Feature Image Credit: Plantlife Every spring, something begins to happen almost overnight. The trees soften into green again. The evenings stretch a little longer. Tiny flowers begin appearing in cracks in pavements and along the edges of pathways that felt empty only a few weeks before. And suddenly, after months of winter stillness, the world […]
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Feature Photo by Rafael Padeirot If you’ve been around me for a bit, then you’ll know that once spring and summer kick in, I always get myself out there to do some foraging. And there’s something about April that makes it feel like the right time to start. After the stillness of winter, the landscape
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There are moments, often small and easy to overlook, where something doesn’t quite sit right. It might be standing in a shop, holding something I don’t really need, knowing there’s more to its story than I can see. Or reading the label on a product and realising how little it actually tells me. Or even
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As March comes to an end each year and the evenings gradually lengthen, I often reflect on a quiet hour that carries a profound message. Earth Hour may not be as dramatic as typical environmental headlines; it lacks grand speeches, complicated instructions, or special equipment. Instead, it extends a simple invitation: turn off your lights
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Feature Photo by: Maria Orlova There’s a significant amount of pressure surrounding our discussions about food today. We hear messages like: Eat better. Eat cleaner. Eat greener. Eat perfectly. Somewhere along the way, sustainable eating became entangled with rules, labels, and an overwhelming feeling that if you’re not doing everything right, you’re doing nothing at
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As the year begins to slow and the evenings draw in, I find myself craving quieter moments. The kind where the world feels just a little softer. A cup of something warm in my hands, the lights dimmed, the noise turned down. This is always the time of year when reflection comes naturally to me;
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Feature photo credits: Photo by Arina Krasnikova The holiday season has arrived, a wonderful time for gathering with loved ones, reflecting on the past year, and embracing the spirit of giving. It’s a magical period that highlights the significance of connection and gratitude. This year, however, let’s explore a fresh perspective, one that honours not
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Feature Photo Credit: International Mens Day Hi, I’m Suzi, and today I want to talk about the men we love. Fathers, partners, brothers, friends, colleagues — the quiet ones who carry too much and the funny ones who keep the room light. For me, this isn’t theoretical. My dad was one of those men. Towards
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Today, I wanted to share an article from The Seaspiracy Observer, written by Helena Constela on October 13th, titled “Inside the Corporate Rush That Could Destroy the Coral Triangle.” This piece truly resonated with me — it captures both the breathtaking beauty and the looming tragedy of places like Raja Ampat, a cluster of emerald
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Feature Photo by Monstera Production Every October, as the evenings get darker and the air grows crisper, I find myself reflecting more on food. Not just what’s on my plate, but what it represents. Meals have always been more than just nutrition for me (and I hope for you too): They’re a memory, a connection,
