Shopping for organic foods has fallen on the defense for consumers as we need to be pro-active in finding truly pure products. For decades, the Organic Foods Industry has been self-regulating industry, but recently has come under guidance of the USDA. Some are not sure this has been the best step for really protecting consumers […]
3 Steps To Discovering Authentic Self-Care
Two Inches of Wool, The Simple Art of Self-Care is now available in a print version on Amazon. The first several days it launched, the Kindle version quickly jumped to a #1 best seller in several categories: Self-help, Happiness & Mental Health! There are tens of thousands of articles, books, blogs and “experts” in holistic, […]
Two Inches of Wool In The News
Two Inches of Wool, the book, has been in the works for over four years. It’s packed with almost 400 pages (print version) of actionable steps you can take each day to take in some self-care, self-awareness building skills, and healthy community with some friends. Just three days before launching, Two Inches of Wool […]
Simple Gratitude, The Wool Blanket
Gratitude crosses all cultural barriers, race relations, age, gender and religious contexts. It can enter every season of life no matter what circumstances are present. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey wreaking destruction throughout Texas, I’m reminded again of the power of gratitude to connect us as living, loving beings. We often think of gratitude […]
The Key To Authentic Natural Living
Follow my blog with Bloglovin What is the key to natural living? Where do you begin? How do you decide what is best? The internet is filled with blogs dedicated to natural, organic living. We have endless resources for discovering new recipes, supplements, techniques and experts to give us ideas for better living. Pure Home […]
Summer Love: Au Naturale Popsicles
Popsicles are a classic treat of summer. I love summer when the weather is warmer and life is sometimes more simple than during the hustle and bustle of the school year. We spent one of the first days of summer vacation running through the sprinkler and eating popsicles. I’ve made many popsicles over the years, […]
Eliminating Lice Without Toxic Chemicals
Surprisingly, I had sailed through 10 years of parenting before I encountered head lice. I was mortified. The pests arrived one month after we had moved into a new home, at the time my kids were 1, 4, 6, 8 & 10. Two of them were girls with long blond hair. I was exhausted from […]
How to really find the best quality essential oils
The essential oil business is booming, distributors and overnight “experts” are popping up all over as are training programs to promote better understanding. For the average consumer though, knowledge, a good dose of common sense and some discernment to sift through the hype will pay dividends as you invest in essential oils. In this market, […]
Organic Yoga Clothing Supports Ethical Farming and Local Communities
Today is Veteran’s Day and each year I feel inadequate in showing my gratitude to those who have served our country for all they have done and continue to do to keep our country Great. As an average citizen, it is easy to get caught up in the day to day busy-ness that in the […]
10 Grown-Up Ways to Enjoy Pumpkins & Nourish Your Body
Pumpkins aren’t just for October. They remind me of Fall and all that we should be thankful for. There are so many heirloom pumpkins now that the iconic, perfectly shaped pumpkin is so ordinary. All these varieties and shapes of pumpkins remind me of people and how different we are, not only our outward appearance, […]