For some like myself, the shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures of the winter months can cause feelings of sadness and depression — commonly known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Besides frequently feeling melancholy, the so-called “winter blues” can include a number of different symptoms: a depressed immune system, lethargy and low energy, sleeping problems, loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy, changes in appetite, weight gain, agitation, and difficulty concentrating. No fun!
Read MoreOn this February day I have done a quick walk though of my snow-covered garden and started my search for seeds, bulbs, fruit trees, grape vines, and shrubs.
Winter is a perfect time to dream and design what you want this spring, summer, and fall gardens to look like.
Read MoreIf you are new to schooling at home this year and feel like you have hit a wall, this is NORMAL! Every school year starts with new books, new clothes, new routines, and a new excitement. This rolls into the holiday season where all the emotions are flying so… more excitement, maybe some more new, maybe travel, you get the point…then the end of January hits or the beginning of February and you or your kids (most likely both of you if it is your first year homeschooling) hit a wall.
Read MoreThroughout the winter our hands and face are exposed to the elements, and here in New England that means cold wind and raw snow.
Increased hand-washing to decrease exposure to both seasonal and environmental threats adds another layer of dryness to the mix!
Here are a few tried-and-true tips and oils to support chapped hands, cheeks, or lips.
Read MoreHomeschooling through winter blues and blahs ...
This time of year, we’re all feeling the are-we-there-yet winter blues. Even though it’s finally March, months of cold weather and its accompanying cabin fever have wreaked havoc on emotions, motivation, and enthusiasm. Nowhere is this more evident than in our home classroom (for both mom and students)!
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