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Favorite Thieves Cleaner- Two Recipes and Best Uses

This post coincides with Day 4 of my Instagram Challenge. Follow along as I post 31 days worth of tips for a more healthy, natural life. For those of who have followed for a while, I love my essential oils. I use them on a daily basis, from diffuser blends and hair care, to dish […]

Happy New Year: 2022 Challenge

For those of you not following my social media, this year I have challenged myself to get more active on social platforms. I will be throwing up a 31-day challenge for the entire month of January. I plan to post every day, and give a series of tips for how we can live more naturally. […]

Biddy Birdbrains: The Chickens Saga Begins

For years I promised my daughters that when we had the capability, we’d get chickens. As we settle into our Natura Microfarm, I decided this would finally be the spring to take the plunge. Just in time for K’s birthday, I received four Golden Comet biddies. I’ve wanted my own poultry for so long that […]

Finding Strength During the COVID-19 Lockdown

I hope this message finds you well amidst these unprecedented times. As we all navigate the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, I wanted to reach out with a message of comfort and support. These are challenging and uncertain moments, but remember that we are in this together, and there are ways to find solace […]

Flu Season Protection For Littles

The air is getting cooler, the wind is picking up, and pumpkin spice is in everything. Autumn is my favorite season, but there’s one part of this time of year I absolutely dread: Flu season. And is it just me, or is it starting early this year? I try to stay vigilant, especially with weakened […]

Laundry Naturally

I feel like laundry is one of those chores that never really get taken off my list. It seems like as soon as I get all the clean clothes put away, the hampers are full again. With three littles in the house, it’s not long before I have mountains of clothes, usually with some sort […]

Upcycled Dresser Project

Over the weekend I finished my upcycled dresser for the girls’ bedroom reno. This has been on my to-do list for a while and I’m so pleased with the results that I wanted to share. What is upcycling, you ask? Easy: to upcycle something is to breathe new life into an item you would otherwise […]

Essential Oils for Babies and Kids

As a mom, I want to make sure that my children are always protected. As a holistic healer, I look for natural remedies and medicinal aids before using synthetic or lab-created products. I try to find the best of both worlds, melding the modern day offerings without damaging the environment or my family’s health. I’m not against […]

“Natural” Versus “Modern” Medicine

It’s natural for mothers to be overly protective of their children. We’re the caregivers. We provide for our babies, keep them safe, and help them get better when they’re ill. When they’re young, and especially when they’re premature, I think these emotions are amplified. We know, instinctually, that tiny babies need extra care. I know […]

Updates from the Garden

We’re heading into June and I want to share some pictures from our garden to give a little “almost summertime” update. K and I have been faithfully watering and harvesting green beans. They have perfect crunch when they’ve been boiled for a few minutes, but K enjoys eating them straight off the bush! Our peas […]

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