About this series: A symptom of being a student of both critical development theory AND yoga is that I’ve become painfully aware of the importance of making conscious choices at the checkout, since we are ‘voting’ with our dollars, after all! Total abandonment of consumerism simply isn’t practical, so this monthly blog series highlights a few things – maybe ethical purchases or healthy noshes – that I’ve discovered each month, and why I love them!
Wow, what a Fall! With so few sunny, autumn days, and a far too many rainy, overcast ones, many of us started hibernating early this year. Here are a few things that kept me chipper through a dreary season.
Ginger Gummy Bears
Yes, you read that right. The little bears pack a spicy punch! What a tasty way to help boost your immune system through flu season. These Aussie bears by Buderim Ginger are only recently available in Canada – get some now at a Shoppers Drug Mart near you, you won’t regret it!
Sustainable Toothbrushes
After you eat an entire bag of those ginger gummy bears, you’ll need to brush your teeth. Why not use a brush that’s made from recycled yogurt cups?! These are still hard to find in Canada, but you can buy them online from the Preserve website or other retailers. They come in fun colours and various bristle types – I went with the ultra soft in aqua blue. When its time to replace your brush, you can send your old one to them to keep the recycling cycle going!
Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation Clothes
I’ve always loved the tentree business model but just haven’t fallen in love with their styles. Then came their constellation line. This purchase was a big of a spontaneous splurge, but I don’t regret it! Made with recycled polyester from plastic water bottles, pesticide-free organic cotton that uses less water, and water-based phosphorescent inks, the constellation line is every hipster’s dream! Don’t forget to select where your 10 trees get planted, cuz why not!
Themed Playlists
This might seem obvious, but part of the fun of teaching is crafting the perfect playlist! My personal fave recently has been a fallin’ for R&B mix, featuring Aaliyah, some old school Usher, some new Leon Bridges, and other tunes that’ll get your head bobbin’ while you’re forward foldin’. Craft your own or use any number of streaming services that have great curated lists for everything – from music without lyrics for working/studying, to Sunday morning top 40s songs to sing in the shower to.
What have you fallen in love with this month? Share your thoughts with me on the LMents Yoga Facebook page!
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