Journal

Celebrating The Work Of Black Environmentalists

This Black History Month, we’re paying tribute to the amazing Black environmental activists in the U.S., both of the past and the present. The list of those who have contributed to environmental st...

8 Ideas for Celebrating Your Friendship

If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us (me, it’s taught me), it’s how important friendships are. Good friendships. The kind that maybe don’t come around all that often, and that are wort...

8 Yummy Alcohol-Free Cocktails and Elixirs

What’s life without a fruity cocktail every once in a while? Though we’re huge fans of our mimosas and margaritas, it’s no secret that drinking alcohol a little too frequently can start to weigh u...

How To Cleanse Your Space Without White Sage

Spiritual wellness has been on the top of most everybody’s mind lately, and for good reason: living through a global pandemic and global crises, clearing negative energy from a space is beneficia...

7 Ways to Unwind Without a Screen

Between working from home, doomscrolling on Twitter, and binge-watching Netflix until we fall asleep, it seems our eyes are constantly glued to a screen throughout the day. (Guilty as charged!). Ho...

How Stephanie Tait Became an Herbalist (and the Herb She Recommends for Cramping)

If you get Slow North newsletters, chances are you know Stephanie Tait. She’s the newsletter queen here, but she’s also a knowledgeable herbalist and wise soul. Listen in on my conversation with S...

One Truth About Motherhood I Wish I'd Known Sooner

I’m the mother of four now! But not too long ago, I had three little ones in diapers, and I thought I had to be superwoman for them. I was exhausted. Early mornings. Up all night with babies who d...

Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts for Each Enneagram Type

Valentine’s Day can be Hallmark-romantic, but of course it doesn’t have to be. In fact, I’ve grown to love leaning into celebrating all the people I love, romantically or otherwise! This year, the...

Earthing: The Hippie Thing I Do That Makes Me Feel Great

I first heard about earthing (sometimes called grounding, and not the same thing as spiritual grounding) years ago, and I will admit that I 100% thought that this idea was trash. Earth’s electrons?...

5 Local Bulk Bars and Refill Stations

It’s no secret that the U.S. has a big plastic problem and that retail and grocery stores are a significant part of it. That’s why bulk shopping, also known as zero-waste shopping, has become so p...

How to Write a Thank You Note + Templates!

Recently, I read about a woman named Gina Hamadey, who sent 365 thank you cards in a year, one for every day of the year. That's right - three hundred and sixty five!  As she worked her way throug...

Seed Cycling: What it Is, and How it Can Make Your Period Better

Seed cycling is a really simple, totally natural way to help with cycle-related problems for menstruating people and people going through menopause. Most resources will tell you that the science i...

3 Reasons Why I Love Giving Through Kiva

I remember hearing about microlending for the first time when I was a freshman in business school. Could a few hundred dollars, lent to somebody who wouldn’t have access to capital any other way, c...

A Guide to Winter Solstice: Reflections & Rituals for Embracing Renewal

There are some beautiful winter solstice festivals and celebrations held all over the Northern Hemisphere. For many of us it is a time to celebrate our bonds and community, light candles to look to...

The Intentional Gift-Giving Guide

The holidays are in full swing — aka, it’s time to bust out the tape and wrapping paper. For some, gift-giving can be an exciting and joyous occasion, but for others, it can be terrible and anxiet...

Stay Cozy This Holiday Season with These Eco-Friendly Blankets

Winter is coming (can we still make GoT references, or has that ship sailed?), which means one thing: it’s time to cozy up at home to stay warm. This season especially, it’s imperative to remain sn...

Have a Warm, Glowing Holiday Season Without Spending a Lot

Times are tough, but if there was ever a year I needed more magic and joy, it’s this one. I know I’m not alone, so today I’m rounding up ideas for sharing holiday joy without spending a lot (thoug...

Slow North Gift Guide: Social Distancing Edition

The holiday season is crazy enough as it is, but throwing a year like 2020 on top of it can make it overwhelming. This is exactly the time we’d usually be at gatherings, cuddling up close to each ...

Stay Well This Winter with These Natural Immune Boosters

Staying healthy in the midst of cold and flu season (and a viral pandemic) can be tricky, but there are some things within our control we can choose to focus on. The best way to stay healthy, in o...

3 Unique Non-Profits Changing the World

One of the biggest misconceptions about supporting non-profits and causes we care about is this: I can’t give enough to make a difference! The truth is, your involvement does matter. Small amounts...