The process of change is an incredibly hard state to be in, so you need tools. It could be transitioning from your daily routine when you go from work to home, a certain goal you want to achieve, the process of making your body more healthy, losing weight, or something as basic as an evening-to-bedtime routine. There are also the larger changes -  life changing transitions like a divorce, a sickness or a change in finances.

meditative bathing

I grew up in an era when there was no wellness movement. Beauty-centric products were the only offerings that existed to help women feel good. And back then, beauty was defined by all things big: big hair, big tan, big shine. And I, a then-naïve believer in the promises of mass-marketed beauty, was hooked on products at a tender age. But not without natural consequences.

the broken road to wellness

When we experience balance in life, we’re less likely to feel overwhelmed or frustrated. We can work in a flow, content with whatever’s in front of us. We function well in our various roles and navigate surprises with grace. If that’s how you usually operate, good on ya! If it feels too aspirational for where you are these days, you’re not alone. Toss in the holidays, and most of us are reeling in overwhelm. But there’s good news! Easy and accessible tools are available, and most of them don’t cost a thing, which is especially important during this time of extra expenses.

finding balance

Whether you are a carnivore, full-on vegan or somewhere in between, thanksgiving is an exciting time for food lovers of all kinds. The traditional meal spread is comfortable and tried-and-true, but as we know things are a bit ~different~ these days, so switching it up and bringing something new to the table might be warmly welcomed this year.

thanksgiving recipe refresh

Look, we get it. The labor of setting intentional self-care rituals for yourself is not as appealing as plopping down to watch HBO after a long day with a bag of tortilla chips. We all are busy with bills to pay, kids to feed, work to do, or homes to maintain. But, we all know that the benefits of investing in self care - even if you’re just doing the bare minimum - can help to improve your mental and physical health, not to mention your mood.

the bare minimum

Draw your bath. Light a candle while you take a bath. By brightening the way, you can see more clearly the direction you might want to take. Be sure to hold the candle as you light it, thinking about the intention you wish to manifest. Let the candle burn while you drink your water. Don’t blow out the candle until after you drain the bath water. As the water goes down the drain, visualize everything you want to let go of swirling and disappearing. Blow out the candle, finish your water and get a good nights sleep.

mommy & me new moon ritual

Always buy products based on your current needs. These should reflect your age, your children's ages, your family dynamic, and the temperature or season. Shopping for clean skin care is no different than shopping for food because seasonality is a big factor - things change and your skin changes too.

clean beauty for the whole family

I’m one of those obnoxious people that LIVES for fall. I’m not talking about PSLs, or boots and flannels. I crave the change of season, cold air and the quiet stillness of winter. Despite my love of swimming and BBQs, I struggle through the summer months. Between the intense humidity and clouds of mosquitoes I find little enjoyment in being outdoors while others frolic in the summer sun. Give me overcast, cold, rain and snow. This is the time I connect with the earth, time to thrive. Bundle up and you can ground yourself when it’s cold outside.

grounded by winter

As we transition from summer to fall with changing leaves and pumpkin spice flavor becoming ubiquitous, our sweaters come out and so do the tissues and the sneezes. To help you prepare for year two of what I like to call the “is it a cold or is it Covid? freak out”, we’ve curated a list of natural products to help boost immunity and calm a cold. Stock up now so you’re a step ahead when the sniffles arrive.

stock up


It’s bedtime on a weeknight.
You climb into bed.
You plug in your phone.
You adjust your pillow and settle in.
And…then you pick your phone back up and start scrolling.

surrender to sleep

We’re at the strangest place culturally when it comes to sleep. We’ve never been so obsessed: We buy smartwatches and 

 rings to track our sleep quality relentlessly every night; we pony up for the latest, greatest, smartest 

; we choke down sleep tonics, CBD, THC (and yes, Ambien and Xanax) even 

. We have made complex sleep shrines of our bedrooms, banishing our partners through 

 But here’s the million dollar question: are you really sleeping better? For 1 in 3 adults, the answer is no, and 1 in 10 are suffering from insomnia.

how to: actually give your body good sleep

When school reconvenes each year, I always experience feelings of both relief and melancholy. This year, in particular, with my kids returning to entirely in-person learning in over a year and a half and attending a whole new school, those feelings are amplified. I fully acknowledge and embrace the importance of structure, peer socialization, and exposure to the diverse thoughts and teachings that are all part of the school environment. Yet, the end of summer marks the end of long days of warm sunshine and opportunities to go fishing, swimming, and spending evenings stargazing rather than finishing homework assignments.

Beyond the Body

meditative bathing

the broken road to wellness

finding balance

thanksgiving recipe refresh

the bare minimum

mommy & me new moon ritual

clean beauty for the whole family

grounded by winter

stock up

surrender to sleep

how to: actually give your body good sleep

back to school: routine shake ups

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