Lana Winter-Hébert

Wordsmith. Lana likes to play with words and punctuation marks, arranging them into aesthetically-pleasing shapes that tell stories. When she isn't writing or editing, she's either immersed in illustration and design for Winter-Hébert—the design studio she runs with her husband—or curled up under a tree with a book.

May 22 BY in Health, Lifestyle

Mindful or Mind Full? Techniques for Staying in the Present Moment

139 Shares Staying in the present moment takes practice, but a few minutes each day are all that's needed to establish your mindfulness practice.

May 21 BY in Leisure, Lifestyle

10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day

2.1K Shares When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article?

May 20 BY in Home, Lifestyle

10 Seed Starting Pots Made from Recycled Materials

136 Shares You don't need fancy, expensive supplies to start this year's vegetable and herb seeds: just recycle a few items that you may already have at home.

May 17 BY in Health, Lifestyle

The Perfect Risotto Recipe for Anniversaries and Apologies

64 Shares Looking for a great recipe to help you impress (or apologize to) that special someone? Try this simple risotto and watch it work its magic.

May 15 BY in Health, Lifestyle

12 Incredibly Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

379 Shares It doesn't take much effort to make these simple, healthy breakfasts, and enjoying some of these instead of grease-laden fast food takeout items will do wonders for your health, energy level, and overall well-being.

May 14 BY in Health, Lifestyle

20 Juice and Smoothie Recipes for Energy and Vitality

315 Shares These juice and smoothie recipes are as good for you as they are delicious, and can be enjoyed as either a wake-up tonic or an afternoon refresher.

May 9 BY in Home, Lifestyle

How to Make Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

148 Shares Making your own laundry detergent is easy and cheap, better for the environment, and you can easily do 30+ loads of wash for a few cents per load.

May 8 BY in Family, Lifestyle

How to Treat Your Mother Like a Queen This Mother’s Day

82 Shares Are you stuck on what to do for your mum this Mother's Day? Here are 10 ideas that might serve to inspire you.

May 7 BY in Family, Lifestyle

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Alternageek Moms

82 Shares If the special lady in your life speaks fluent Elvish, or could pwn a n00b on WoW in 10 seconds flat, don't settle for a boring Mother's Day present.

April 22 BY in Home, Lifestyle

How to Make Scrumptious Gluten-Free Homemade Bread

92 Shares Living gluten-free doesn't mean you have to miss out on great food: try this recipe for delicious, gluten-free bread that you can bake at home.

April 18 BY in Home, Lifestyle

Foolproof Stain Removal Tricks for Every Kind of Stain

200 Shares If you've managed to stain your favourite piece of clothing, no need to fret! Here are some tricks to help you remove some of the most stubborn stains.

April 16 BY in Health, Lifestyle

20 Delicious and Cheap Dinners For Two

304 Shares Simple, cheap dinners don't have to skimp on flavour—here are 20 ideas for low-cost, delicious meals for two.

April 15 BY in Health, Lifestyle

How to Make Delicious Homemade Bread

83 Shares Baking your own bread is as rewarding as it is economical, and the end results are delicious too. Here's a basic recipe for you to try.

April 8 BY in Home, Lifestyle

How to Take Steps to Make Your Home a Plastic-Free Environment

78 Shares Plastic is all around us, and it's toxic.

April 3 BY in Communication

How to Write a Thank-You Note

290 Shares Far from being remnants of a long-forgotten era, thank-you cards are social niceties that we should send far more often.