Balanced Living
Grow Your Garden & My Favourite Kale Salad Base
Posted by Arja on April 7 in Holistic Health, Nutrition, Salads
A few weeks ago my 4 year old brought home a tiny paper cup filled with soil. He told me that they had planted seeds at school as a part of some Earth Day activities, and that we needed to give the cup sun and water to help the seed grow. I put the cup in our kitchen window and together we’ve been remembering to give it water, and check in on it. I honestly didn’t think much about this at the time, but then I noticed the seed had started to sprout, and after this hard, miserable winter, it made me smile.
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Quickie Detox
Posted by Arja on March 17 in Holistic Health
It’s mid-March in what is possibly one of the more challenging winters we’ve experienced in a few years. If the snow/ice/excessive cold/thaw/excessive salt (choose your poison) haven’t gotten to you yet, then you’re in the minority. People are hibernating, and with hibernating often comes less than clean eating. If you’re one of the lucky folks who escaped to someplace warm for a break, then you’re probably feeling the aftermath of indulgence as well. Spring is on its way (I promise!) though we aren’t quite there yet, but there are still a few things you can do to lighten up this week.
Read More →Start Small, But Think Big!
Posted by Arja on January 27 in Holistic Health
Changes are hard, there’s no doubt about it. Instead of freezing in place, overwhelmed by the number of things you think you need to start doing, why not just pick a few things, and tackle them on a weekly basis?
Read More →New Years 2014: A Time for New Intentions, Not Resolutions
Posted by Arja on January 2 in Holistic Health
Happy New Year friends! There’s something a little bit magical about the start of a new year. It’s hard not to feel excited and optimistic as we wipe the slate clean, so to speak, and start anew.
Read More →Healthy Holiday Strategies
Posted by Arja on December 19 in Holistic Health
You already know that you don’t have to eat absolutely everything that people give you, and you also don’t have to eat everything that you see on the buffet table. But how do you navigate a holiday season that seems to be fueled by sugar and butter alone?
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