Coffee…how I love thee. Seriously, I am a bit obsessed with coffee. If we are friends on Insta, you know this! And not even because I have 8 children and need the caffeine – I could drink decaf all day as long as it is strong and delicious. Waking up early in the morning is so much easier when I know I have a strong cup of coffee waiting }for me! The aroma, the ritual of it first thing in…
SUGAR… I have a love-hate relationship with sugar. I mean, I love chocolate…really love it. Cookies, and brownies, and cakes are my weakness. But I also hate sugar for the way it makes me feel. It’s so addictive! And I can’t stand the sugar crashes after the spikes. It’s always been a crazy cycle for me: cutting back on sugar so I can feel better and then giving in to temptation and going overboard. After starting a Keto diet, I…
I’ve always been pretty health conscious, even as a teenager. I grew up playing on sports team and being heavily invested in health and science. I had every intention of being a doctor for many, many years. Then, I started having children and put my dream of being a doctor on a permanent hold. However, that didn’t stop me from continuing my journey of health and wellness. When I became a mom, it started to become even more important…
As a busy mom of eight, I know how hard it can be to find affordable, natural personal care products for your family. Sometimes it seems like you have to make a choice between using natural products and saving money. That is beyond frustrating! We should be able to have access to natural products without feeling like we are going to compromise the family budget. I have been on a journey for many years towards a more natural lifestyle.…
It’s that time of year when everyone starts thinking about summer…and shorts…and bathing suits. People start going on crash diets and gyms start filling to capacity. But what about the rest of the year? The benefits of being healthy don’t stop at your ability to fit in your bathing suit or at the number on the scale. Regular exercise and a healthy amount of weight loss can positively impact your overall health and well being. If you are…
We keep Lavender essential oil well stocked in our home. I go through more of this oil than any other and I love it. You might be surprised when you smell therapeutic grade lavender essential oil because of it’s potency and plant-like scent. It is amazing. Lavender is known as the “swiss army knife” of essential oils because of the wide variety of amazing uses and benefits. Moms, you don’t want to run out of lavender! Put it on your…
Essential oils have been a huge part of my life for many years now. One of the main ways I use essential oils is to support my emotions. I am a busy homeschooling mom, a business owner, and hey… I’m female! Give me all the emotional support, right?! I truly believe every mom needs essential oils in her life. I love seeing how other moms use essential oils and hearing their stories of how they have changed the environment in…
I may be abnormal in that I look forward to the start of a new week. But, I have found that what I focus on expands. Isn’t that true? I know, I don’t have to go to work on Monday mornings. But I do have 7 children with boundless energy and we homeschool, so all that energy is with me all.day.long. I still find reasons to be happy at the start of a week. However, my energy is not unlimited…