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Life
On the Edge of the Deep
I’m in a shallow-bellied boat racing up a green river. Lush trees lean in from both banks. Eagles perch like guards on the gnarled, sculptural roots of uprooted trees, watching the boat whip by. The r
Life
Begin Again
What can one of the world’s first ecolodges teach us about sustainability and growth? The alive team headed into the heart of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest to stay at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort to find
Life
Gena Hamshaw is the thoughtful bestie we all wish we had
With a new cookbook out (more on that here) and a blog that keeps us coming back for more (The Full Helping), Gena Hamshaw has cemented her place in the plant-based foodie-verse. She’s the thinking
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10-minute hacks to keep you balanced over the holidays
Who has the time to work out or the willpower to resist extra calories over the holidays? With surprising tools like ice cube trays and your favourite song—and in just 10 minutes—you can stay balanced
Life
A Good Read
Why read a book when you could marathon The Mindy Project and conduct a “how savouring eight squares of dark chocolate reduces stress” case study? Research credits reading with a lot: everything from
Family
Write A Love Letter—It’s Good For You
… I love you most … you phoned me tonight—I walked on those telephone wires for two hours after holding your love like a parasol to balance me.
-Zelda Fitzgerald, in a letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Life
Love Cute Wildlife? You Can Show It
Just in time for World Wildlife Day on March 3, here are quick, small changes you can make around the house and yard to help wildlife near and far. How can we show our appreciation for animals—beyond
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A Green, Safe, Stress-Free Move
Moving house: we’ve all done it, and we’ve all felt our stress levels, environmental footprint, and even physical problems balloon. Here’s how to minimize the angst, waste, and hazards of moving so yo
