Happy New Year! I'll go ahead and say it - I love the start of a new year and the renewed energy that (usually) comes with it. While I believe that a "fresh start" can happen at anytime (you don't need to wait for a new year, a new week, etc), I do feel that there's a different energy to a new year that I love to use to my advantage for brainstorming, visioning, and intention setting. So here, I'm sharing my intentions for 2022.
Wow, it’s been a minute! 😬 And in that minute we welcomed Isabella Miriana to our family in July 💛 Needless to say, my mind has been elsewhere as I navigate all that comes with the newborn/baby stage again!
I had a difficult postpartum experience (PPD) with Luca so I was really anticipating a similar experience. I'm happy to say this time around has been SO much better than expected! I set myself up with a support system and a better postnatal plan than I did with Luca and I think it made all the difference.
I am all about living the high vibrational life (though it's not always easy!) and love elevating my mood through acts of self-care and self-love. In general, I think showing yourself any act of self-care and self-love helps raise your vibes, but using wellness and beauty products you love takes it even further - especially if those products are infused with crystals! Below, I round up my favorite crystal-infused wellness products and share how I use/incorporate them into my daily routine.
This month's Meet the Maker features Mo Seetubtim, the founder of one of my favorite journal brands, The Happiness Planner. Mo's mission is to help people becomehappier, more whole, and ultimately, more fulfilled. Her journals help people become aware of who they are, what shaped them to the way they are, and what they can do to heal, remove limiting beliefs, and help change patterns.
This yellow-orange-ish spice is full of amazing benefits! I've heard a lot about turmeric's anti-inflammatory benefits but when I discovered it as an ingredient popping up in some of my skincare products, it made me wonder what other benefits it offers. As it turns out - a lot! Here are a few of the benefits that resonated most with me, as well as three ways to add more of this spice into your life to fully reap its benefits!
A running list of books I'm reading or have read so far this year. Because I used to be good about recording this information on Goodreads but no longer do... so picking it up here (hopefully)! I read most nights before bed and usually have a couple of books in rotation. Some books are more slow going than others and some books I read cover to cover in a few days. I like to read a variety of books each year; from self-improvement/discovery (no surprise there!) to autobiographies and historical fiction (my favorite historical fiction period is WWII) to classic beach reads.
This month's Meet the Maker features friends Jami and Danielle, the founders of the high vibrational living brand, Positive Times. Positive Times is inspired by the connection of mind, body & earth and the confidence that manifests from it. Everything they make incorporates materials and messages meant to evoke strength, positivity, and healing. Each piece is handcrafted and assembled mindfully with these core values in mind.
I first learned of the benefits of cold therapy when visiting a friend in Finland, where they partake in ice baths year round via the freezing cold Baltic Sea! It's now been popularized in the US through various channels but I believe mainly in part due to a Dutch man named Wim Hof.
This month's Meet the Maker features sisters Naana, Abena, and Akua from the brand Karite. Karite is a skincare company based out of New Jersey that makes the most luxurious raw shea butter moisturizers. They use all natural ingredients sustainably and ethically sourced from Ghana (where the sisters are from!) and the US.
Giving yourself a facial massage has never been easier - with beautiful tools galore to choose from (or your hands!), all the how-to's outlined online, and only a few minutes of your time, you can give your skin some serious TLC from the comforts of your own home. Here are five reasons why you'll want to start incorporating facial massages into your self-care routine.
This month's Meet the Maker features designer Sarah Lewis from Hiouchi Jewels - a Handcrafted Bohemian Jewelry & Home Decor line. ‘Hiouchi’ is the name of the area where Sarah lived in the majestic Northern California Redwoods, and is inspired by her time there. Now based in Evergreen, Colorado, Sarah is inspired her new home in the mountains, and creates her collection with love.
