Deep winter is here, and it's time for full hydration mode. If you're like us, you've got a lip balm in each pocket and hand creams floating in every bag.
See what creams, serums and books the HH team is reaching for this month.
USING
Tara: Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence and Wonder Valley Wonder Serum - I need allll the hydration! I'm always soaking in our Bubble Bath - right now it's soothing Eucalyptus, Vetiver, and Petitgrain. I'm also alternating between Facile Lip Jelly in Rouge and F. Miller Lip Balm for my lips.
Rachel: Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence and Active Botanical Serum. Soaking in the Health Hut Eucalyptus, Vetiver, Petitgrain Bubble Bath.
Julie: Facile Brighten Pigment Serum - what a glow, Facile Lip Jelly Lip Moisturizer and Roen Cheeky Blush in Peach Flush - the creaminess!
Nat: Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum, Province Apothecary Invigorating + Balancing Toner and F. Miller Eye Oil.
Jenna: Monastery Gold Botanical Oil Serum, Crowbar Apothecary The Bar, and Facile Lip Jelly Lip Moisturizer as a nighttime lip treatment.
Jenny: Facile Reverse Ageless Serum, Province Apothecary Repairing + Conditioning Lip Balm and Roen vowBrow Pencil.
EATING
Rachel: Enjoying lots of carb-y goodness - homemade pizza, fresh bread, and Harry’s burgers - the best burger in Toronto.
Jenna: Homemade soups, specifically a spicy black bean tortilla soup I’ve been obsessed with.
Jenny: Homemade roasted spicy almonds and walnuts.
Tara: Roasts and braises with Athena Calderone's Potato and Celery Root Puree. Winter-y salads with bright bitter greens, citrus and roasted nuts.
Nat: White beans with kale, fresh bread and parm. A hug in a bowl. :)
Julie: Baked pita with pesto lightly dusted with parmesan.
READING
Nat: I am making my way through Annie Ernaux's oeuvre after reading A Woman's Story and loving it! My next read of hers is Exteriors.
Jenny: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Tara: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Julie: Starting Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
Jenna: Open to recommendations! Come chat with me at Leslieville and tell me what you’re reading.
Rachel: How Should A Person Be by Sheila Heti
LISTENING
Jenny: The Being Method Podcast, I'm so excited to listen to MJ Renshaw talk about science and spirituality on her newly-launched podcast!
Julie: Kruder & Dorfmeister
Rachel: Huberman Lab Podcast. Highly recommend to anyone who is fascinated by the brain and the body.
Tara: Funk and Soul Classics on Spotify
Nat: JAMIE-LEE's Fluid mixes on Soundcloud
Jenna: The Twelfth House Podcast
DOING
Jenna: Guided meditations and breathwork sessions on the Open App, alongside homework and studying.
Tara: Leaning into the grey, cozy days. Lots of candles, organizing and planning.
Jenny: I'm attending a day-long holotropic breathwork workshop this month and I have no idea what to expect.
Rachel: Mostly hibernating, but hoping to get some skiing in!
Julie: Taking a small online business course for aromatherapy and lots of self-care with rest.
Nat: Organizing and dancing - two of my favourite activities!