Somehow we are almost halfway through December! How the heck did that happen? I know that this year celebrations are looking a lot different for many of us. We always kept Christmas Eve and Christmas Day super small and intimate so I’m thankful that we will…
This past winter I was introduced to MaryRuth Organics Liquid Morning Multivitamin and couldn’t be happier. The timing was perfect. Leo really needed a multivitamin that was going to be tasty and easy to take each day. For a while, we had three different multivitamins going…
Lately I’ve had some messages and received notes asking about my journey of clean living. It’s truly still a journey because I learn something new all the time about products and ingredients. I’m still constantly researching clean living recipes, tweaking my own home procedures, and of…
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love my cruelty free cosmetics. I’ve always been kind of obsessed with skincare, whether it’s making my own concoctions or following some of my favorite beauty bloggers from back in the day, like Tashina, who…
When I moved to a plant based lifestyle, I wanted to make sure I didn’t become a “pizza and french fries” vegan. Vegan options are so healthy, but sometimes making the switch to a plant based AND HEALTHY lifestyle can be challenging. I loved all of…
With flu and cold season coming up, I’m going to be sharing a lot of my healthy immune boosting strategies here on the blog. We are a family who chooses NOT TO RECEIVE FLU SHOTS! Why? We don’t need it! Growing a healthy immune system is…
This year Leo will be attending nursery school twice a week for the morning. You all know I’m a teacher, and though I’m not completely sure what type of schooling we’ll end up doing with Leo–my school has a special program for littles. So, not only…
I am ALWAYS looking for new ways to use my oils and keep it simple. The other day The Essential Life Co asked me to review one of their amazing diffuser pieces. I haven’t quite found a diffuser necklace that I liked yet, so as the…
Living our world is no picnic. I get it. Free radicals, germs, and other crazy things put stress on our bodies and minds. Thankfully, selfcare is a thing and detox baths are some of the easiest ways to cleanse the system and promote relaxation. You don’t…
Every year I hear the same thing–“you don’t get a flu shot? But what it you get the flu?” And I just smile, nod, and move along with my day. We were never “flu shot people” and when I lived home, I was usually coerced into…