Christmas decorations are still adding festive joy around me. Our paper snowflakes on the windows, our massive brown paper bag stars adorn the walls, the tree covered in ornaments that stir memories, candles with dancing flames, spots of eye-catching greenery and dried oranges, half the lights sparkling white, half shining in multicolor as requested by … Read more
Oh December, what a way to start! Today held moments of wonder, peace, stillness; and moments of stretching and exhaustion. I felt like we found that wrinkle in time that rewound the weeks and landed us in early autumn. It felt like a late September day. We shed our snow attire and donned our lighter … Read more
It’s the last day of the year. I always feel a little bit of wonder and terror when I hit a momentous day like this. All the questions… Have I done enough? What have I done? Did I live well and really LIVE? Sometimes it feels like I’m just holding my breath waiting for the … Read more
I launched the blog and then fell off a cliff… Not really. But that’s a bit how it has felt learning how to “life” with a two year old and three month old. It’s been so beautiful; AND it has been an adjustment. When Auren went back to work, I realized how keenly I needed … Read more
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. I’m in denial that Blythe is now one month old. How do these first weeks fly by so quickly? The newborn season seems to pass in the blink of an eye. I experience … Read more
Blythe Emery Lenna, born at home on 5/31/20 at 5:13am, 5lbs. 11oz. 18in. She surprised us all with her early and rapid arrival. And what JOY! She came at 37 weeks and in about three hours of active labor. Quite the shock compared to our 24 hour labor with big sister Libbi who was born … Read more
My purpose with this post is to draw awareness to the shifts and changes that happen within a mother’s body, emotions and heart during the weaning process more than it is about “how to wean.”.
I started making this spray because I wanted my linens to smell fresh before bed. After a little more research and development it quickly became my go-to, multifaceted spray for linens AND for sleep! I mist it over my shirt, hair and over our pillows before bed. I particularly enjoy it during pregnancy when my … Read more
Pregnancy Update — Baby O’Connell the Second — 14-27 Weeks Our second trimester began right before Christmas. We had a few family gatherings and chose those moments to share the news with grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins. The holidays are such a whimsical times of family celebration and our sweet bundle made them feel even … Read more
“Aromatherapy is considered to be a holistic form of complementary medicine which works due to the combination of the chemical constituents, the method of administration and the effect of the aromas on the limbic system which affects mood.” – Laura Wallbank, Royal Berkshire Aromatherapy utilizes the essential oils extracted from plants for their therapeutic effects … Read more