Before Hair Serums, There Was Rosemary: Recipes for Natural Hair Care
Long before specialty shampoos, expensive serums and endless hair products in big colourful plastic bottles, people turned to herbs growing in their gardens for everyday beauty care. One of the most
Growing, Drying, and Storing Your Own Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide
One of the easiest ways to become more self-sufficient is to grow and dry your own herbs. Many common culinary and medicinal herbs are incredibly easy to grow, require very little
Blueberry Season Is Here: My Favourite Low-Sugar Spiced Blueberry Jam
Every summer I look forward to blueberry season. As soon as the berries are ready, I start thinking about filling a few jars for the pantry. Homemade blueberry jam is one
From Garden to Jar: Homemade Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
There are some vegetables that disappear almost as quickly as I can grow them, and cauliflower is one of them. It always feels like a small victory when that first beautiful
Weightlifting: A Foundation of Preventative Healthcare and Self-Reliance
For most of my life, strength training wasn't part of my routine. I loved hiking, swimming, yoga, gardening, and being outdoors, but lifting weights never really appealed to me. That changed
Natural Homemade Sunscreen Recipe
This handmade, chemical-free sunscreen is a recipe I learnt while working in luxury spas in Bali. It uses simple ingredients and is easy to make, and I love the soft natural
Cast Iron Camping Meals: Bringing Scratch Cooking to the Campfire
Somewhere along the way, camping food became synonymous with processed snacks, instant meals, sugary cereals, and packaged convenience foods. But cooking from scratch doesn't need to stop when you leave home.
Low-Cost Canning Tips: How to Source Your Canning Fruits and Vegetables
Sourcing the fruits and vegetables for canning can be pricey if you’re not strategic. Here are some low-cost canning tips to help you gather your produce without breaking the bank. You
Prepare in Advance: Canning for Christmas Gifts
With the canning season in full swing, now is the perfect time to start preparing for Christmas gifts. Canned goods make thoughtful, personalized presents that friends and family will love. One
Roses and Reflections at the Penticton Rose Garden
Each morning for the past week, I took a stroll through the Penticton rose garden, a calming ritual that started my day. The air was warm, and the scent of blooming
Blissful Energy Flow: Organize with Feng Shae!
Happy new month and a big shout-out to Life Highlight No7 - My absolute favourite since it's my favourite number! And we're diving straight into one of my top obsessions:
