Herbal Medicine 101 & Tincture-Making for Dummies
Herbal medicine is not only accessible to basically everyone who takes the time to learn about particular herbs and their uses, but it can be incredibly effective for a variety…
Rescue Bunnies, Adoptive Dog Show, & Soaring Spirits – Winston Junction Market, NC
February 24, 2024 Winston Junction was a hoppin’ and a boppin’ on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Rescue bunnies from Roberson Creek Farm were an irresistible attraction at the market, and…
Pilot Mountain State Park’s Seasonal Faces: A Visual Run-Through (& Hike-Through)
Every single time in my life I have opted to go on a run or hike, the experience brightened my day, made me feel accomplished, enlightened me, or brought something…
All-Natural Nourishing Winter Hand Cream – DIY Recipe
While the cold of the winter months can be invigorating, it is not very friendly to our temperamental human skin, especially if you’re a hands-on kind of person like I…
Book Across the Bay: An event with unparalleled beauty, excitement, and community — and a fire-breathing dragon — on Lake Superior in Ashland, WI
A fire-breathing snow dragon built at the 3-mile turnaround Book Across the Bay is a magical multi-sport event trekking across a frozen bay of the largest lake in the world…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, & Be Resourceful — Creative Reuse and Recycling
And don't forget to be resourceful :) We’ve all heard of the three ‘Big Rs’—reduce, reuse, and recycle—established as easy-to-follow guidelines for practical sustainable living. These are so simple, but…
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe, Part 2: Egg Drop Soup (Ovo-Vegetarian)
👅 Since I wrote my last article on the health benefits of lion's mane mushrooms, the grow-your-own kit from Midwest Grow Kits has already produced another bountiful harvest! All the…
Growing Your Own Lion’s Mane Mushrooms (& Lion’s Mane Taco Recipe)
Recently, I have been obsessed with growing and learning about a variety of useful plants and fungi, as well as essential oils, herbs, and other functional natural products that can…
Including Transgender Athletes in Sport: Reconceiving Fairness, Gender, & the Role of Sports In Society
Humanistic and empathetic trans perspectives in sports have been notoriously underemphasized in recent policies enforcing gender-based restrictions, which are often based on scientific misconceptions and cold oversimplifications. While concerns over…
Realizing a Healthy Lifestyle by Discovering Our Unique ‘Middle Way’
Health is one of the few things that comes close to a universal value; most people want to be healthy! Sometimes we make choices that are more pleasing in the…