One of my passions is finding cleaner, less toxic options for everyone to use for themselves and their family. No one should be subject to harmful chemicals. And budget should certainly not be a barrier or punishment. As an avid Target and Walmart shopper, I am over the moon about the cleaner labeled options showing …
Yes, you read that right. YELLOW MUSHROOMS in one of my favorite house plants. This Monstera Deliciosa was one of the most recent additions to my plant collection. In fact, it found it’s way to my home and heart months ago when I found it for $17. Little did I know, finding small yellow mushrooms …
It’s been 3+ months since we’ve all began experiencing being in lockdown in one way or another. A plethora of sacrifices have been made during this time, most with very good reason. However, one I’ve been trying to downplay the most could possibly be the one I’ve mentioned the least. And that is my self-care …
“Practicing” gratitude is something that sounds super “woo-woo” and silly on the surface. Who does that? Why? Is it really even a thing? And how is it something that someone practices? These are some of the questions I had when I realized I could use gratitude to help me reduce stress, see more silver linings, …
How does someone become a more educated and informed patient? Why should everyone strive to be one? Better questions are: Why is it necessary for some groups of people to NEED to become one in order to ensure their medical care is on par with other groups of people? And why is the concept of …
New moms often ask me what they should add to their baby registry list. I used to send them my favorite store bought baby products since I knew that’s what they were looking for. However, I’ve changed up my list over the last couple of years to include more postpartum resources. Lactation services is just …
For the last couple of years, I’ve found myself doing more of the domestic things I said I would never ever do. Become a houseplant lady, check. Moved to the suburbs, check. And now, I’m completing the list by starting a garden. But not a regular garden. I decided to start a vegetable garden in …
After hundreds of home cooked meals at this point, how does one trick themselves into cooking? Especially when they REALLY don’t want to. The fantasized very organized version of myself cooks on a daily basis to not only save money, but ensure the quality of each ingredient used. But, I honestly didn’t think this would …
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If you’re like me, you might have started to get a little ansty and anxious with everything going on lately. It’s a lot. And please don’t let anyone tell you differently. So, I’ve been trying to go back to my mental and content archives to see what natural and accessible approaches might be available to …
Are you wondering about the Air Doctor Air Purifier? Is it worth it? Which model should you get? Spring and fall are two seasons where my entire holistic health way of life get seriously challenged. Over the last couple of years, I’ve started looking up the best air filters on the market. After reading dozens …
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been talking about less toxic feminine products and why they are so important to switch to. I first spoke about it in depth in my post The Eye Opening Health Facts you Should Know About Your Feminine Products. But, with the increased popularity of non-toxic period products, it …
Over the last couple of months, the desire to clean every single thing we come in contact with has increased, and with good reason. There are a ton of reasons to give our produce a good scrubbing before cooking with the threat of potential viruses along with pesticides and surface dirt. However, with the current …
Plants have become my little pieces of happiness during the day. Just seeing the greenery and life they bring into my home is so calming in a way I never thought it would if you asked me a couple year back. Since becoming a plant mom, I’ve connected with so many amazing people who share …
Who wants to leave the house with all the craziness with everything going on right now? When I went to the store yesterday, the shelves were literally almost empty, and the lines were CRAZY! I was only able to pick up what was left over and (unfortunately) picked over. Once I got home. I started …
Walking into the body lotion aisle is overwhelming. Hell, walking into any part of the beauty section of your favorite store is pretty overwhelming if you ask me. Add to the task of trying to figure out which is the best & healthiest body lotion on the shelf, it’s easy to understand why someone would …
Back in 2010 or so, I made statements that makes the 2020 me shutter. Mindfully Mothering tee shirt designed by me as part of my Wellness Wear Collection I was stupid enough to believe only “older” women like high rise “mom jeans”. I thought they looked crazy and not as “sexy” as the low rise …
Last year was one of personal transformation for me. It was the first of many, (I hope and look forward to), where I started to feel more comfortable in my skin and understanding what I need to be my best self. One of the things that has so much unexpected joy into my everyday life …
I’m sure you’re like me, completely blindsided by the fact that January is almost over. Yes, we are already getting ready for Valentine’s Day. However, if you’ve been around the internets for the last couple of years, you probably heard of Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day was invented by one of the characters on the Parks …
Figuring out what things you need for a newborn can be an overwhelming task. Stores like Target and Buy Buy Baby are great at giving you suggestions which are helpful as a first time mom. As a mom of 2 with almost 9 years between them, I truly felt like I hit the reset button …
