Forest bathing does what Western medicine can’t: it heals the soul. Could this immersive experience be the answer to modern-day burnout? Explore the health benefits of forest bathing and the science behind the exercise to decide for yourself. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, offers an antidote to our indoor lifestyles. The practice began in Japan in …
DIY Biodegradable Bar Soap For Camping
When it comes to using toiletries and beauty products while camping, the simpler, the better. This biodegradable soap for camping is perfect for DIYers who want to embrace simple beauty and its return to nature. I’ve been making my own plant-based and vegan soaps for many years. Over on Garden Therapy, I share many fancy …
Lemon and Pine Biodegradable Dish Soap Recipe for Camping
Nobody wants to do dishes while camping, but it’s got to be done! While we’re enjoying the great outdoors, we want to treat it with as much respect as possible. This means making sure we’re leaving as small of a footprint as we can. Biodegradable dish soap is a good place to start! Over on …
Beneficial Herbs for Camping (Plus 8 Herbal Camping Recipes!)
When surrounded by all of nature’s glory, it feels good to return to natural methods to help relieve pain, keep cool, and even keep the bugs at bay. These herbs for camping and their uses will make your camping trip that much better! While we often think of camping as a relaxing time, sometimes you …
Off-Grid Camping and the Joy of Disconnection
Say goodbye to hookups and amenities, busy campsites, and head out into the backcountry! Off-grid camping is truly a different form of camping that allows you to be fully surrounded by nature and nothing else. True camping means no cell phone service, right? For some, the appeal is the low cost compared to other campsites. …
How to Use Solar Power for Camping
I try to approach all of my camping trips with an eco-conscious mindset. It is a time for us to connect with the outdoors and I want to ensure I show my appreciation to mother nature when I am there. There are so many ways we can make a camping trip greener. Your “footprint” isn’t …
Zero Waste Camping
When we go and visit nature’s home, we have to remember to be a good houseguest. It breaks my heart whenever I find trash or remnants from previous campers when I pull up into the site. We must remember to not only appreciate the outdoors when we camp, but to respect it as well. That …
