’s getting awfully close. Most of us up here are well acquainted with the dry skin woes,...
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Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds and Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and...
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer It’s winter time (already! I’m still in denial!) and we’re in the thick of the “sick season.” In fact, we’ve just gotten over our first round of “major”...
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: A Perfect Winter Breakfast
There is nothing like the sweet combination of pumpkin and spices for the perfect winter breakfast. Not to mention the fact that pumpkin is a seasonal winter veggie extraordinaire, boasting large...
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Feeling SAD? How to Beat the Wintertime Blues …
By Kelly, Contributing Writer With all this extreme weather, it’s no wonder that some are feeling a little blue. But even mild winters can cause a legitimate condition known as Seasonal Affective...
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