As we move into September, it always feels like the start of a new year to me. Even more so than January somehow. The transition from the free flow of summer to the more structured routines of fall feels so distinct and notable. For those of us on a fertility journey, this time of year [...]
While the holidays can be a joyful and festive season, for many of us it is a challenging and painful time of year. If you are entering the season with a tender heart, here are a few suggestions for coping with kindness and care: Keep it simple If you are feeling overwhelmed, put down the [...]
I just read the words copied below as a "gratitude post" on a community social media page and feel *SO* strongly that we all need more of this perspective, view, and orientation. There are examples of this kind of generosity, presence and "extras" everywhere. Daily. The research is clear that noticing, naming, savouring and sharing [...]
Does September feel like the new January to you? As nature begins its transition to autumn colours and shorter, cooler days, there is a natural change to the rhythm of our days as well. The return to routine always feels notable to me this time of year and as much as there might be moments [...]
Stephanie was invited to write this guest post for the Olive Fertility Centre: As the holiday season winds down, one more holiday tradition remains: pondering those pesky New Year’s resolutions. It's interesting that this tradition continues when research says only 8% of people actually achieve them! One of the problems with resolutions is that they [...]
Stephanie was invited by Olive Fertility Centre to write this guest post for Thanksgiving... In a recent article by Dr. Richard J. Davidson, a neuroscientist and director of the Center for Healthy Minds, he notes that the psychological impact of “the pandemic has affirmed that it’s more important than ever to care for our own [...]
Stephanie was invited to write the following guest post for the Olive Fertility Centre: As the holiday season winds down and we prepare to begin a new year, one more holiday tradition still remains: pondering those pesky New Year's resolutions. It's interesting (and perhaps unfortunate!) that this tradition continues when research indicates only 8% of [...]
There are so many ways to enjoy pumpkins this time of year and these cupcakes are a favourite in our house! They are grain-free, nut-free and sweetened with dates so fit most people's dietary needs and best of all, they are delicious! I discovered this recipe a few years ago in a cookbook called Nourishing [...]
The bounty from our garden today was squash! My neighbour gave me a tiny wee seedling back in the spring and as anyone who has grown squash before knows, we now have LOTS of squash! I've never cooked or tasted crookneck squash before and I was delighted to discover after doing a google search that [...]
I made this recipe today for the first time and it was SO delicious. Partly because the strawberries are the last of the harvest from our garden (I love eating the food we grow so much!) and also because I adore rose water. Any time I can infuse something with the smell or taste of [...]
