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Harvesting Health and Happiness
August 2023 Newsletter
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Hiking with the pups is the best!
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Forest hikes in Pisgah National Forest, NC
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Enjoying the forest on a hot summer day!
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TAKE A HIKE!!
Can you believe we are at the midpoint of summer?
Be sure to enjoy a hike or two before the warm weather slips by!!
Walking in the woods when the trees and foliage are showing off in all of their green glory is such an enjoyable activity. Spending more time in nature decreases our stress levels, increases our confidence, and promotes a sense of community and belonging. Furthermore, it just feels good!
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Don't let summer slip you by without walking a few dirt paths! Enjoy the gifts nature provides and allow summer to soak in...one step at a time...
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“Of all the paths in life you take, make sure a few of them are dirt." -John Muir-
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Fighting food insecurity one vegetable at a time!
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Be sure to read Chef Lisa, owner of Homemade Fresh, LLC, most recent article about her volunteer work at her community victory garden. A group of caring volunteers grow vegetables for folks experiencing food insecurities. In addition, she shares a recipe for golden brown delicious corn & zucchini fritters! A wonderful recipe for your fresh veggies!
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Local to WNC? Check out my favorite local hike!
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Looking for a beginner-friendly hike with a 50 ft waterfall reward? Look no further! Moore Cove Fall's Trail clicks all the boxes for a perfect walk in the woods on a warm summer day! Read my blog article about the gentle, 1.5 mile hike in the Brevard, NC area.
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My Garden...My Love...
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Ahhh...the garden. Do you dream of a garden that feeds you physically and emotionally? That was my dream back in 2019 when I had the wild idea of turning a plot of land that once housed a swimming pool into a kitchen garden. It is no surprise that I love to romanticize the garden. Read more about how I weave enchantment, functionality, and Zen into my kitchen garden.
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How Yoga can Assist with Grief: An Interview with Adrianne Lind
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Grief is a human experience that we all experience. Yoga can be a valuable tool when navigating challenging times. I recently had the honor to interview Adrianne Lind, a beautiful soul who is dedicated to helping others work through grief with the teachings of yoga. Read more about the amazing things she is doing!
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Food Insecurity: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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Food Insecurity: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Those of you who have read my previous articles know that I am passionate about the benefits of whole food nutrition, a.k.a. food from nature, not science. But not everyone has access to or the resources to buy whole foods. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, about 1.2 million North …
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10 Minute Stretch Routine to Brighten Your Day!
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10 Minute Stretch Routine to Brighten Your Day! Looking for a 10 minute stretch routine to practice daily? Oftentimes, we wake up in the morning feeling tight and stiff. This is often accompanied by feelings of tenseness in our neck, shoulders, upper back, knees, and hips. Likewise, it can feel darn right uncomfortable getting our bodies out of bed. Continue reading …
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Brevard, NC most Outstanding Waterfall Hike for Beginners
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Brevard, NC most Outstanding Waterfall Hike for Beginners A Brevard, NC waterfall hike should be on your to-do list when visiting the area! This area is loaded with public lands that offers numerous waterfall hikes, mountain biking paths, as well as equestrian routes. One of my favorite activities is hiking to a scenic waterfall or overlook. Transylvania County, also known as …
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The Garden and a Gardener: A Love Story...
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The Garden and a Gardener: A Love Story... The garden and a gardener. Such an interwoven relationship of trust, loyalty, and, above all, love. Let the love story begin... My first love affair began in my early 20's with several basil plants I planted in a pot on a deck railing. At the time, I wasn't even sure if I …
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Yoga for Grief: An Interview with Adrianne Lind
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Yoga for Grief: An Interview with Adrianne Lind I met Adrianne through Yoga Specialists. Immediately, I felt a connection to her accepting spirit and soft voice. She has such a gift for making others feel welcomed and seen in her yoga classes. Upon learning more about Adrianne, I was intrigued by her work with yoga for grief. Adrianne facilitates yoga classes …
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Redefining "Healthy" Food
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Redefining "Healthy" Food The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed changing the rules for nutrition labels on packaged foods that indicate the foods are “healthy.” The new rules would require that products labeled “healthy” must contain a meaningful amount of food from at least one main food group recommended by federal dietary guidelines (fruit, vegetable, dairy, grain, protein). The …
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A Summer Solstice Meditation to Celebrate Growth!
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A Summer Solstice Meditation to Celebrate Growth! Welcome Summer! This year, the summer solstice is Wednesday, June 21, which marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The summer solstice is when the earth's tilt towards the sun is at its maximum. Ushering in the first day of summer, the longest day of the year, and also the …
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