Happy Dancing Blog

You have probably heard about the trend that more people ate at home since the start of the pandemic. Indeed, research shows that people...

Happy Dancing Turtle recently interviewed food sovereignty advocate and Minnesota author Diane Wilson who will deliver the virtual...

It’s January! The bright sun on sparkly snow in January can be spectacular but below-zero weather can make life seem unpleasant and some...

Are you considering some changes towards a more sustainable life for 2022? What are some small changes that could have a big impact...

We are happy to announce registration for the 16th Annual Back to Basics is now open. For 2022 you can choose from virtual and in-person...

Rs for Resilient Living Series Remember in 2018 when we talked about shopping second-hand for the holidays because it was more...

Restorative and resilient farming practices are vital to producing quality crops and to maintaining soil health.

After Thanksgiving, time can feel like a steep downhill slide through the end of the year. We may feel pummeled by messages to buy and...

November 18 of this year was the 25th anniversary of Use Less Stuff Day, traditionally the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Use Less Stuff...

In the fall, once the gardens are put to bed, many of us feel the urge to “clean up” our yards. We tend to label fallen leaves, pine...

For the last few months we’ve had a large flock of wild turkeys hanging out on our personal farm east of Brainerd, in the woods and our...

Last week we covered the important report dropped by the IPCC, what it is and why it's important. In essence, the panel reports that...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) dropped their sixth assessment report last month and it doesn't pull the punches....

Did you know that 85% of people are allergic to the oil found on poison ivy. It's called urushiol and is the cause for your latest poison...

According to a recent American Psychology Association poll, more adults are more stressed out than they've ever been and it's taking a...

Have you ever noticed that when you're planning your vacation, you can search for events, locations, tourist spots, and other notable...

What's the longest you've been away from your home? Imagine you were away from home and also had to paddle, hike, portage, or dogsled...

On the weekends, my father would wake up before everyone in the house, put a cup of coffee on, and sit at the kitchen widow as the sun...

Welcome to winter! It’s the middle of January, and we live in the Upper Midwest. Temperatures are hovering around freezing and most days...

Going to make some changes? 2020 is in the past now it's time for a new and improved you, right? The top five new years resolutions from...