Free Nutritious Food, Family Bonding and More: The Magic of FORAGING! 🌱✨🫐
🎶 Munch, munch, munch! 🎶
From the song “Fruits! Fruits! Fruits!” by Suzan Alakas
This month at Growtharmony, we are focusing on FOOD!
✨ We are committed to providing you with practical solutions to save you time and money, and share our best productivity tools, tricks, tips, hacks, and short cuts - that are eco-friendly and sustainable! These tools have helped countless women to save money and optimize their time in the kitchen!
Alright lovely! Let’s get into more Food Productivity! ✨
• Originally written: 17 July 2023
• Last updated: 11 September 2024
• Written by: Suzan Alakas
Suzan is Growtharmony’s Founder and Editor-In-Chief. She is passionate about spreading the amazing work and inspiring stories of heart-centered, women entrepreneurs with effective, kind communication. When Suzan’s not writing, finding leverage points or learning something new - you can find her in the garden, playing in the snow with her family, or in the kitchen cooking up a nourishing meal!
What is Foraging? 🤔
Foraging is the age-old practice of sourcing food DIRECTLY from nature - and it’s making a comeback!
Foraging is a simple and joyful way to connect with the world around us, get nutritious food, and a valuable tool to add to food productivity toolkit!
So how can you weave foraging into your life to bring you more harmony? In oh-so-many ways, my friend - let’s dive in!
Foraging Safely - The #1 Foraging Rule! ‼️ 💕
But first and SUPER IMPORANT - safety is key when it comes to foraging.
The golden rule is to never consume anything you don't 100% recognize as safe.
If you’re new to foraging, it's wise to accompany an experienced forager or invest in a reliable book on edible plants and berries.
There is a definitely a learning curve, but take baby steps to get started, and increase your foraging list over time - the rewards are super satisfying! 🤩
The Benefits of Foraging
Foraging isn't just about finding food. Foraging is a holistic practice that brings multiple benefits to your life.
✅ Save Money on Food
Foraging offers you healthy, fresh, and organic food that's FREE. In a time when grocery bills are rising, it's a fantastic way to bring in some extra food and save some money!
✅ Spend Time in Nature
Being out in nature has profound impacts on our well-being. We are getting our bodies moving, releasing stress and reconnecting to the awe-inspiring world around us. 💕
It's no coincidence that the Finnish people, who spend considerable time outside and in forests, are among the happiest in the world. (To learn more about this phenomenon, read our Finnish Happiness article in the Summer 2021 issue of Growtharmony Magazine.)
✅ Family Friendly Activity
Foraging is a great way to get your entire family out together, to provide a break from digital screens, and to foster a respect and love for nature.
We can make amazing memories amongst the trees, and connect with the world around us. Plus, for you mamas, there are soooo many (tiny and huge!) things for curious kids to discover! 🔎🐜🌲
✅ Feelings of Gratitude & Abundance
While gathering your leaves, seeds, roots, berries or fruit, you'll likely experience a surge of gratitude. ✨
The sheer abundance of nature, offering its bounty so freely, can spark a profound appreciation and thankfulness for being lovingly provided for - with no strings attached.
Finding Your Unique Foraging Style
At Growtharmony, we believe self-awareness is a key component to achieve growth + harmony.
When it comes to foraging, there's no 'one size fits all' approach. Your location, personality, food preferences, and local availability all contribute to creating a foraging style unique to you.
Maybe it's berry-picking in the countryside, mushroom hunting in the forest, or finding edible plants in your local park. Discover what works for you as you balance your work life, family life and home life!
More Ways to Save Money on Food
Ready to explore more ways to save money on food?
Sign up for the training - Nourishing Meals at 1/2 the Cost!, where we dive deeper into this super important topic in a very practical way that saves you money! (Woot woot! ✨)
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Here are some additional resources to support you on your food productivity journey! 👇
Subscribe to the Growtharmony YouTube channel to get food productivity videos!
Get our powerful training to cut your grocery bill in half: Nourishing Meals at 1/2 the Cost!
Sign up for your FREE subscription of Growtharmony Magazine and get access to our back issues with healthy recipes, food growing tips and more!