Bucket List for May

If you missed the past months' Natural Living Bucket List, you can find it here: April.

Hi Reader,
Here is your seasonal Natural lifestyle inspiration dose for this month. Sun has started to generously share its endless energy and in May it is time to use natural materials for wreaths and wood work and enter the woods for some foraged ingredients to expand your pantry.

Welcome the last returning migratory birds

Finally, all the birds return home. ♡ It is such a nostalgic moment to see the skein of birds migrating to the South, and now feel the joy and hope of warmth of summer that they carry flying back home.

Make rhubarb juice

The prime time of the giant rhubarb leaves has arrived! When your kids have gotten tired of using the leaves as an umbrella, you can steal the stalks for a super pinky drink. This rhubarb juice recipe is my all-time favourite.

I’ll usually mix it with a splash of water, bubbly water, or even tonic for variety. Blend some early strawberries and pour in some of the rhubarb juice, serve with lemon slices and ice cubes, and summer can surely come!

Harvest first herbs

The power of the sun keeps all the herbs growing! Harvest the baby leaves for salads, for homemade bread spreads, and of course for a hot cup of herbal tea. If you are just starting or already deep into herbal teas, wait for my email.

In May, I’ll be sharing my 5 favourite herbs for your tea garden, whether it is in an actual garden, balcony, or a windowsill!

Forage spruce shoots

The force of nature is incredible. Every year, even the evergreen trees give something to be amazed by. The spruce shoots are an intriguing ingredient that, here in the North, we use for seasoning game, mixing with the salt or with vodka to make tinctures like cough syrup. I use it to season sugar and (you guessed it right) in teas!

Here, every man's right to forage ends in trees, so make sure to check with the landowner if you can collect them - if you don’t have a forest of your own.

Create a flower wreath

First flowers have already been blooming, since the weather has started to warm up. Depending on which side of the world you live on, the lilacs start to bloom soon, and they are beautiful and amazing materials for daily flower wreaths and even to add to the ice cubes. Serve with the rhubarb juice, and every little princess is stunned by the beauty of this spring beverage!

Check also this simple twig wreath frame tutorial to use it as a base for your beautiful foraged spring wreaths.

Make dandelion honey

Dandelions can be a pain in the garden, but they are also amazing allies in the kitchen. Use young leaves for salads or for dandelion tea. Use the flower buds for stunning flower crowns or, better yet, to make homemade dandelion honey (vegans ahoy!) with a hint of lemon.

Enjoy simple wood works

With the amazing energy that spring carries, a small-scale woodwork creation starts to feel tempting. Try out these DIY repurposing ideas, with no carpentry skills needed. Need more challenge? This storage ottoman, might be your next DIY project.

And if you want that amazing ebonized finish, use the homemade wood stain with one of the key ingredients being tea, of course.

What goes on your bucket list this beautiful May? Share your favorite things in May with me replying to this email!

Every day makes a difference. ♡

Sonja

PS. Read the full post for more spring vibes for May here.

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

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