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The store known for serving pure brain food has returned to our old digs for a few months to sell down inventory and bid fare thee well to our decades of in-store customers.
Days and hours subject to change.
Note: This site lists what's available for special order from Ingram Content Group. Visit our pages at Alibris or Biblio to survey in-store stock priced above $19.95. Discount applies only to in-store purchases.
'In her book Nature Tonic, journalist and regular Flow contributor Jocelyn de Kwant encourages us to soothe our urbanized souls with a daily dose of ecotherapy. Comprising 365 practical prompts and lengthier meditative notes, it covers themes such as the joy of journaling sensory nature, the zen of forest bathing, the simple pleasures of botanical drawing, and ways to contemplate seasons, time and reconnect with Mother Nature, be you in a city street or a country meadow.' - FLOW Magazine, 2019
‘This beautifully illustrated workbook is filled with 365 creative prompts to embrace nature’s simple pleasures, encouraging a happier, more thoughtful approach to everyday life.’ -Country Homes, 2020
Nature Tonic is a beautiful write-in workbook to help you mindfully connect with nature, wherever you are. We all know how important a daily dose of nature is to our wellbeing, and here are 365 simple, inspiring activities to bring you closer to the natural wonders of our world. Take a mindful moment to notice the birds in your backyard, doodle spirals inspired by nature, write about your favourite forest walk or paint an imaginary flower. Build a twig tower with your kids, design your dream garden, draw the insects you see around you or look at the night sky and let your thoughts wander.
Jocelyn De Kwant, author of the bestselling Creative Flow, combines creative ideas, mindful awareness and an appreciation of simple living to share the joy of nature in 365 easy ways.
A beautiful, practical journal for a nature moment every day.
About the Author
Jocelyn De Kwant is a journalist and editor specializing in mindfulness and simple living. She writes for Flow, an international award-winning magazine about creativity and mindfulness. Jocelyn worked for MTV and several Dutch magazines, but after experiencing burn-out she turned to embrace slower living and mindfulness. Jocelyn now lives in a very green area of Amsterdam with her family, vegetable garden, and VW-bus.
'In her book Nature Tonic, journalist and regular Flow contributor Jocelyn de Kwant encourages us to soothe our urbanized souls with a daily dose of ecotherapy. Comprising 365 practical prompts and lengthier meditative notes, it covers themes such as the joy of journaling sensory nature, the zen of forest bathing, the simple pleasures of botanical drawing, and ways to contemplate seasons, time and reconnect with Mother Nature, be you in a city street or a country meadow.' - FLOW Magazine, 2019
‘This beautifully illustrated workbook is filled with 365 creative prompts to embrace nature’s simple pleasures, encouraging a happier, more thoughtful approach to everyday life.’ -Country Homes, 2020
'A lovely tribute to nature and the mindful life.' Goodreads.com
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