Talk of Healthy Living

A young writer's thoughts about green living and current events
Are new grads doomed?
Read about generation lost as new grads struggle to find work.

Are new grads doomed?

Read about generation lost as new grads struggle to find work.

Social media changing Olympic experience
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram—viewers can now get even closer to their Olympic favourites. Some say this could spoil the games and I am not sure how I feel about the matter. It’s great to get a backstage pass and view a photo of an athlete training or prepping beforehand but it can get a little overwhelming.
Time shares their take here.
Thoughts? 

Social media changing Olympic experience

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram—viewers can now get even closer to their Olympic favourites. Some say this could spoil the games and I am not sure how I feel about the matter. It’s great to get a backstage pass and view a photo of an athlete training or prepping beforehand but it can get a little overwhelming.

Time shares their take here.

Thoughts? 

Why the media needs to get over critiquing female athletes’ bodies:http://ht.ly/cyz1C 

Why the media needs to get over critiquing female athletes’ bodies:http://ht.ly/cyz1C 

Can’t sleep? Try some natural sleep remedies here! 

Can’t sleep? Try some natural sleep remedies here

                                

Grads Struggle to Find Work in Canada? 

As a new grad and Vancouverite I struggled to find not only a good job—but any job. I have lived in a couple of Canadian cities and this was by far the hardest job hunt. Looking to learn about other grads experiences. If you are a new grad, student or between the ages of 19-29—please share your job hunting experience here.

How to make your own natural insect repellant!
(via Homemade Insect Repellent using Essential Oils — TheGreenGirls.com)

How to make your own natural insect repellant!

(via Homemade Insect Repellent using Essential Oils — TheGreenGirls.com)

Calling all August babes or leaf lovers! As the August birthstone, this pretty little peridot pendant makes a great gift. One tear drop peridot gemstone hangs from a real leaf dipped in sterling silver. Simple yet beautiful. A sterling lobster clasp is used so you can easily attach it to any chain. Looks great worn on a short or long necklace. The total length of the pendant is 1.5 inches. Made with love in Vancouver.
Available for purchase on Etsy.

Calling all August babes or leaf lovers!

As the August birthstone, this pretty little peridot pendant makes a great gift. One tear drop peridot gemstone hangs from a real leaf dipped in sterling silver. Simple yet beautiful. A sterling lobster clasp is used so you can easily attach it to any chain. Looks great worn on a short or long necklace. The total length of the pendant is 1.5 inches.

Made with love in Vancouver.

Available for purchase on Etsy.

Where I get my morning energy boost!
(via Green Smoothie with Chocolate & Banana — TheGreenGirls.com)

Where I get my morning energy boost!

(via Green Smoothie with Chocolate & Banana — TheGreenGirls.com)

Beautiful Brass Leaf Earrings

Simplicity is key, right? These simple brass leaves are lightweight and always leave an impression. They are wire-wrapped to one small faceted piece of clear quartz. The total length of the earring is two inches from top to bottom. The leaver-backs are made of brass and have a little shell design on the front. Made with love in Vancouver.
Available for purchase on Etsy

Beautiful Brass Leaf Earrings

Simplicity is key, right? These simple brass leaves are lightweight and always leave an impression. They are wire-wrapped to one small faceted piece of clear quartz. The total length of the earring is two inches from top to bottom. The leaver-backs are made of brass and have a little shell design on the front. 

Made with love in Vancouver.

Available for purchase on Etsy

(Source: fruitfulwhimsies)

Snails in the afterlife!

Snails in the afterlife!

(via fuckyeahupcycle)