As we head into that time of year where the weather is more unpredictable than usual. Instead of feeling ‘trapped’ inside the house, we can use this time to be productive or have some fun! We’ve rounded up some rainy day activities for keeping busy
Kitchen gardens, often referred to as “potagers” in French, have a rich and diverse history dating back centuries. Their origins can be traced to the medieval monasteries of Europe, where monks cultivated herbs, vegetables, and fruits within the confines of their cloisters. These early kitchen
“After I had my two boys I was doing great, or at least that’s what everyone else thought,” says mother of two boys, Claire Anderson. Anderson thought she was going to be on Cloud-9 after she had kids, but that’s not what happened. “I was one of
Many people have a goal of self-improvement but not a plan. Attempting to go as hard as you can each day until you’ve run out of energy and willpower isn’t going to be successful, but here’s what you can try. 1. Your plan should have different
We all know exercise and eating well are good for us. When it comes to these, we often think about avoidance goals, like avoiding the effects of ageing or weight gain. Those motivations can carry a lot of psychological baggage, especially for women.Considering the links
Illustration by Bridget Daulby Broths were traditionally made from animal carcasses and bones. An ancient Scottish tradition, called “passing the knuckle” involved villagers putting a beef knuckle bone in water on the wood burner overnight. The bone would stew overnight in the water and in the morning the
You’ll be hard pushed to find someone that actually enjoys cleaning. In fact, research from Fantastic Services Group reveals that 59% of us procrastinate when it comes to jobs around the house and one in four (23%) of us can’t keep on top of the
The biggest mistake women make when it comes to investing, with Kristen Lunman When it comes to investing, women’s biggest mistake has nothing to do with how they invest. In fact, studies have shown that women are often better investors than men! Our number one mistake
People, animals, trees, birds, insects and everything in our environment is energy. On a quantum level, our collective energy fields are constantly merging in and out of one another’s; we are all energetically connected all the time. Therefore, our ability to manage our energy and
A survey conducted in 2020 by YMCA North reveals that nearly a quarter of Kiwi parents (24.6%) noticed their children are feeling increasingly anxious, with many no longer wanting to go to school or participate in group activities. A battle with screen time and a lack
