For me, the Back 40 is both a place and a chapter of life. It’s where I can simply be myself. No filters. No makeup. Nothing polished or perfected. It’s raw, untouched, a little wild—and one of my favourite places to be. These days, I find myself wandering down there with the dogs to walk quietly, listen to the birds, take in the changing colours, spend time with the horses or build a fire. In the stillness, my senses wake up. There’s life everywhere you look. Recently, I cam

If you’re a solopreneur in a rural or northern community, doing it all probably feels normal by now. Limited resources, long distances, and seasonal pressures mean the buck usually stops with you. The independence is real—and so is the isolation. And burnout? That’s not a weakness. It’s what happens when “time off” still includes a laptop nearby. Self-Care Is Not a Luxury — It’s Strategy For many entrepreneurs, self-care gets treated like a bonus—something to get to once thin

As we settle into the quiet art of wintering , everything in nature whispers: slow down, turn inward, replenish. The cold pulls moisture from the air, the wood stove pulls moisture from our skin and suddenly our complexion starts speaking a little louder than usual. Some days she feels tight or a bit flaky. Other days she’s looking a little dull, overworked or extra shiny by noon. Maybe makeup’s going patchy, pores look more noticeable or you’re feeling that winter windburn.