Show your lips some love with this Spiced Cider Lip Scrub 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil 1 Tablespoon of Honey 1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar 2 drops of Orange 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark 1 drop of Clove 1 drop of Nutmeg Need to restock your essential oil supply? I can help. Start here. ... Read More
Carving out time within your day to pause, exhale and embrace a hot cup of tea has long been a practice around the world. This delicious practice can also therapeutic benefits - from choosing tea leaves for their healing powers to the meditative acts of brewing, pouring and sipping to inhaling the mood enhancing aromas that rise to fill the atmosphere. I’ve come to enjoy adding essential oils to my tea, both for the enhanced flavor and the amazing aroma, and believe you will too. Here are 3 Essential Oils that will enhance your tea ritual: Lemon Vitality, which offers a bright, refreshing taste, Bergamot Vitality, which offers a fresh, citrusy flavor and Cinnamon Bark Vitality which offers a warm, spicy flavor. Your tea ritual can be as unique as you are and has the ability ... Read More
Your thoughts create your life. So here's some inspiration to help you choose them wisely. Grab your copy of the October Edition of Mindset Matters below. ... Read More
I gazed out of the window watching the trees blow in the wind realizing the mundane experience of getting an oil change had given me a breath of fresh air. It was the first time in as long as I could remember that I had just stopped, just waited, just enjoyed. I had given our daughter my phone so she could watch a movie during our possible two hours wait, so I wasn't scrolling, answering or checking. We were stuck as we waited for the work to be done and the view faced a line of trees dancing in the morning breeze. I was both thankful and a bit ashamed. Thankful that this experience was happening, even if it was in a not so cozy car care space. And ashamed because I don't do it more often. That somehow I've come to a point in my life that has caused me to squeeze out the dear ... Read More
I gave our sweet girl the most relaxing bath a few nights ago. She's been a bit emotional and inconsolable lately and I thought this might help. I added a few drops of lavender essential oil to the diffuser and ran warm bath water. Then I let her add a few lavender petals to the water. She thought it was a game and she enjoyed it. And she calmed down. She was all giggles and smiles and didn't want to get out of the water. Of course, I enjoyed it too. Watching our sweet girl experience the benefits of these natural resources that have such an amazing impact on our well-being. Self-care, care that is provided for you, by you, is something we must learn, practice and teach. It's not a luxury. It's a necessity. As a nurse, I'm afraid that we take better care of our cars and shoes than ... Read More
In the Company of Women, Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs is an amazing book. Written by Grace Bonney, the Founder of Design Sponge, the book explores the work of women in a variety of industries from all over the world. Page after page after page describes women who get up every day and go for it, making their dreams happen in the midst of challenges and changes, experiencing triumphs, living lives that enable them to do the work the love and doing work that enables them to live lives they love. A few of my favorites (I have more than a few) include Roxane Gay - Writer, Bethany Yellowtail - Fashion Designer and Diana Yen, Food Stylist and Author. To learn more about them, go buy the book! Can you tell? I absolutely love this book. I could - ... Read More
Rise. Pray. Work. Repeat. This summarizes my wonderful life. Whether I'm writing books, creating course content or designing something special, each day includes waking up, praying continuously and working hard. And it's nothing short of a blessing. To work online and simultaneously care for our children is a gift that I don't take for granted. I get to teach, share, nurture and love from my home each and everyday because of your love and support of small business and I appreciate that. Thank you for embracing me and shopping small today, and every day throughout the year. Take advantage of the $20 discount on the Aromatherapy class bundle. And check out the new prints in the shop. Your 20% off coupon code is BlackFriday. Thank you for being here with me. Be sure to remind your ... Read More
I am beyond thrilled to announce that I'll begin launching a new series of online classes this week. My journey has been long and insightful and it's my desire to share as many tools and resources with you as I can. I'll be offering classes that'll help you conquer stress in all areas of your life, from health and wellness to writing and entrepreneurship. We all need support, encouragement and resources to accomplish our goals and what I've learned and experienced will help you do that. It's such a tremendous blessing to be alive right now and experience the opportunities that the online world offers. Every single day I get to wake up to my dream job and life, one in which I'm present with our children each day and can continue to do work that I'm so passionate about. I simply want to ... Read More
Tracie call 4485... Tracie call 4485.... Could it be? Am I getting another chance? There's nothing but great excitement and anticipation when that call is made knowing there's a CABGx4 (coronary artery bypass graft surgery) on the operating room board today. Yes? We need you to be heart holder in OR12. Okay! What a sacred honor. To place your hands in the chest of a living being and hold their heart while the surgeon ever so meticulously reroutes their vessels. I always stood there, hardly breathing, in awe of the gift and the opportunity. They'd never know I was there. They'd never know the gift they'd given me or the prayers I'd pray for them, yet our lives crossed paths and would never be the same again. The only thing I'd ever wanted to do as a nurse was work in ... Read More
