Vacation’s must-have!

Written by Stéfanie Crevier. A naturopathy student at the Institut d’enseignement naturopathique du Québec, massage therapist, founder of Refuge soins naturels, culinary explorer—and above all, a mom of three wonderful children—Stéfanie is joining our team to share her favorites, healthy recipes, eco-friendly tips, discoveries, and ideas to make family life easier!

I decided to write this article today—right in the middle of my vacation, live from beautiful Gaspésie—because I’m feeling way too inspired not to share my must-have Land Art products for a vacation slash road trip!

Of course, it’s summer, and even if the weather this year leaves a little to be desired, when the sun comes out, it’s strong! So one of my favorite products since we left (after sunscreen!!) is Aloe Vera topical gel. Land Art offers a topical gel formula that applies so easily and gives an ultra-soothing, super refreshing sensation. My kids love when I put a little on their cheeks and the tip of their nose—they tell me it feels cold and it feels good!

Product number two: Multivit. A liquid multivitamin supplement that tastes great and blends perfectly into morning smoothies (yes, I bring my Vitamix everywhere… what can I say!). Let’s be honest—even in normal circumstances it’s hard to make sure our kids (and us!!) get all the essential vitamins and minerals needed for healthy metabolism… now imagine while camping and on the road! Not so easy. Even with a healthy, varied diet, kids move a lot, burn tons of energy, and often sleep less. That’s why I consider this a must—it saves me from overthinking and wondering whether they’ve met their daily needs.

Third product—and this one’s for the grown-ups: Volta! If you follow me on social media, you know how obsessed I am with this product. This little drink, made with natural and super powerful ingredients, gives you a gentle “boost” for several hours—perfect for long days when the kids need constant entertainment!

Volta’s active ingredients include schisandra, which increases physical and mental endurance and performance, stimulates the central nervous system, helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate, and also has antioxidant effects. There’s also Siberian ginseng, known for improving physical and mental performance, and yerba mate, which helps improve short-term alertness and fight fatigue—plus it can support cognitive performance. Then there’s kola nut, which helps combat physical and mental fatigue and is traditionally known for its aphrodisiac properties (we love that!!). Last but not least: the famous L-carnitine, which is increasingly popular in the world of supplements. In our cells, it helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be “burned” to produce energy. Several studies have also shown that carnitine may offer benefits for brain function; it may help reverse declines in brain function associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders.

Not a bad cocktail, right? And it’s really easy to enjoy: you can drink it straight from the bottle—its taste is mild and reminds me a little of prune juice. Otherwise, my favorite way to use it is in an easy homemade slush: in your blender, add ½ cup frozen pineapple, ½ cup frozen strawberries, ½ a lime (with the peel—so organic please!), one bottle of Volta, and a splash of water to get that perfect slush texture. Delicious and super refreshing! I’m convinced you’ll swap your usual iced coffee for this simple, effective recipe 🙂

So those are my camping essentials! Of course, I could go on—because honestly, I bring several other products with me too (like my concentrated 5x mint chlorophyll and my drinkable aloe vera gel to help prevent little bouts of heartburn, etc.). But I’d be afraid you’d think I’m a bit too intense!

In the meantime, enjoy your summer and plan ahead so you can have peace of mind—and fully enjoy all the magical moments that family vacations bring!