The Weekly Slice

Citrus Fruits 101 – Beyond the Navel Orange

Ever wonder the difference between a navel orange and a mandarin? And what even is a tangelo? Turns out, there are over 100 varieties of citrus fruits, and the ones you’re most familiar with barely scratch the surface. At ThirdLeaf NW alone, we rotate over a dozen varieties of citrus in your office fruit bins…

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Supplements vs. Whole Foods – What’s Better for You?

Green shots, and probiotics, and multivitamins, oh my… It’s easy to get lost in the plethora of supplements flooding the market right now, each boasting an impressive list of health benefits. But we’ve also seen a lot of research in recent years about the benefits of whole foods. This contradiction has probably left you scratching…

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Nine snow day activities for when you’re hunkered down at home

Washington state’s winter is off to an uncharacteristically snowy start, and the potential for more winter-wonderland days is high. According to the Washington State Climatologist, January to March of 2022 is expected to have lower-than-normal temperatures and high precipitation. There’s a big potential snow will have us hunkered down at home a couple more times…

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Four Employee Wellness Trends to Bring to Your Company in 2022

Employee wellness has become a major focus for companies over the past couple years. It will only continue to grow in 2022, but with a new year comes an emphasis on new aspects of wellness. Here are four of the biggest wellness trends of the year and how you can incorporate them into your workplace:…

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Personal Growth That Are Not Fitness-Related

“Work out more” is one of the most common resolutions we hear around this time of year. For those of you who are excited to pursue a new fitness journey, power to you! Go crush those goals! But for others, maybe working out is not the top of your priority list, or you already have…

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Get a Head Start on Your New Year’s Resolution

T-minus two weeks until 2021 is nothing but history. Yup, let that one sink in for a moment. The new year will be here before you know it, and along with it, your new year’s resolution staring you down. The far-off, elusive 2022 is just around the corner – surprise! Lucky for you, you’re having…

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ThirdLeaf NW Holiday Gift Guide – The Local Edition

Gifts for everyone on your list that support local businesses around Washington As a local and women-owned business, ThirdLeaf NW is all about supporting other local businesses. As you tackle your holiday shopping this year, think outside the box and consider buying local. Local businesses make your everyday purchases extraordinary and impactful. Not only will…

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Five Easy Tips to Help You Stay Healthy Through the Holidays

The second pandemic holiday season is upon us. Thankfully, we can get back to most of our old traditions this year. But as things get back to normal, it seems more and more people are suddenly facing allergies, common cold, flu, and other illnesses. The last thing any of us want is to miss out…

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Elevated Classics – Secret Ingredients and Tips to Give the Thanksgiving Staples A Boost

Turkey Day is just around the corner! For some of you that means delight, and for some of you that means dread. Either way, we’re here to help. Think of this post as your Thanksgiving survival kit. It’s chock full of tips and tricks for putting the best meal on the table possible, including a…

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The Powerful Mental Health Tool Most of Us Are Overlooking

Americans’ mental health is at an all-time low. According to a Gallup poll taken in December 2020, Americans’ personal assessment of their mental health was the worst it had been in two decades. The number of survey respondents who reported “Excellent” mental health decreased 43% from 2019. How do we combat this? It may be…

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