Courtesy of Jeff Tidswell

FOREST BATHING: A MINDFUL WAY TO CONNECT WITH NATURE

Forest bathing, an ancient Japanese practice, allows you to mindfully connect with nature to improve your mental and physical health. It’s more than a walk in the woods; it involves an immersive experience that engages all of your senses. Physically, walking benefits your body and breathing in the fresh forest air helps oxygenate your blood. Mentally, purposeful time in nature can reduce stress and improve your mood. To try forest bathing, head to a grove of trees where you can slowly walk through nature, without any electronics distracting you. Listen to the sounds around you like birds, animals, wind, rain or leaves underfoot. Observe the scenery, noticing light filtering through branches, leaves falling or signs of wildlife. Pause occasionally to touch a tree, leaves or even a stone on the path. While you’re stopped, notice the earthy scent of soil, any floral fragrances, fresh pine or just the crispness of an autumn or winter day. Tasting nature isn’t suggested, unless you’re an experienced forager, but instead allow yourself to savour the freshness of the air or sip tea or water as you go.

COOL GADGET GIFT IDEAS

Finding the perfect gift for the person who has everything can be stressful. Thankfully, there are so many cool gadgets available for relatively reasonable prices, so you could look into one of these for that special someone. • Mini security camera: look for a magnetic or easily mounted, small camera for those in your life with pets. The camera can be used throughout the day to keep an eye on what they’re doing. • PhotoStick: for those on your list that love taking photos but can never seem to find where they’re saved, this device will help them organize and protect their precious moments across multiple devices. • Heated vest or jacket: staying warm in the fall and winter is now even easier with the touch of a button in a specially made vest or jacket. Depending on the brand you find, simply charge the item before heading out and enjoy up to eight hours of added warmth. • Smart bird feeder: For bird lovers, a smart bird feeder will provide hours of entertainment as they detect and record bird (or squirrel) activity.

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