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<p>Leah Payne is a writer, author, and editor based in Vancouver, BC. She is the author of <a href="https://www.orcabook.com/Get-Outside-P7924">Get Outside!</a> and <a href="https://www.orcabook.com/Less-Is-More">Less is More</a>. (Headshot credit: Notting Hill Photography). </p>
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Have you ever watched a two&#x2d;year&#x2d;old bop along joyously to a favourite song? Young children intrinsically know that moving our bodies is fun! And then, somewhere along the way, we lose that. This New Year, let’s resolve to rediscover the joy of movement in our own lives. Let’s think outside the box and focus on fun. Here’s how.

get moving

Fitness

You already recycle. And you bring your own bags to the store, don’t you? Now it’s time to step up your sustainability game. Here’s how one Canadian family did just that, and how you can too!

Recycling

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

It’s time to embrace the beckoning sunshine by bringing your indoor activities outside!

Whatever your favourite summer activity is, there’s a way to make it more eco&#x2d;friendly—while still having a blast.

Summer

Here’s how to go eco&#x2d;friendly and low waste in the kitchen.

sustainability

Marginalized communities are disproportionately exposed to polluting industries, such as dumps, landfills, pipelines, and factories. Let’s dedicate ourselves to a more inclusive form of environmentalism: intersectional environmentalism, the best way to move forward for everyone.

Community

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

Going “carbon negative” may sound like a lofty goal, but we draw inspiration from the many individuals, companies, and organizations tackling this admirable feat. Grab your passport: let’s take a global tour of carbon negativity together!

Carbon Footprint

To create a beautiful and sustainable holiday tablescape, try these easy DIYs using items you likely already have, plus some simple repurposed materials.

holiday decor

One lesson we have collectively learned from the COVID&#x2d;19 pandemic is the importance of strong support systems in getting us through tough times. The term doesn’t just refer to our friends and family, though; these support systems also refer to our communities. Here’s how to build a strong community—and involve the kids, too!

Holidays

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

Many people grow up without life skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. If we know how to repair a hole in a sweater, we won’t toss it in the landfill. If we know how to preserve some bruised fruit, we won’t trash it. Relearn forgotten life skills; everyone will benefit.

For people struggling with the heartbreaking challenge of infertility, IVF can offer hope for a healthy pregnancy and baby. However, undergoing IVF is also a stressful and demanding time: physically, mentally, and emotionally. During this time, many people look to holistic health practices as a complement to IVF.

Fertility

Our indoor environments mean that we can accidentally forget about what’s happening in nature. The less we interact with the natural world, the more disconnected we can feel. Seasonal living offers a way to rekindle our relationships with nature. In the process, we can uncover the joy and beauty in the natural world hidden in plain sight all around us.

Leah Payne

116 POSTS AUTHORED BY LEAH PAYNE

(Re)Discover the Joy of Movement

Eco Living 2.0

Bring Your Indoors Outdoors and Reap All the Benefits of Nature

Your Guide to an Eco-Friendly Summer

How to be Eco-Friendly in the Kitchen

Why—and How—to Be an Intersectional Environmentalist

Grab Your Passport: Let’s Take a Global Tour of Carbon Negativity!

Eco-Friendly DIYs for a Festive Holiday Tablescape

Grow Kids Who Grow Communities

Skill Building for Sustainability and Resilience

Balancing Out

How to Reconnect with Nature Through Seasonal Living