This morning, my youngest ran down his preschool hallway for the first time. He stopped every few steps to touch the artwork on the walls. “Ada, mama! Ada!” Animal, mama! Animal! He hardly glanced back. As other parents corralled their little ones, I stood frozen in the doorway, tears flowing despite my best efforts to […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Loungewear has gotten an upgrade as of late. These days, pajamas aren’t just a convenience or an afterthought—they’re part of a holistic nighttime ritual. Whether you’re going to work, working from home, or running errands, getting dressed […]
Colorful wallpaper has become one of my favorite ways to shift the mood of a room. Each pattern started as a hunch, something I wanted to feel, and then became a backdrop we now live with every day. Together they tell a story of how our house has taken shape, layer by layer. These are […]
We all know the feeling: Friday rolls around, and while the weekend is calling, your to-do list is longer than ever. That’s where a simple Friday productivity list comes in. It’s an intentional way to close out the week so you can step into Monday calm, prepared, and stress-free. With just a few mindful steps, […]
Feeling tired, foggy, or just not like yourself? Low iron could be quietly stealing your energy. But here’s the catch: Not all iron supplements are created equal. Some iron supplements barely absorb no matter the dose, while others work but can cause serious digestive issues. Ferritin+ from Flora takes a radically different approach. It’s a […]
I find that reading in the summer often feels like a pastime, something to fill long afternoons or bring along on vacation. Come fall, it transforms into a practice—an anchor for slower mornings and softer evenings. With the air cooling and the pace of life shifting, the stories we reach for start to hold more […]
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Transitioning my home from summer to fall is my absolute favorite. There’s a certain calm that fills me as I settle into new routines, tuck away warm weather essentials and bring out heavier throws and fall decor. It can be tempting to go wild with decorative pumpkins and faux foliage, and while there’s nothing wrong […]
If you’ve ever eaten a maple-drizzled pancake stack and felt like crawling back into bed an hour later… you’re not alone. I love a sweet start now and then, but 90% of the time, I’m starting the day with a savory breakfast to keep my blood sugar steady and my energy up. A fiber- and […]
If you haven’t yet subscribed to my Substack, it’s where I get a little more personal—writing from the heart about self-care, motherhood, wellness, and all things in between. This post resonated with our community there, so today I wanted to share an excerpt with you here. “Healthy eating” means different things to different people, and I […]