April Favorites

Check out our monthly favorite positive resources! This April, we are welcoming spring with these seasonal picks!

Books: Must Reads

The Celebrants
by Steven Rowley

A moving tale about the false invincibility of youth and the beautiful ways in which friendship helps us celebrate our lives, even amid the deepest challenges of living.

Books: Inspiring People You Need to Know

You Could Make this Place Beautiful
by Maggie Smith

An unflinching look at what it means to live and write our own lives. It is a story about a mother’s fierce and constant love for her children, and a woman’s love and regard for herself. Above all, this memoir is an argument for possibility. With a poet’s attention to language and an innovative approach to the genre, Smith reveals how, in the aftermath of loss, we can discover our power and make something new. Something beautiful.

Books: Books That Will Positively Move You

Living with a Green Heart
by Gay Browne

How to Keep Your Body, Your Home, and the Planet Healthy in a Toxic World. If you’re inspired to explore the ways in which you can treat the planet and your body a little better, this little book will give you a comprehensive way to get started.

Documentary:

My Octopus Teacher
2020

A filmmaker begins diving in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa, and meets a female octopus who casts a spell on him.

Movies: Fiction… But Absolutely Fabulous

Faraway
2023

After inheriting a house on a Croatian island, a woman embarks on a spur-of-the-moment trip that reignites her joy in life and opens a door to new love.

Movies: Based on Positively True Stories

Reggie
2023

The story of baseball megastar Reggie Jackson as he contemplates his legacy as one of the first iconic black athletes, a pioneer in the fight for dignity, respect and a place at the table.

TV: Shows to Lift Your Spirits

Ted Lasso

An American football coach is hired to manage a British soccer team; what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for in optimism, determination and biscuits.

Podcasts to Keep You Positive

Sustainababble

Sutainababble is a lighthearted weekly chat that aren’t afraid to tackle big environmental issues. Hosts Oliver Hayes and David Powell conduct in-depth yet entertaining interviews with interesting people to untangle confusing environmental concepts and policies, while exposing examples of greenwashing and the incompetents. It’s topical, funny and hopefully listeners will walk away learning something new.

Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast Gets The Day Going!

Pomegranate Chia Pudding Parfait

Whether it’s for a light breakfast, snack, or dessert, this pomegranate chia pudding parfait always hits the spot. It’s a delicious layer of creamy yogurt, chia pudding, pomegranate seeds, and sliced almonds!

Nutrition: Mid-Day Power Ups!

Spring Tabouli Salad

A simple recipe for Spring Tabouli tossed with English peas, fresh dill, parsley, and toasted almonds in a lemony dressing topped with optional avocado, goat or feta cheese. A healthy, flavorful salad that can be made ahead- perfect for special gatherings or midweek lunches! GF & Vegan adaptable!

Nutrition: Dinners that Deliver!

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. A classic Mexican recipe, juicy chicken is seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection, then tossed with sauteed bell peppers and onions. A squeeze of fresh lime adds a punch of flavor and the chicken fajitas are served with warm tortillas and toppings. You can’t beat this healthy family favorite recipe.

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