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

When things slow down during this time - whether you are at home, traveling to family, or on a full blown vacation- spending 20 minutes of mindful downtime with your journal helps to clarify and focus your intention.

mindful downtime

Whether you're wheels up, wheels down, headed out of town or staying home - it’s the end of a hell of a year and your body needs to reset its gears.

holiday landing gear

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

I received my first box of stationery somewhere around age five, maybe six. It was a rite of passage masquerading as a Christmas gift, and it closed the chapter on receiving without giving back, on only seeing myself. I remember lifting the top of the navy blue Crane box and peeling back the delicate white tissue paper that cradled a stack of monogrammed cards, printed on thick, ivory stock. It felt deliciously adult to have my own notes that carried my name, my first document of ownership.

write of passage

Sitting. Still. Makes. Me. Anxious.

Unless there’s a fever involved, you will not find me curled up with a book or watching TV. And please don’t ask me to play boardgames. These are the things I cannot do. Perhaps it’s because my profession requires me to sit still, sometimes for hours on end. Or maybe it’s a result of motherhood, when I morphed into a great white shark, destined to a state of perpetual motion. 

surrender to stillness

 something for someone,” my mother said to me, exasperated by my endless deluge of breakup tears. “Getting out of 

 is the only thing that’s going to pull you out of 

!” I was 23 then, and, come to think of it, giving remains my mother’s solution not only to seasons of sadness but to a life well lived. And so I have tried to make it my code---although by no means consistently or gracefully so...

depression detox

Ahhhh, the holidays. A time for family, giving -- and bloat. Marsupial pouch-like bloat. Stare-at-your-tum-and-wonder-what-exactly-is-in-there kind of bloat. Blame it on the days of wine, bleu cheese, and Santa’s boot-shaped cookies. Days that stretch from Thanksgiving to the second week in January, like a kitchen remodeling project that’s gone on waaay too long. This is the dark side of the holidays, chronic indulgence that steals your chance to feel good and be present while giving presents because you’re too busy feeling furious at yourself for abandoning your will power. Again.

the wellness wagon

It’s understandable if you’re feeling complicated about the holidays this year. Entering the holiday season can feel fraught with stress at the best of times. With 

 tightening down again worldwide, you might not know what to make of a season that traditionally centers around community-based gatherings.

intentional gifting

No need to stress about holiday shopping this season. We've made the list of conscious, organic, cruelty-free gifts and checked it twice for you. Here's a roundup of our favorite bath-centric products.

Beyond the Body

family traditions

mindful downtime

holiday landing gear

finding balance

thanksgiving recipe refresh

write of passage

surrender to stillness

depression detox

the wellness wagon

intentional gifting

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