PERSPECTIVE Lifestyle
TIGHTEN YOUR CIRCLE
Sure, friends are uh-maz-ing...
but are all 776 people on your
Facebook true bosom pals?
Relationships are meaningful
when they are ... duh... real.
CHALLENGE: Cut some peeps
from your Social Media Team.
GET BACK TO BASICS
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SKIPPED ROCKS OR
SKIPPED ROPE; PLAYED CARDS OR PLAYED HOOKIE;
GAZED AT THE STARS OR DEEP INTO YOUR PARTNER'S
EYES? TINY MOMENTS ARE THE STUFF THAT LIFE IS MADE OF!
CHALLENGE: DO SOMETHING THAT BROUGHT YOU JOY IN A
'PAST LIFE' BEFORE YOU GOT SO DARN BUSY ALL THE TIME.
MORE ON MINIMALISM
BECOME A LOCAVORE
LESS IS MORE... IN ACTION
You don't have to go far to enjoy
fantastic farm fresh produce,
amazing artisanal food, beer
and wine and gorgeous handmade goods. Check these out:
LESS TECH = MORE CREATIVITY When we log less screen time, we
tend to be more creative, less fatigued, and have less risk of vision damage.
LESS SCHEDULING = MORE BREATHING ROOM When we schedule less appointments, we can give more focused attention to those we
keep, as well as breathing easier in the margin.
LESS STUFF = MORE SUCCESS When we put less in our schedule,
budget, closet, life...we tend to have better results
LESS CLUTTER = MORE QUALITY When we have less clutter in our
homes and workplaces, we have more peace of mind and better quality work
LESS SPENDING = MORE OPTIONS When we buy less, we have
more to save, give and invest.
THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT strives to preserve traditional
and regional cuisine and encourages farming of plants, seeds
and livestock characteristic of the local ecosystem. Sustainable
foods and promotion of local small businesses pair neatly with
this credo. CHALLENGE: Play Farm-to-table Chef once weekly
and get the fam-jam fully engaged in food preparation.
JENNIFER SCHMALTZ
INTERESTED IN SEEING WHAT’S OUT THERE IN THE UNIVERSE TO
IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH, AND JUST PLAIN FEELING GOOD, JEN IS
ALWAYS SCOUTING ABOUT FOR TRENDS AND COOL NEW INTEL. LIVING
BETTER WITH LESS HAS LONG BEEN A PERSONAL GOAL, IT JUST SO
HAPPENS THAT NOW ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE DOING IT TOO.
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A FRESH CROP OF CRAFTERS
Located in downtown St. Catharines,
the Craft Arts Market supports
artistic entrepreneurs by providing
the opportunity for artisans to sell
and promote their work, and expand
their knowledge and skills.
craftartsmarket.ca
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Market
has become a gathering place for
locals and visitors alike, and the
Wednesday evening Supper Market
is a weekly event not to be missed.
All produce sold is 100% Niagara
grown. marketatthevillage.ca
FARMERS FEED CITIES
Once launched (official date pending)
The Garden City Food Co-op will
be a grocery store located in downtown St. Catharines filled with fresh,
locally produced and fairly priced
foods directly from local farms. Find
out how you can help fuel its future
success. gardencityfoodcoop.ca