Thus ultimately, we’re exposing ourselves to more harmful UVA rays while thinking we’re staying protected. Additionally, most chemical sunscreens contain toxins that have been linked with skin irritation, allergies, and hormone dysregulation.
Raw milk, however you look at it, still maintains some controversy around it. Let's take a look at where all this began.
Can you believe how quickly we’re speeding through the year so far? It might be hard to believe, especially since our May weather wasn’t all that different from our January […]
Some of our best friends in the world have paws for feet, enjoy the occasional trash bin perusal, and are really really good at doing a big stretch! Of course, […]
April is Earth Month, and hanging out at Woodside Farms on Earth Dayis a (biode)GREAT(able) way to celebrate! Why is Earth Day important?
At Chickahominy Falls, not only do gardens grow but so does our knowledge! If you have ever volunteered at Woodside Farms you probably already know that plants contain within their cell walls a certain type of magic! But
the vernal equinox - marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. If you were to ignore all cultural significances attached to this date, it would still be important to pay attention to the fact that this date marks the beginning of Spring.
This is also the time of year when we find ourselves with just enough energy for spring cleaning. It's important to notice and intentionally direct this energy into activities and schedules that bring us and our loved one's purpose.
This time of year is almost always served with a heaping helping of stress, or pressure to stick to your new year goals. Either way, daily stress can impact just about anybody, its compounding effects sometimes seem hard to dodge. But, there are certainly a few things we can do every day to help send stress and anxiety packing!
Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is a therapeutic practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s and is now being utilized stateside for its wellness benefits. The idea is essentially to just be in nature, absorbing its light, sounds, colors, and smells.