Category: Mindfulness
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KIWI BASIL CALMING TEA BLEND
There are 42 days left of summer. I’m patiently awaiting fall, so I’ve been keeping track. Around this time, I begin to notice the beauty of summer while knowing that the all the things about the season that annoy me will be waning out, which makes appreciation come much easier. This re-discovered appreciation inspired me…
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ROSE APPLE CRUMBLE
Roses are always such a classic go-to for me. But for some reason, I feel like people think they’re too common. Like, they’re too cliche or something. But they really inspire me. When I incorporate roses into the recipes I share here, they become my muse. They’re gorgeous. They’re tasty. And they smell absolutely amazing.…
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WHEN I NEED RELAXATION SUPPORT
Lately tension has been making a strong appearance in my life. When anxious thoughts get the best of me, I get tense. And when I get tense often or for long periods of time, it takes a toll on my overall health. So I’ve learned a few ways to cope and get me through. I’d…
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THE INNER CHATTER
You know that inner chatter that just won’t stop? That noise that is naggingly reminding you that you have a lot of things to do all the time. I notice it the most when I sit down to take a break or do something for myself. It’s exhausting. Lately I’ve been exploring it a bit…
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CREAMY HIBISCUS
Creamy hibiscus. More like dreamy hibiscus. Anyway, I can’t believe I’m sharing an iced drink in February. It’s unreal. Today was a beautiful and sunny 60 degrees. It’s the first day this year I didn’t have to wear a jacket. Pretty strange. The last few days have been sunny and it had me dreaming of…
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ROSES FOR YOUR TOESES
Valentine’s Day was two days ago so if you happened upon some roses that day, they probably already have begun to wilt. Why not get some more life out of them and make a foot bath? I’ll show you how to do it. I actually didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, but I did buy…
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BEDTIME MOON MILK
Sleep is a topic I’m wildly passionate about. So it makes sense for me to share a bedtime moon milk recipe I love. It’s made with calming herbs that promote relaxation and ease. And it helped me get out of a rough time. Sometimes I meet people who tell me they have a hard time…
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HOW TO SPARK JOY IN FEBRUARY
Thinking about joy in February seemed challenging at best. Even though it’s the shortest month it always feels a little rough to get through. This year I changed my mindset about and used February as an opportunity to discover what brings me joy. Challenge accepted! ICE CREAM I’m a big proponent of ice cream in…
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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DRIED FLORAL BOOKMARKS
It hit me the other day that I haven’t seen flowers for a few months. I’m a cereal flower photo taker and after scrolling through the photos in my phone, the last photo of a flower I took was October 4th, that’s 4 months ago! Too long without flowers. Since it’s still winter and fresh…
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I MADE AN ICE WREATH FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH
Have you ever made an ice wreath before? They are pretty darn cute and a great way to practice mindfulness. If you’ve never heard of them before, they are exactly what you think they are. Cute little wreaths made out of ice. Lately I’ve been looking for ways to live a more mindful life. To…
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HOW TO SPARK JOY IN JANUARY
How do you feel about January? I’ve talked a lot about how January makes me feel but I’m curious what everyone else thinks. I’m not sure if I’ve ever met anyone who prefers winter over other seasons, but who knows, maybe they’re out there. Somewhere. I used to think that joy comes with the big…