The Busy Energy of Fall & Back to School
Ah, autumn. The evenings get shorter but filled
with more activities and busy energy. Some people are tired of pumpkin spice,
but true fall lovers are anticipating the sweaters and boots, layers and...
The September back-to-school period invokes a unique blend
of feelings for both parents and children: excitement, anticipation, and butterflies,
with novelty, planning, and growth all in the mix. More time indoors, crowded
rooms of kids, and cool...
It’s back-to-school season—that time summer-loving children dread and worn-out parents look forward to. (Are we right?) You’ve probably already shopped for pencils, composition books, backpacks, lunch boxes, and new sneakers, but how about back-t...
The western states and provinces of North America have seen
a large increase in forest fires over the past several years. The Pacific Northwest,
California coast, and BC Interior have seen a five-fold increase in forest
fires, lasting five times ...
A lot of folks look forward to vacation for months ahead of time, brightening the dark winter days with thoughts of summer fun ahead. Getting away from it all allows you to temporarily forget your never-ending to-do list, form lasting memories wi...
The weather is warm, the earth is green again (finally!), and you can’t wait to get out into it. We know what you’re thinking: A hike will be perfect!
You’ll be in the great outdoors, enjoying the company of friends and family or some blessed ...
I love the summer… but I have to admit, I don’t always
love getting into my bathing suit. Even though I’ve found a swimsuit that I
feel great in (it only took trying on 100+), it’s still a bit stressful to walk
around the beach feeling a tad… exp...
Let’s face it: moms usually put themselves last. They think
about their needs after they’ve met their kids’, partners’, and co-workers’
needs. We get it. Some of us at Flora are moms, too, and we’ve done the same
thing. But we’d like to introduce...
If you’re like a lot of parents, the thought of spring break
coming up fills you with a sort of dread. It’s not that you don’t love your
kids—of course, you do!—but you also
don’t want to be bombarded with “I’m bored!
What should I do?” the entir...
We’ve made it
through the darker and colder winter months and it’s finally spring! The longer,
warmer days are upon us and even our bodies are excited!
It’s very common to
reach for a cleanse in January, especially after all of that indulgent ...
Nutrition is a field that requires constant learning.
As a Holistic Nutritionist, I engage in continuing education to maintain my certification as a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner and Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner. In t...
Hearts & Flowers Almond Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, sifted, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off1 cup almond flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off1/3 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground cardamom1/3 tsp...
