You only have to be hanging around the natural living community for about five seconds before hearing someone mention essential oils. However, finding truly unbiased, trained expert advice for proper essential oil usage is a little tougher. I've been a big fan of using EO's … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Oil Mistakes You Might Be Making
Archives for January 2017
Clutter-Free and Loving It (a real-life KonMari update)
By Andrea Vandiver, contributing writer Six months ago I finally got around to reading Marie Kondo's book, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. (I know, I'm way late to the trendy train.) I kept seeing everyone rave about … [Read more...] about Clutter-Free and Loving It (a real-life KonMari update)
Why I Rub Beef Fat All Over My Face Every Day
Are you picturing me rubbing the ends of a juicy grass-fed steak on my face while I brush my teeth with clay, sip my favourite bevvie made with a giant boogerish blob, and tend my fermenting vegetables on the countertops? That would actually be a pretty accurate picture, except for … [Read more...] about Why I Rub Beef Fat All Over My Face Every Day
Essential Oils for Digestion and Stomach Ache (DIY Roll-On Recipe)
Stomach and digestive upset is frustrating, but this simple DIY can help! Use essential oils for digestion and stomach ache to ease discomfort. Guest Post By Grace Furman Having an upset stomach is awful, and there are so many different symptoms and causes that it can be hard to … [Read more...] about Essential Oils for Digestion and Stomach Ache (DIY Roll-On Recipe)
12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
This post is sponsored by Disney’s Pinocchio. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Recently, Disney asked me to help spread the word about the upcoming release of the Diamond Edition of their classic story, Pinocchio. As I reflected on Pinocchio’s journey to become a real boy by … [Read more...] about 12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
By Katie Mae Stanley, Contributing Writer "Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire (and hygge!) is so delightful." Winter has settled in and taken up residence for those of us in the northern hemisphere. White Christmas was fine and dandy a month ago. Now you find yourself … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
By Erin Long, contributing writer My daughter’s ticket was kicked off our flight. My son’s bag would arrive a day late. My toddler was sick. Like, really sick. My husband and I had dealt with more meltdowns than we could count. Everyone was exhausted. And that was all before we … [Read more...] about Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)