Category Archives: Herbalism

The gift of time

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Yanic A.

As our new rhythm defines itself since we got the news, I’ve had to let go of a few things. One recommendation that was made by the specialists that have followed our Little Man for the last few months was … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Herbalism | Tagged gratitude, learning, letting go, life, slowing down, time | 29 Comments

A love of learning

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Yanic A.

When I dreamed of having kids, there were many things I was hoping to teach them and a few things that I hoped they would take from me naturally : My love of nature, my need to create, my sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, foraging, Gardening, Healing, Herbalism, Homesteading, Learning at home | Tagged children, connection, healing, Herbal studies, herbalism, home, learning, medicinal herbs | 27 Comments

The season I love

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Yanic A.

Summer you may think? But it goes beyond that. The season I love is the season of food and herb preservation. The moment I have frozen or canned my first food, my heart feels lighter. The moment my first oils … Continue reading →

Posted in canning, ehydrating, Family Life, Food, Food preservation, foraging, Gardening, Herbalism, Homesteading | Tagged connection, Food preservation, foraging, gardening, growing food, home, homesteading, life, mindfulness, slowing down, time | 22 Comments

A lighter tone, pretty shamrocks and a little something green

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Yanic A.

So I would be lying if I would say here that I took the break I talked of in my last post. I’m not good at sitting still when something is left hanging in mid-air. But this time, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Gardening, Healing, Herbalism, Life, Parenting, Seasons, Simplicity | Tagged books, children, connection, Family, gratitude, healing, healthy, home, learning, letting go, life, mindfulness, quiet, slowing down, spring, St-Patty's Day | 20 Comments

Accomplishment & Pride

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Yanic A.

Couldn’t help posting again… This is a very happy day!

Posted in Family Life, Herbalism, Homesteading, Learning at home | Tagged completion, Herbal studies, herbalism, homesteading, learning | 36 Comments

Another quiet week…

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Yanic A.

… and we are enjoying every moment. I didn’t take many pictures this week. I guess I was too busy, which is good right? There was a lot of baking and making, hearty meals for our hungry stomachs and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Food, Gratitude, Healing, Herbalism, Homesteading, Learning at home, Life, Reading | Tagged baking, book, Family, Friends, Friendship, gratitude, healing, healthy, herbs, home, homemade, learning, life, quiet, reading | 37 Comments

Little glimpses of fall

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Yanic A.

Although most of nature is lush and green still, everywhere I turn, I see little glimpses of fall. We’ve been feeling it in the mornings and evenings for a while now : The shift in light, the warmer clothes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gardening, Herbalism, Homesteading, Life, Nature | Tagged apples, fall, gardening, growing food, home, homesteading, learning, nature, reading, slowing down | 18 Comments