Happy Thanksgiving! #grateful #Thanksgiving #qualitytime #givingthanks #FamilyTime
#solareclipse #quotesoftheday
A link to this book is available at bethmanteuffel.com/resources #affirmationsdaily #positiveaffirmationsdaily #mindsetmattersmost
#freshair and #sunshine with my two #rescuedogs, going on ages 12 & 14 in a couple months! 🐾🐾💕 It’s a great day for us all to #getoutside and #getmoving 🌞
#GratefulForYou #community
#gardendesign #nativeplants #pollinators #pollinatorgarden
Certified Wildlife Habitats #backyardoasis #mygarden #nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #wildlifehabitat
#morningcoffee #batsarecool #naturelover
Wishing you a happy and healthy 4th of July!
#getoutside #freshair #dailywalk
My ecological garden is full of life! Filmed last July #mygarden #diy #ecogarden #SustainableGardening #ecologicalrestoration #natureisbeautiful
Little moments + positive vibes. The sweet sounds of a tiny wren, with native Golden Alexanders swaying in the wind. #nativeplants #nativegarden #naturesbeauty #birdlover #positivevibes
#community #publiclibrary #seedlibrary #growingtogether
The evening soundtrack of the native perennial garden 😌 #nativeplants #habitat #backyard #garden #ecosystem
It's time for a healthy snack! What are some of your favorites? #snacktime #healthyhabits #eatfresh #feelfresh #organicfood
#pollinatorgarden #nativeplants #certifiedwildlifehabitat #NWF #nativeperennials #grownative
Taking a moment to reflect from Owls Head Lighthouse on the beautiful coast of Maine
#reflect #goodmorningvibes #lighthouse #coastalmaine #viewpoint #positivequotes #goodvibesalways
Today’s spotlight is on a TEDx talk by Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home. Living an earth-conscious life her family generates a quart-sized jar of waste per year. She shares that “recycling is not the solution to our waste problems.” Instead, she promotes applying the 5Rs in our daily lives: Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot. #sustainableliving #earthconscious #begreen #healthyhabits #planetearth #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #goals
Thank you Abass I Kargbo for nominating me for the 10-day “Life is Good” photo challenge! It sparked a lot of joy to look back at these memories! If you’re reading this caption and you would like to participate, consider yourself nominated and comment "life is good" below. For ten days post a photo that brings you joy, no words or explanations, and nominate someone each day. All you need to remember is that it’s all about joy! #lifeisgood #photochallenge #sparkjoy #gratitude
While visiting my parents this week, my Dad was making breakfast and had both egg types to show me the difference in the yolks. Store-bought eggs can take weeks to journey to our plates, and as Sugar Hill Farmstead notes: “When compared to store-bought eggs, local farm eggs are richer in color, yolk density, freshness, and shell thickness. Not only are you getting healthier eggs when you buy farm eggs, but there’s also the transparency in knowing where your food comes from.” They also share in their blog post that, “Pasture-raised eggs are some of the best sources of vitamin D you can find! Store-bought eggs are usually laid by hens confined to cages or in large confined barns (that’s called cage-free) never seeing the sun, which means no Vitamin D in store-bought eggs.” Source: https://www.sugarhillfarmstead.com/blog/farm-eggs-vs-store-bought-eggs
#farmfresheggs #farmfresh #vitamind #freerange #nutrients
Book Recommendation: The Living Landscape, by Rick Darke & Doug Tallamy. What a great read! This book shifted my view and deepened my knowledge about landscapes and ecosystems. It is so informative, filled with beautiful photographs for inspiration, and native plant lists with ecological functions noted. I highly recommend this one! #nativeplants #ecogarden
Have you ever thought about growing some of your food but you are not sure where to start? Start small! At a time of year when not much is growing out in our little patch of the world we can grow on a small scale indoors with sprouts or microgreens. Shout out to my parents for gifting us a kit and seeds! This will be our next experiment. 😁
So what is the difference between sprouts and microgreens? According to Microgreens Corner, “Sprouts are seeds that have just begun to grow and still have their cotyledons (or “seed leaves”) while microgreens are harvested just after their first true leaves have formed.” Noted on DrAxe.com, “In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, microgreens contained between four to 40 times more nutrients by weight than their fully grown counterparts. This means that including just a few servings of microgreens into your diet alongside plenty of other fruits and vegetables can ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need to maintain optimal health.”
With home grown food you can maintain quality control and collect your harvest while at its freshest. Have you experimented with growing sprouts or microgreens? If you have tips please share in the comments below 🌱🌞
#nutrition #sustainability #homegrownfood
For rapid anxiety relief I learned of this highly effective technique from Dr. Andrew Huberman. It takes only one to three reps and can be used in the moment of experiencing a heightened state of anxiety. Take a deep breath in, followed by a second rapid inhale, then an extended exhale. Referred to as a physiological sigh, this technique maximizes the offloading of carbon dioxide. It has a calming effect in relation to heart rate variability. Just one to three repetitions of this method has been shown to be highly effective. This allows us to reduce stress in the moment, as it is occurring, without having to pause life or step away from the task at hand. For a demonstration watch "Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh" interview with Tim Ferris, https://youtu.be/kSZKIupBUuc. Since learning of this technique my stress level has greatly reduced overall. I hope this method brings you relief from anxiety with an experience of more calmness throughout your day.
#inthemoment #calm #peacewithin #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #anxietysupport #anxietyhelp #stressmanagement #stress #anxiety #mentalhealth #feelgood #stressfree
Are you controlling indoor humidity? Aim for 30-60%. This will help alleviate dry eyes, skin, lips, nose and throat. Proper humidity levels help protect against dehydration, respiratory ailments, and infections. Stay below 60% humidity to prevent mold growth. Maintaining indoor humidity to this range makes a space more comfortable. #BeWellLiveWell #healthyhome #cozyvibes #humidifier #comfortableliving
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2023!
Looking at the year ahead what areas of your life do you want to give more attention?
#positiveoutlook #positivemindset #positivevibes
#happynewyear #happynewyear2023
