Four Keys To Mindful Parenting
Back-to-School Prep: Emotional and Mental Safety By Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. via GOOP Katy is sobbing as she says goodbye to her summer friends. She feels worried about the coming school year and how she will fit in with her new buzz cut. On top of a challenging school schedule for his junior year, Sam has […]
Grapefruit-Mint Sugar Scrub
Looking for a new bath essential for your wellness cabinet? This incredible sugar scrub will leave your body smelling fresh with nourished and silky skin. Ingredients: – 1/2 cup of coconut oil – 1/2 cup of sugar – 20 to 25 drops of Grapefruit EO – 10 to 15 drops of Peppermint EO Directions: Mix […]
Nail Serum
If you’re like me, your cuticles are dry and nails are brittle, particularly in the cold and extremely hot seasons. Or from being a mom dealing with multiple baby wipes, hand cleaners and other drying solutions. Well, because time is of the essence this easy-breezy DIY nail serum is this mama’s dream come true. ITEMS: […]
Sparkling Jewels
Life’s busy for everyone, but if we can get one thing simply done, Amen! When it comes to our precious jewelry, keeping them sparkly-clean is essential. An easy-breezy DIY cleaner I love (as does my mother) is the Thieves-Vodka mix. ITEMS: 2 tbsp Thieves Household Cleaner 2 tbsp vodka DIRECTIONS: Mix ingredients in a small […]
Eucalyptus Peppermint Neck Wraps
Life is too short to not spoil yourself. You’re worth it, especially after a long week. What I love about self-care is that you don’t need a fancy spa with a gigantic price tag. Self-care should be fun, effortless, and as inexpensive as possible. For a nice dose of zen, try this neck wrap spa […]
Blueberry-Lavender Ice Cream
Five ingredients and five minutes—that’s all it takes to prep this healthy homemade ice cream recipe! The flavor of lavender is becoming increasingly popular in desserts, but many of them don’t even contain real lavender. They instead rely on artificial ingredients and coloring. But not this ice cream! Blueberries give this blend a lovely purple/blue […]
Essential Oils for Summer Wellness
Summer is here, a time when we embrace the ever-needed vacation both mentally and physically. Ironically, the summer can still be challenging because we are trying to fit everything in. So, what can you do about it? Use this season to catch-up on self-care to simmer the summer tizzies. As you consider incorporating wellness routines […]
Essential Oils & Skin Type
When it comes to facial nourishment, essential oils are an added benefit to your beauty cabinet. The magic of essential oils is their multi-purpose treatment for various skin types. The oils can be applied into your skin creams and body lotions, added to a serum or sprinkled into a bath for a full body hydration. […]
Cheesy Mac & Cheese
Yes, eating healthy is key to our wellness and longevity, but so is balance! So, I’m honour of balance, here’s a scrumptious mac and cheese recipe that’s sure to be a win with the kids, or anyone who loves good ol’ comfort food. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère cheese 1 1/2 cups coarsely […]
Guided Imagery Meditation
Looking to wind down after the hectic day? Try a guided imagery meditation. In this practice you use positive words and music (spa/meditation music is preferred) to help guide your imagination toward a relaxed and concentrated state. Select images of a calming and safe place such as the beach or a walk in nature — […]