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A Road To A More Active Me
Feeling drained ALL the time is something I have just become accustomed to…three kids, three animals…. enough said. But now it’s to the point where I literally count down the hours until I can go back to bed, and this starts when I wake up. Well, this just makes me feel shitty, especially as a parent. I feel like I’m missing out on spending time with them because I’m just SO DAMN tired. Then the anxiety starts to creep in: “You shouldn’t be so tired, spend time doing shit with your kids, tomorrow I’m going to start fresh” (this sometimes holds anxiety at bay…until the next day). For a while,…
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Farmhouse Teas: My Mini Review
Anyone that knows me knows how much of a tea lover I am. About two years ago, I decided to remove caffeine from my diet since I started to realize that it was contributing to my anxiety through my own experiences and much research. If you want to read more about this, you can find it here. Loving my morning brew and missing it, oh so much, I started to replace it with tea. I love trying new teas and have gained quite the collection. So, when Farmhouse Teas popped up in my feed, I decided to give it a go. I was like a kid in the candy store,…
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Palo Santo: The Mystic and Magic
Ah, the sweet yet almost peppery smell of Palo Santo…I recently bought my first burn stick after using sage for many years, and I instantly was intrigued. I wouldn’t say it has a less overpowering smell than incense or sage just different (in a fabulous way 😉). It immediately takes your mind for a walk through a magical forest full of beautiful creatures, a sense of wonder, and a fresh start. So, what is the history behind this magical tree? What ancient traditions are you releasing when you smudge? What are the ethics behind harvesting its gifts? What is Palo Santo used for? The smell of Palo Santo is undeniable…
