Wellbeing

Wellbeing is super important. If our general sense of wellbeing is positive, life is good. In this category we talk self-care, personal growth, health, wellness and more. If life feels overwhelming, underwhelming or just not quite as lovely as you’d like it to be, make yourself a cup of tea and hang out here for a bit.

7 Reasons Why Made From Scratch Beats Store Bought (Most of the Time)

7 Reasons Why Made From Scratch Beats Store Bought (Most of the Time)

The old made from scratch versus store bought debate has been front of mind since moving out of the city. Living on a farm with no easy access to the things we typically buy (milk, yoghurt, bread, etc.) means we either have to make those things ourselves or do without them. I’m the kitchen elf…

4 Best Minimalist Shoes for Walking, Running, and Hiking in 2023
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4 Best Minimalist Shoes for Walking, Running, and Hiking in 2023

So you’re on the hunt for the best minimalist shoes money can buy. Or, that you can afford. We first discovered barefoot shoes in 2012 and with them a world of freedom for movement. Sporty didn’t realize it at the time, but it would turn out to be the year she hung up her too-cool-for-school…

Living Your Best Life: 10 Tips to Implement Right Now (No Cash Outlay Required)

Living Your Best Life: 10 Tips to Implement Right Now (No Cash Outlay Required)

Welcome to the journey of living your best life! It’s time to shake off the mindset that our happiness is dependent on external factors. Let’s focus on what we can control: our actions. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “I’ll be happy when X happens.” But relying on outside circumstances to dictate…

National Give Something Away Day: 11 Ways to Declutter (& Give Back)

National Give Something Away Day: 11 Ways to Declutter (& Give Back)

Tomorrow is National Give Something Away Day. That’s a mouthful, which is why a lot of folks opt for the abbreviation: Give Away Day. I prefer to think of it as the perfect opportunity to declutter and make a difference at the same time. Spoken like a true minimalist. We’re all about win/wins here at…

5 Ted Talks That Will Change Your Perspective on Getting Older

5 Ted Talks That Will Change Your Perspective on Getting Older

For a lot of people, myself included, getting older is something that happens to other people. But, as someone who recently turned fifty-two, I’m beginning to realize that it may just happen to me too. I’m not upset by the idea, but it has given me pause for thought. I’m more concerned about my health…