Hi, hello! Long time no see. I am so excited and energized to be back here, giving this blog some love for you. I started this blog in 2009 as a creative outlet while I was in college, and there…
Why I ditched oils for my skin
Storytime: a little over one month ago, I was laying in bed, nursing my baby, on my phone, and stopped in my tracks when Dr. Stefani Kappel’s reel popped up about how if you have dry skin or want to…
The sun, your skin, and sunscreen
Well, hi. Just in time for summer, this post is all about the sun and your skin. This is a topic that I have researched extensively – it is a topic of one of my early days’ blog posts too…
Pregnancy Nutrition: Taboo Edition
First things first: I am not a doctor and I am not giving medical advice. However I AM sharing my journey and what has worked for me. Please do your own research, and take what you like and leave what…
Self-love journal prompts
Regardless of your relationship status, you already have the perfect person in your life…YOU! I thought today, of all days, would be the perfect time to share some self-love prompts to promote self care regardless of your status.
My positive birth story
Well hello!! I am here, after several months off to soak in my newfound motherhood. And yes, I will be back from here on out with a regular posting schedule. <3 Today I have the most special story to share…
Surprise! I’m pregnant!
I have always wanted to be a mom. It’s been my biggest and most real dream. The only solid, big dream. I have other dreams and plans, but being a mom is something I’ve known since I was 3 years old. And I’ve been obsessed with babies my whole life. Always playing with baby dolls as a small child.
4 Tips for your spiritual awakening
Becoming whole, if you will, and integrating the mind, body, and soul is a challenge. It’s a life long project for sure.
Ice therapy for the face
Picture this: spent Friday night drinking a couple glasses of rosé and then Saturday morning rolls around…and looking in the mirror is not so fun. Maybe you’re puffy, or you have bags under your eyes. I’ve been there. Even when…
My experience with EMDR: the treatment to cure trauma
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories.
Wedding Lookbook
Welcome to my very first WEDDING LOOKBOOK! Weddings can be stressful as fuck and my hope is to ease some of that stress with a full guide on beauty for your big day, what to do, what not to do,…
Gua Sha for Body
You’ve probably heard of Gua Sha…but if you haven’t: Gua Sha is a modality that stems from traditional Chinese medicine. When