I started learning about Human Design to inform my parenting strategies. My husband and I have always found an easy flow with each other, but as my two children grow into their own people, I can see so clearly how my natural way of being is very different from theirs.

I didn’t catch on to sourdough when we were all homebound in 2020 and 2021… I had a toddler and was homeschooling my first grader and I had zero interest in learning how to bake bread.  But more recently, I felt a pull toward learning about wild yeast, maintaining a starter, sourdough bread.  I made it my New Year's resolution for 2023 to figure out how to bake bread and maybe even get good at it.  I thought it would be a fun and delicious winter hobby.  

Summer is a time of year when we’re spending a lot more time outside, and that means we need outdoor protection from the elements.

The hardest parts of loss exist because of the depths of love experienced… you cannot have one without the other. 

Last month we helped our beloved almost 14 year-old golden retriever Lou make his transition… it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and it was something I always knew was going to happen. 

When I first sat down to write this blog, I thought about what I wanted to say and why I have the authority to say it. I share a bunch on lifestyle topics but never about my background in literacy (yet), so I thought about wanting to explain to you my experiences in teaching, my Master’s Degree in Special Education, how I’ve worked directly with too many kids to count over a decade on language, reading, spelling, writing and how to reckon with the real-life impacts of those challenges.

Would you believe me if I told you I never believed in using oils for this kind of thing? The idea that using some sort of scented something could actually improve my mood, could expand my vision, could help me heal emotionally… that’s crazy talk, right?

Sharing three EASY holiday gifts that are heartfelt and purposeful. With so much STUFF out there to buy, sometimes it feels good to add in a few homemade gifts too. We made some super cute and SIMPLE gifts at a little workshop - infused honey, elderberry syrup, bath soak - and I wanted to share them with you!

Eight years of oiling and I’ve never regretted my decision to get started with a premium starter bundle. Learn why I believe the starter bundle is still the best way to get oily!

Laundry was one of those things that was really quite tough for me to switch over... I used to love the laundry smell-but knew it was causing side effects and had tons of endocrine disruptors.

In this article, I have all of my favorite tried-and-true alternatives and recipes for you ready to go!

What if we could hold onto some of the best aspects of vacation all year long? After our trip to Maui, I noticed some changes in myself that I wanted to bring into my every day… and here are the six things that I came up with. I don’t do them nearly enough… so this is as much a reminder/accountability for me as it might be something new to ponder for you!

From playing in the backyard to getting in the car for sports practice, from video game time to homework time, or even transitioning to a summer or vacation schedule, we often see transitions as a point of contention for our kids.

Here are six ways to make transitions easier for your kids, so life goes more smoothly for all of you.

What can you do to help your kids get into a new routine, support them when tasks are difficult, and turn things around in a constructive way? Let’s talk about positive reinforcement: what it is, why it works and how to do it.

I have tried so many different goal-setting processes over the years, the combination of my achiever/perfectionist tendencies, big life vision and solid work ethic can really get me in the weeds sometimes. I end up feeling frustrated that it’s not happening fast enough, feeling burnt out because I took on too much or because I have an all-or-nothing attitude, and feeling like I am in scarcity-mode because I’m focused on the end result and NOT on enjoying the process and the growth.

Then, I end up doubting myself, my systems and my choices. Has this ever happened to you?

I have tried some new things in the past few months and I’d love to share about them with you….

Here are some dinners that we started integrating as family meals, that allow some choice and encourage exploration, and that everyone enjoys (at least most of the time).

Have you heard about endocrine disrupting chemicals? Phthalates, parabens, etc? Why are people choosing to avoid products that contain EDCs? Come find out in this beginners’ guide to EDCs.

You run the week or the week runs you. So let’s start it off with a weekly planning session!

Four things I’m about: being resourceful, saving money, keeping my house clean and my family money. It’s really easy to integrate cleaning routines that reduce the toxic burden on our bodies and the planet. Let me show you how to do just that!

Everyone’s talking about “cleaner” living… but what does that actually look like? And what’s your mindset around it? Don’t get overwhelmed. You can take small steps that have a ton of impact.

There is a saying that in order “for passion to thrive, it needs structure” (Simon Sinek - ALL THE YES). Working from home and on my own means that I need to create some structure so that my passions can thrive. I wanted to share some of my reflections, tips and strategies on working from home!