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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from the Publisher

Sep 30, 2024 ● By Peggy Malecki

October, already? It feels like we were just gearing up for summer, planting veggie seedlings, planning outdoor adventures and savoring extra daylight.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from the Publisher

Aug 30, 2024

One of my favorite things about September is the subtle shift in light that accentuates the color palette of a late summer day in the Midwest. As we approach the Autumnal Equinox later this month, the vibrantly lit colors begin to soften as the sun slowly moves to a more southern position on the horizon, highlighting the oranges, yellows, purples, darker greens and cream shades of our native plants.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from the Publisher

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Peggy Malecki

A small, red admiral butterfly nectaring on purple coneflowers in the yard caught my eye this morning.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Welcome to the heart of summer here in the Chicago area - Letter from the Publisher

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Peggy Malecki

We’ve journeyed past the Summer Solstice, the season is still fresh, days are long and evenings stretch slowly into night. There’s something about midsummer that invigorates yet soothes us—the sun sits higher in the northwestern sky and lingers over the horizon each evening, inviting us to spend “just a few more minutes” outdoors at dusk before heading back inside.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Jun 03, 2024

There’s something truly magical about an idyllic, late June evening in the Midwest.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Apr 29, 2024

I'm always amazed how this month unfolds into a palette for our senses, inviting us to step away from our routines, observe the world around us and partake in the annual spring pageant before the calendar forwards to summer.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Mar 29, 2024

This Earth Month, we recall some words of wisdom that remind us of our duty to protect and cherish our planet. As Jane Goodall once said, “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Feb 29, 2024

What we consume acts as a powerful medicine, influencing not only our physical health but also our emotional and mental well-being, as well as the well-being of others with whom we share this planet.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Jan 31, 2024

Each February, I listen for the first songs of male cardinals as they start to establish their spring territory, waiting eagerly to hear the familiar notes of “birdie-birdie-birdie” on a sunny morning.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Dec 29, 2023

There are many ways that we can recharge and prepare for the coming year in the quiet of January and myriad opportunities to sow the seeds (literally and figuratively) for the coming months.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Nov 28, 2023

While a few late season migratory birds are still passing through our Midwestern flyways, signs of the season’s change are in the air.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Oct 31, 2023

As we transition from October into November, I’m always amazed at the contrasting tug of seasons when colorful leaves and an early snowfall might unexpectedly combine on the same day, only to be followed by gorgeous, sunny stretches in the 50s and low 60s—perfect weather to comfortably plant garden bulbs, enjoy a hot mug of coffee in the sunshine, take an invigorating stroll or otherwise soak up as much outdoor time as possible before the sun begins to set low in a wintery sky.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Sep 29, 2023

Throughout the pages of this October issue, may you find a world of inspiration, knowledge and a renewed sense of wonder.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Aug 31, 2023

Some of my best, most precious and lasting memories are of travel and the journeys.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Jul 31, 2023

While the start of a new school year is just around the corner, we still have opportunities this month to slow down from our busy-365 and focus on the details of the seasonal tapestry that will linger and weave themselves into our future memories of once-upon-a-summer.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Jun 30, 2023

In this July issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago, we’re exploring the importance of the soil microbiome and the relationship of soil health to the nutritional value of the food it grows, and ultimately, our own gut microbiome and health.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

May 31, 2023

To me, summer skies bring back memories of travels past.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Apr 28, 2023

This month in Natural Awakenings Chicago, we’re celebrating Women’s Wellness Month, with a focus on how stress and anxiety can affect health, and lifestyle adaptations to better thrive in our complex, busy world.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Mar 31, 2023

The Equinox is behind us, and as the sun’s rays shine higher and more intensely, each trip through the garden brings more harbingers of the new season, as early bulbs blossom and native pollinator plants start to show small crowns of leaves at the soil level.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from Publisher

Feb 27, 2023

March is National Nutrition Month, and we’ve devoted this issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago to exploring how our food choices, especially ones rich in plant-based foods, aid in reducing inflammation, curbing debilitating illnesses and autoimmune conditions, and contribute to overall wellness.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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