motherhood, wellness, homemaking
After a weekend in Cape Cod & Nantucket, I only wish I were telling you we bought a home there. We imagined it to be a dreamy place as we began preparing for our travels. In the words of Brian, “It’s like a fairytale.” We couldn’t have asked for a better place to be celebrating […]
“You are not broken, in need of fixing. Rather, you are deeply hurt, in need of care.” – Dr. Arielle Schwartz Mothering, homemaking and wellbeing interconnect in many ways, namely in the ways we give love and care, and the ways we receive love and care. The simple and most basic need as humans is […]
Winter Immunity Boost: 12 Tips to Stay Healthy All Season Written by guest blogger: Sarina Harris Your immune system is made up of proteins, cells, tissues, and organs that work to protect the bodyfrom various threats. It is particularly susceptible to stress, autoimmune disorders, a poor diet, a lack ofsleep or a highly sedentary lifestyle, […]
Written by guest blogger: Sarina Harris Connection Between Mind & Body The brain plays a central role in all systematic functions in the body. In this instance, the brain is in control of our cognitive functions which impact the physical sensations we have. The bodily reaction we get from the state of mind we are […]
Written by guest blogger: Sarina Harris Like a key that unlocks a door, holistic remedies give us access to new worlds of knowledge and understanding about our minds. Implement holistic remedies to discover what it feels like to live with a sense of harmony and well-being in both your physical and mental health. From meditation […]
Written by guest blogger: Sarina Harris Connections Between the Stomach and Mind If you’re a parent you know just how important it is that you be at your best self foryour family, otherwise, it seems to have a snowball effect on everyone else’s mood.When you’re in the midst of a “funk” you might be finding […]
In the simple, daily practices we implement, based upon our individual lifestyle and constitution, we may create more balanced energy, and enjoyment by supporting our body’s natural ability to self-regulate. To feel a sese of vitality and wholeness, it is necessary to look at aspects of our life that may have brought us out of […]
We’ve taken a short break from smoothies for a while here, since we prefer something warmer over the Winter. Slowly, we’re getting back to it, as we move into Spring, even though it’s snowing here today! The flip floppy weather can take its toll on our immunity, so I figured some fresh greens would help […]
Herbs are something I’ve been adding into our meals for as long as I’ve been cooking. I started off with dry herbs, and now that I’ve been gardening more, I love the fragrant smell, and flavor of fresh herbs. I want our children to be familiar with varieties of herbal recipes, and especially their medicinal […]
Getting in tune with yourself is something we may often hear, although in our culture, often overlooked, it seems. To be in tune with oneself is more than simple everyday self-care practices. Yet self-care is an important part of becoming more in tune, and a helpful tool. Tuning in is a day-to-day checking in with […]
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