by Laura | Feb 27, 2018 | Kids, Lifestyle, Relationships
When I read this quote by Kate Winslet, it struck me to my core, “As a child, I never heard one woman say to me, ‘I love my body.’ Not my mother, my elder sister, my best friend. No one woman has ever said, ‘I am so proud of my body.’ So...
by Laura | Feb 16, 2018 | Kids, Lifestyle, Relationships
In the wake of recent mass shootings, like so many people out there, my heart has been heavy. I’ve wondered what I can do for my own children, then my thoughts turned to other children, the ones who grow up to be bad guys. There are so many kids at risk that get...
by Laura | Jan 8, 2018 | Food, Kids, Lifestyle
In the spring of 2017, my seven year old son developed a rash. It was a rash that was showing up all over his body, including his face. Given the nature of the rash and the way we were eating at the time, we decided it was time to do a simple cleanse to help his body...
by Laura | Oct 24, 2017 | Kids, Lifestyle
Halloween is a fun holiday that children look forward to each year, but it’s actually my least favorite holiday. Yep, it is. I dread the amount of sugar that seems to be the focus of many holidays, and this is one of the worst. (I actually strongly dislike all...
by Laura | Oct 23, 2017 | Essential Oils, Kids, Lifestyle
The one and only body butter I use for myself and my kiddos simply made from skin nourishing ingredients. For years I had really dry skin, and I lived in a really dry climate. in the winter, my skin could never get enough lotion, and no matter how much I put on, my...
by Laura | Jul 10, 2017 | Essential Oils, Lifestyle
After noticing one too many of my precious lashes falling out, I had to do something quick. This DIY eyelash growth serum costs mere pennies per batch and does the trick. About a month ago as I was washing my face, I lost a few lashes. I looked at my eyelashes and...