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.

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.

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!

Looking for a simple, nourishing cleanse to reset your body and mind? Come learn about the Five Day Nutritive Cleanse! I just finished a round of it and wanted to share my tips, tricks and some information on how it works and what to expect!

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.

I was drawn to the idea of an evergreen as I thought about the concept of this space. Not only have I been surrounded by them in many eras of my life living in northern New England, but I believe deeply in our oneness with nature. It’s part of why I love the oils and being kind to the Earth. Our connection to the natural world can teach us many lessons and show us many paths

We’ve all heard the phrase, “stress kills” so much that it probably feels like a cliche. But as we’re coming up on two years of a “new normal” that has short-circuited many of our old ways of doing things and rewired our priorities, I don’t want to skip over the part where our nervous systems, our brains, have been under immense pressure and overloaded with demands.

There are so many things out there to help with sleep… and I know you know how important it is to get good sleep. I’m here to tell you that oils are what made the difference for me. This is why I became a believer in oils. SLEEP. Deep, truly restful sleep. When I started with oils, Grace was six months old and I was having so much trouble getting good sleep - even when the opportunity presented itself.