May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we all know that mental health is not the easiest topic to discuss. We collected our favorite resources and rituals to take care of our minds and bodies.

mental health awareness month

Getting clear on what and who you want and what brings you joy comes through a shared experience and having someone to talk to as you wade through the sea of life.

the love that gets away

Our favorite place to reflect is (you guessed it) the bathtub. We've pulled together a list of reads to celebrate black history and the importance of critical thinking.

reading list

What happens when there is a hard left and no way to carry on or proceed with a previous family structure or aged traditions ? Does that negate the beauty and joy to be held in a holiday?

family traditions

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

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

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.

back to school: routine shake ups

My father was born in 1940 into what is called the Silent Generation. They are known for their heads-down, hard-working nature due to being born during the WWII era. Their parents experienced the Great Depression and vast economic hardship, (if not death during the war), earning them the title of the Silent Generation as they grew up hearing about their parents and grandparents that suffered a life-threatening war and widespread poverty. It wasn’t until the middle of the next generation that followed (Baby Boomers) that the economy soared and they were part of a society experiencing economic growth.

fatherhood: is it generational? 

for Loving Day we're looking at when skin color does and doesn't matter.

mixing it up

The truth is: Black mothers face life-threatening experiences while pregnant 

 while giving birth. Many of them die in delivery rooms because of gross negligence by healthcare providers that they should be able to trust. The National Institute of Health says “national severe maternal morbidity rates have nearly doubled over the past decade, and have increased to 166% higher for black women than white women from 2012 to 2015.” 

black maternal health & why it matters

 said about the first year of postpartum, "there’s the dreamy, sleepy, sweaty, sweet, tricky, exhausting, messy, magical healing first 40 days, and then the months of adjustment and learning that come after that. There’s your body that needs to recover, then the motherly knowing and trusting that needs to develop over time. At the heart of it all, there’s also a baby in your arms who starts out so tiny and helpless, but grows so quickly, crossing milestones and new phases (again more learning and trying)."

Beyond the Body

mental health awareness month

the love that gets away

reading list

family traditions

thanksgiving recipe refresh

mommy & me new moon ritual

clean beauty for the whole family

back to school: routine shake ups

fatherhood: is it generational?

mixing it up

black maternal health & why it matters

the messy, the rewarding, the postpartum essentials

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