Importance of Community Service: ‘Giveback Day’ at OluKai Ho’olaule’a

May 14, 2015May 13, 2015elizabethadan 1 Comment

Have you ever participated in a big event that included a component of community service? Recently, a cool paddling competition in Hawaii caught my eye, but it wasn’t the winners of the race that I was struck by. What interested me the most was Giveback Day, a day after the race was over where workers and competitors came together in a sanctioned day of community service. In an effort to preserve the environmental beauty of Hawaii as well as respect the ancient cultural tradition, I think Giveback Day was pretty cool! Continue reading →

My 300 Ft. Friends

April 30, 2015April 19, 2015elizabethadan 4 Comments

I made some enormous friends recently on a camping trip. These strong and tall ponderosa pines towered above us and reached for the sky. The sun was patchy and hidden for most of the day, but the trees touched it above the canopy all day. Continue reading →

Aquaberry Bliss is Following A Tree!

April 21, 2015June 9, 2015elizabethadan 1 Comment

*Update: We’re following a Quaking Aspen tree!

We’re happy to announce that Aquaberry Bliss will now be following a tree! Have you heard of this movement? Following a tree is about experiencing nature at its finest in a small scale and taking time out of your day to enjoy it. Continue reading →

Plant it Forward: The Power of Greensharing

April 8, 2015March 29, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

Plants are everywhere, but sometimes growing them and keeping them alive and thriving indoors can be tough. Some people have a special-seeming Green Thumb and keep producing plants until their houses are filled and their properties resemble lush gardens. Continue reading →

Inspiration from Strong Seedlings

March 21, 2015March 18, 2015elizabethadan Leave a comment

These beautiful little seedlings are a mixture of Arugula, Kale and Lettuce. They survived being left outdoors at night too early in the springtime and a pretty harsh thinning of their siblings, yet they are flourishing in the rays of the sun.

It’s a beautiful sunny day and they are drinking in the light. Continue reading →

Liebster Award Nomination!

March 18, 2015March 18, 2015elizabethadan 7 Comments

Many thanks to Brianna at freckle me silly for nominating me for the Liebster Award! It feels great to be recognized and know that people are enjoying my blog. Thank you so much! Continue reading →

Psithurism: The Wind in the Trees

March 9, 2015March 15, 2015elizabethadan 3 Comments

One of the best new words I’ve come across is Psithurism:

Psithurism: (n.) the sound of the wind through trees.

Even the sound of the word pronounced perfectly describes the way wind moves through the trees in a quick and fluid sound. Continue reading →

If Everyone Grew A Tiny Forest…

March 8, 2015March 15, 2015elizabethadan 1 Comment

I recently watched an incredible TedTalk that was inspiring and motivating. The talk was called How to Grow a Tiny Forest Anywhere and it gave me hope that the future of our environment and the diversity of our native forests can be restored.

Through his work, entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma showed his audience how he can grow a tiny forest in a barren patch of land equal to the size of 6 car parking spaces. Continue reading →

DIY Olive Oil Candles

February 10, 2015February 9, 2015elizabethadan 5 Comments

Make some of your own candles for Valentine’s Day using this easy recipe for olive oil candles. They’re quick and easy. You’ll be happy to put the effort into making them yourself and will have plenty of time to let the romance sparkle. Continue reading →

Winter Snowflake Decorations

January 4, 2015January 9, 2015elizabethadan 2 Comments

Now that the Holidays are over, what decorations will you put up? How about Winter Snowflakes? We’ve all made paper snowflakes in class during elementary school, or with your children and they can be a fun way to add fun to a cold winter lull in between the Holidays and Valentine’s day. Snowflakes make tasteful and beautiful winter decorations, are simple to make and like a real snowflake, no two are the same! Here is a simple way to make winter snowflake decorations just in time for the snow to start falling.