Category Archives: health

Lavender Love

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Dena

The past few months have converted me into an incredibly anxious individual. I deal with high anxiety on the regular because I was fortunate enough to be born this way (sarcasm) so when I speak of any kind of stressful … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, happiness, health, herbs, life, nature | Tagged anxiety, anxiety disorder, baking, calming, fun in the kitchen, lavender, nature, stress | 9 Comments

Pestilence!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Dena

There is a good reason why I am sitting here at home and not driving to the tropical wilds of South Florida to guzzle down Amish cream pies and party it up with my kinfolk, which was the plan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, flowers, gardening, health, kids, my family | Tagged being sick, childhood, gardening, motherhood, nature, organic gardening, parenting, pestilence, plague, plants, road trips, the kid, Tropical Storm Beryl | 2 Comments

At the Beach

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dena

A few years ago, I discovered how healing and calming the beach really is. At least, this is how it is for me. I know plenty of people who balk at the idea of lugging beach chairs and towels to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Florida, Florida wildlife, happiness, health, Jacksonville, nature, outdoors, the beach | Tagged Avett Brothers, beach therapy, Florida, Huguenot Beach, Jacksonville, life in Florida, ocean, outdoorsy stuff, photography, sand dollar, seagulls, the beach | 8 Comments

Earth Day Resolutions

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Dena

Have you ever noticed how Earth Day is a New Year’s Eve of sorts? You know, complete with the inspiration to do good things and make changes, to become a better person and steward for the planet. Preparations, big or … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, community, conservation, endangered species, farmers' markets, food, gardening, happiness, health, holidays, life, nature, outdoors, people | Tagged Earth Day, endangered wildlife, environment, food, gardening, holidays, nature, outdoors, outdoorsy stuff | Leave a comment

Locavoring

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dena

The Beaches Green Market is my favorite farmers’ market in the Jacksonville metro. Too bad it takes nearly thirty minutes for me to drive there. Because of that, I signed up for the weekly email and I get a heads … Continue reading →