Point Nine Acres

10 Great TED Talks on Mental Health & Self-Discovery
As we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019, you might be thinking about your New Year's resolutions. This year, my resolutions are less...

The Magical Thing That Happened When I Joined An Adult Sports League
Mental illness has taken a lot of things away from me; and my love of sport was one of them. As a child, teen, and student, I was...

The One Thing That Gave Me Hope For Recovery From Mental Illness
Until recently, I wasn’t sure that I would ever recover from mental illness. I had tried almost everything. I had seen five different...

How To Pack For Your Fall Canoe Trip Like A Pro (Part 6: Dog Items) + Free Printable Checklist!
Are you and Fido ready to hit the trails? Here is a list of things you’ll need to pack for your pooch on your fall canoe trip! I have...

How To Pack For Your Fall Canoe Trip Like A Pro (Part 5: Fun & Adventure)+ Free Printable Checklist!
In this post, we'll get into the good stuff - all the things that will make your fall canoe trip fun and memorable! Don't forget to check...

10 Things to Consider Before Buying A Rural Property
We love our rural property and our old home, but there are many, many things we wish we had known before we took the leap. Learn from our...

How to Pack for Your Fall Canoe Trip Like A Pro (Part 4: Personal Gear) + Free Printable Checklist!
Hello friends, Welcome to Part 4 of our Fall Packing Series, Personal Gear! This was a big post, as there are a lot of things that you...

Why You Need To Drink This Turmeric Tea Latte
Are you feeling bloated? Having joint pain? Low mood? This simple anti-inflammatory turmeric tea latte is here to rescue you!...

5 Things You Can Do Every Day To Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Do you tend to feel 'down' in the cooler seasons? Not sure why you are so tired, irritable, and emotional? And what's with the changes to...

How to Pack for Your Fall Canoe Trip Like a Pro (Part 3: Camp Kitchen) + Free Printable Checklist!
Hello happy campers, Thanksgiving weekend has just passed here in Canada. We usually head to Muskoka for part of the weekend to enjoy...

How To Pack For Your Fall Canoe Trip Like A Pro (Part 2: Safety) + Free Printable Checklist!
Hello everyone! We are back from our annual fall camping trip and I'm happy to report that we didn't forget anything on our packing list!...

How To Pack For Your Fall Canoe Trip Like A Pro (Part 1: Shelter) + Free Printable Checklist!
So, you're heading out into the backcountry to see the fall colours? Good for you! Us too! We are headed out on our annual fall canoe...















