Welcome to the 60th edition of the Hippie Dabble Digest! We’re continuing on with all of the usual sections. If you have any thoughts or suggests on new sections or links you want to see put into the Digest, let me know by emailing me at tessa@hippiedabble.com. Don’t forget, all links get put into the Directory so you can come back to find them when you need them.

Just for Fun

This week’s just for fun link is a site for painting online. It looks like real paint and you can pick various options like paint thickness, color, etc. Check it out here: https://david.li/paint/.

On Youtube

Tiny houses (and the obvious minimalism that must go with them) intrigue me. This tiny house is only 480 sq. ft. and fits a living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room, and a little bit of closet space! Take a look.

In the News

Scientists track iceberg the size of London (BBC News)

“British scientists are tracking two of the world’s biggest icebergs as they drift towards areas where they could affect shipping, fishing and wildlife.” Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64919341.

A giant seaweed bloom that can be seen from space threatens beaches in Florida and Mexico (NBC News)

“Seasonal sargassum blooms have exploded in the tropical Atlantic over the past decade and more. This year’s is already staggeringly large.” Read more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/sargassum-seaweed-threatens-beaches-florida-mexico-rcna73862.

A tidal power ‘mega project’ in one of Europe’s iconic waterways could power 1 million homes. But costs are huge (CNBC)

“The River Mersey is one of Europe’s most iconic waterways. On top of being a major hub for shipbuilding and industry, it’s been a source of inspiration for a host of writers, artists and musicians over the years. If all goes to plan, the Mersey could also play a major role in the U.K.’s sustainable future.” Read more here: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/13/in-liverpool-plans-for-tidal-power-mega-project-take-shape-.html.

Scientists find a way to suck up carbon pollution, turn it into baking soda and store it in the oceans (CNN)

“Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the air, turn it into sodium bicarbonate and store it in oceans, according to a new paper. The technique could be up to three times more efficient than current carbon capture technology, say the authors of the study, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.” Read more here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/10/world/carbon-capture-sea-water-climate-intl-scn.

Weekly Recipe

Banana Almond Coconut Tea (Cook for Your Life)

This tea looks and sounds delicious! It’s also great for upset stomachs. I was thinking about playing around with it a bit and substituting the earl grey with matcha or green tea and the coconut milk with oat milk. See what you think here: https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/banana-almond-coconut-tea/.

Screenshot from Banana Almond Coconut Tea recipe on Cook for Your Life website.

Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being

GERD Diet: Foods That Help with Acid Reflux (Heartburn) (Johns Hopkins)

I’ve been having some acid reflux lately so here’s some great information I’d like to share with you on foods that help and hurt. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-with-acid-reflux-heartburn.

In the Garden

Logee’s

This week’s In the Garden link is a where to buy link. I just discovered this site that caries fruiting, rare & tropical plants. If you’re in colder areas like me, there is plenty on there for growing indoors as well as flowers and fruit plants for as low as zone 3. Take a look here: https://www.logees.com/.