A quick note: I’m 14 months postpartum as I write this and I think that’s how long it has taken me to really process my birthing experience and find contentment in my own story. With anything the temptation for comparison is strong. Just know that this is my story and it’s unique to me. EveryContinue reading “My Unmedicated Birth Story”
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Why I Practice Minimalism
Please tell me I’m not the only one who made decluttering a hobby during the pandemic. It became a part time job to create donation piles and color coordinate my items after watching the Home Edit. It was very therapeutic to declutter our space – my soul even felt lighter. Now, to be fully honest,Continue reading “Why I Practice Minimalism”
Helping your guy to switch to nontoxic products
There are a lot of differences between me and my husband, Jeff. Maybe one of the biggest differences is our skincare routine. Let me tell you how it goes: I use a wash, toner, serum, eye cream, exfolitor, mask, and moisturizer – all before I do my makeup. My husband on the other hand letsContinue reading “Helping your guy to switch to nontoxic products”
Plastic Free Milk Storage
I just celebrated a year of breastfeeding! I know this isn’t the case for everyone but I really loved – really LOVED – breastfeeding and wish we could keep going. But I started to struggle with a low supply once we started baby-led weaning so one year of breastfeeding is both a celebration and theContinue reading “Plastic Free Milk Storage”
I left Instagram for a month. Here’s what I learned.
Around Thanksgiving the Lord asked me to take a break from Instagram. Life was draining the life out of me and I was using Instagram as an escape, under the guise of helping others with the content I shared. On December 1, I deleted the Instagram app off my phone. I didn’t even write downContinue reading “I left Instagram for a month. Here’s what I learned.”
6 Products I Don’t Buy Anymore
I’m currently two weeks into my Instagram sabbatical for the month of December (I’m loving it, by the way.) Before my IG detox, I got a lot of DMs about everyday switches for waste-free/waste-less products. I’m learning that sometimes the biggest changes are what I stop doing to make room for something better. In thisContinue reading “6 Products I Don’t Buy Anymore”
Sustainable Gift Guide
I’m embracing mindful buying for Christmas this year. Keeping 1) a budget, 2) the recipient, 3) the source of the gift and 4) the impact on the environment is NO small task. Hopefully this guide is helpful and makes gift giving a little less stressful this year. (I’ve included some handy coupons and discount codesContinue reading “Sustainable Gift Guide”
Where toxins hide in your home
Besides the obvious weed killer with a “call Poison Control” warning on it, what areas of your home should you check for toxins? These are the top areas: Inside your makeup bag The majority of makeups (even name brands!) contain skin irritants like dyes, parabens, and heavy metals. My entire makeup collection is Sheer MineralsContinue reading “Where toxins hide in your home”
Laundry + Minimalism
My not-so-secret confession: I adore doing laundry. It’s one of my favorite chores. Even though I enjoy laundry, I am always looking for ways to simplify. I do laundry once a week (typically on the weekend). I do 2 loads weekly and 3 loads every other week. The two weekly loads are for mine andContinue reading “Laundry + Minimalism”
A Guide for Nontoxic Baby Toys
When I was pregnant, our home was almost 100% nontoxic. And then I realized that we would be bringing in/gifted baby toys and started thinking about potential toxins in toys. Toys that would make up our little girl’s first environment, help her learn and play, and would go in her mouth and touch her skin.Continue reading “A Guide for Nontoxic Baby Toys”
The Nontoxic Journal 