Hello, um, 2022? I’m ready for you…and the quiet life.

Advertisements Why I’m ready for the Holidays and to say goodbye to 2021. I hate to wish my life away.  But, 2021, bye girl.  Bye. Ten 2022 Goals: 1).  Give up trying to change anyone. 2).  Self-care everyday.  Replace changing other people to changing me.  The first is impossible.  The second, hard, but doable, with…

My Return From The Abyss: A Work In Progress.

Advertisements Those who know me well, know that I am a born caregiver.  I’m a nurse, a wife to a disabled veteran, a Mom of a lovely Chinese baby girl (now 16!)  and an animal rescuer of too many fur babies to count.  (I may need a support group….) Where did my caretaker journey begin?…

Easy and Affordable Wellness Begins Here

Advertisements       Getting sick is something I try to avoid at all costs.  Keeping things sanitized is the first step.  Whether I’m on the go, or at home, eliminating germs is super important to keep my family well.  One of my favorite dōTERRA® products is On Guard® Sanitizing Mist. It purifies hands by…

Easy Adrenal Support for Stressed Out Mommas

Advertisements EverydayHealthyHabits….in 5 minutes or less. GIVE YOUR BRAIN THE  BOOST IT NEEDS (1).  Go for a walk:  Movement is key.  Once you’re able to get the blood flowing, it’ll be easier to focus on the things you need to get done. (2).  Meditate:  Meditate for 5-15 minutes.  Take a short break from what you…

My Makeup Collection: A Story of Unrequited Love

Advertisements   Where The Love Affair Began So, I’m sure I’m not alone ladies, of once upon a time, being a little girl combing through her Mom’s trash for used lipsticks and mascara.  I’d stick a pinky finger down into the bottom of the lipstick chamber to pull out the coral and red dregs to…

Lessons from my Mother: How to Build Resilience in Your Kids This Summer.

Advertisements When I was growing up, in the before times, (before COVID, the internet, cell phones, cable) summertime was merely one long effort to stay cool, get a tan and read one secondhand novel after another on my Grandmother’s back porch, in front of an industrial strength fan in the window, that sounded a bit…

Father’s Day Is Coming

Advertisements It’s that time of year again.   Are you looking for ways to provide that special guy a HERE’S A DAD-APPROVED SNACK: Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift to let dad know how you appreciate him isn’t always easy.  This recipe is sooooo kid-friendly, even for the littlest of littles. Make Dad the perfect…

How to Manage Anxious Feelings

Advertisements     When stress starts creeping into my life, I have my go-to oils that help support me.  Lavender, Peppermint, Vetiver, Melissa, Copaiba, and Ylang Ylang are a few of my favorites.  It’s one thing to know what essential oils you’re going to use to balance emotions, but knowing how to use them is…