Make Your Own Sugar Scrub
Saving Face To exfoliate or not exfoliate: that is the question. I have extra sensitive skin, so I’ve decided not to scrub my face with sandpaper to make it “glow” like an exfoliant label will advertise. I currently use a skin product with AHA, which is a chemical exfoliant. It does more of a gradual […]
Meal Planning with Kids
My friend offhandedly asked if I include my kids in my meal planning process. I immediately felt shame once I heard this because, of course I should include them in the process. The truth is, there is not much of a process. My kitchen table is the canvas, and I create with the best intentions […]
Tending a Garden
How many weeks until spring?! As I write this, it’s about 8 weeks until March 20th. In theory, it’s not that long, so I’m looking ahead to see what needs to be done. I cannot say with confidence that I am the most environmentally friendly person. I take advantage of the planet more than I’d […]
The Oil Cleansing Method
The Oil Cleansing Method is a method of washing your face using natural oils such as coconut, jojoba, or grape seed oils. This became trendy among the ancestral health community, a lifestyle that seemed to support a natural way of eating. If you are interested in the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM), before you start rubbing […]
How Does Your Garden Grow
Gardening as been a steady tradition in my family for the past 12 years. In 2010, I had a strong desire to create a different life form, sprouting in my urban-suburban plot of land. Michael Pollan’s words beckoned me, “Eat food, not much, mostly plants” (Pollan, 2006). My first seeds were coddled: I started exactly […]
Hydration Hack
How much pure water do you drink? If you are a woman aged 19-70, you need about 74 oz of water a day. This is an average and varies on individual need. I came up with a little hack for myself to self-monitor my water intake. I practiced it consistently the first half of 2022, […]
Should I Take a Collagen Supplement?
The Trend of Collagen I know, I know, collagen is the darling of health these days. Until recently, I believed collagen had some amazing benefits. I would get a jar of it every month, using Amazon’s subscribe and save feature, thinking I was getting a deal. There are numerous studies that show positive effects of […]