over the past few years, we have been shopping at mainly aldi and trader joe’s. as much as i love to browse and experience whole foods, the prices and options at these two stores have provided a way for our family to shop for healthy food at really unbelievable prices. we have basically been able to cut our grocery bill in half each month- while also falling in love with…
in my body and health
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gentle reminders
“feel what you need to feel and then let it go. do not let it consume you.” – dhiman a few gentle reminders | 01. be kind to yourself 02. we have all had nights when it was hard to breathe 03. slow progress is…
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practicing mindfulness with kids
mindfulness has become such an important aspect of my life and is something that i want to pass onto my children. from simple rituals like nightly family dinners, dance parties, reading books, going for walks/the park to special times like vacations and christmas traditions and birthday…
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a self / body positivity 30 day challenge
“if you wouldn’t say it to your friend, don’t say it to yourself.” –jordan lee dooley . own your everyday i strongly believe that beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself have you ever found yourself both confident and insecure at the same…
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september intentions
“never forget how wildly capable you are.” a look back at my august intentions // 01. focusing on unplugging and looking at my children’s faces + strangers faces … what they are feeling, what they need. 02. purging + rearranging our home 03. read at least two books …
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five diffuser blends for august
we have been weaving essential oils into our everyday rhythm for awhile now – ways to calm and heal and create rituals for our family. they purify our home and nurture our bodies. i have enjoyed exploring different blends and salves and mixtures. they have…
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mindful practices
‘When your world moves too fast and you lose yourself in the chaos, introduce yourself to each color of the sunset, Reacquaint yourself with the earth beneath your feet. Thank the air that surrounds you with every breath you take. Find yourself in the appreciation…
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essential oil blends for summer
it has been awhile since i have discussed essential oils on the blog, but i am hoping that that is going to change. our family uses oils for so many things but one common thread is that they seem to change with each season. there…
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currently // november edition
“have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” reading | the spiritual child and minimalist cozy home (have you read either? i am enjoying both) accomplishing | the great purge of 2018. one room and one donation…