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Take a Time-Out: Post-Holiday Reflections and Intentions Dec 27, 2024

Take a Post-Holiday Time-Out

The holidays can be such a magically, fun time. Family gatherings, delicious food, and the joy of togetherness-99.9% of the time makes me warm and fuzzy. But if I am honest, the older I get, the more the "fitting it all in" and doing so with a joyful heart can be a...

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Joy and Sorrow Can Co-Exist: Finding Hope in the Holidays Dec 13, 2024

Joy and Sorrow Can Co-Exist: A Lesson From a Christmas Ornament

The holidays are often painted as the most joyful time of the year. But for many of us, they come with a mix of emotions—joy, sorrow, longing, and even a little hope. This year, I’ve been feeling that mix more than ever.

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Avoiding SLS: What It Is & Why Iā€™m Avoiding It Dec 12, 2024

What’s the Deal with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)? Why It’s Time to Clean Up Your Routine

Based on a recent poll from my audience, one thing became clear: you want simple, actionable steps for making safer product choices. So here we go, friends. Let’s talk about one of the most...

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Navigating the Caregiving Journey with Your Parents Dec 10, 2024

Tools and Tips for Supporting a Loved One

Caregiving for a loved one is one of life’s most challenging, exhausting yet meaningful journeys. Whether you’re stepping into the role for the first time or have been on this path for years, finding tools to make the process more manageable...

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Avoid Toxic Fragrance in "Floor" Cleaning Products Nov 17, 2024

Let’s talk about cleaning your floors.

Hold up, don't get so excited. LOL. Truly this isn't the topic I thought I would be blogging about either. But I get this question all too often... How do you manage to clean your floors without using toxic fragrance?

We all want products that...

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Tech for the Non-Techie: My Fun Journey with a Tech Club Membership Oct 15, 2024

So, confession time—I am not tech-savvy. I have sent emails to the wrong group of people more than once & been unable to unmute myself on zoom too many times to count.  In fact, the thought of learning what the buttons meant in my Zoom back office or trying to actually locate my...

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Some of NC needs More than a GOOD deal Oct 09, 2024

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to snag deals, and while the sales end today, I can’t help but acknowledge the conflict I am struggling with. I know Prime Deals can be something to get excited about but the heartbreak happening in North Carolina has my mind elsewhere.

As many of you know,...

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Waking in the Night? Sep 29, 2024

Ever wonder why you wake up around the same time every night?

The reason may not be as random as you think.

I have been a Natural Medicine Junkie for a long time (24 plus years now).  I have found so many of my clients have similar complaints and patterns. Many of them don't sleep...

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Red Light- Passing Trend or Here to Stay? Apr 30, 2024

Red Light Therapy. Is it a passing trend or is it truly something we all need to add to our tool box?

Red Light Therapy uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and has been used to treat a variety of medical and cosmetic conditions. It is painless and noninvasive. It seems to be all the rage right now....

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National Vitamin C Day Apr 04, 2024

Today is National Vitamin C Day!

Hail, Vitamin C. You are a powerhouse of a nutrient!  We need you desperately. You help us form and maintain our connective tissues- think skin, bones, teeth. You are a powerful antioxidant and help protect our cells from free radical damage. 

Based on...

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You said Insect Goo. Wait...What??? Mar 30, 2024

Confectioner's Sugar - What is It? Wait...WHAT?

Blame it on Hu Kitchen.

Yes, I'm the geek who gets excited about reading labels! It all started when I picked up a bag of dark chocolate gems from Hu Kitchen.

Have you ever wondered what makes candies glossy? You know, that shiny appearance they...

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Why Do We Need to Worry about Mica? Jan 10, 2024

Disrupting the Beauty Industry

Hey there, friends! After seven amazing years with Beautycounter, I've made a commitment to voice loud and clear why we should all be paying close attention to the beauty industry right now.

Today, let's dive into one of the unsung heroes behind that dazzling...

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