Category: Self-Care

I literally just let out an exhale as I sat down to write this. LOL. Does that explain it all? I’ve wanted to sit down and write a life update for a while. I’ve had so many thoughts and things to share, and have really felt this pull lately to get back to capturing and […]

Simply Real Health Holiday Gift Guide 2021 This year has certainly been a big one. Even if you haven’t had any life-changing moments, sometimes (most often, really) it’s just the small things that add up. Daily walks in the sunshine. Moving your body in a way that feels good. Spending time with the people you […]

Have you ever made your own DIY beauty & skincare products? If not, I 10/10 recommend because not only is it sustainable, relaxing and affordable…. it’s also kinda fun?! And it doesn’t take nearly as much time as you might expect. As long as you have a couple simple, key ingredients, you’re all set— and […]

(updated July 2023) Can we talk about skin protection for a hot sec? And I don’t just mean from the sun, although it’s important to be smart about that. I mean educated protection from all things harmful (like the chemicals and so many toxic ingredients in most conventional sunscreens).  Because if you ask me, protecting […]

Let’s talk glowy skin. Like “vacationing in Maui, just took a walk on the beach,” sun-kissed and dewy sort of skin. But minus the actual act of laying out to tan, because this mama is trying to achieve that glow without overly-exposing my skin to the sun and UV rays. Some sunshine is great– early […]

You know those women who just seem like they’ve got it all together? Of course, NO one has it all perfect— but they do have this air about them…. like they’re unbothered by the small things and so easily find ways to prioritize themselves while also loving on their families and chasing their dreams. Even […]

So, today I want to talk SLEEP. Why? Because we live in this always-on, always-up, always plugged-in world… and it can really take it’s toll  on us, even if we don’t realize. This past year, especially so, where there’s never been more screen time, more time at home, and more reasons than ever that we […]

I love talking about natural swaps to make, because you guys all know what I big believer I am in making tiny changes over time. That it’s really about the things you’re doing in daily life that add up to your health overall, how you feel, and how your body is operating from the inside […]

When was the last time you let yourself actually SLOW DOWN? To breathe more. To not rush. And to delight in the little things you notice and see and experience when you finally do. It’s the best thing motherhood has taught me, for sure….. and this last year too. Because here’s the thing: you’re not […]

So, I don’t know about you, but I used to go into the New Year with these huge, overhauled goals for how I was going to change my routines and up my efficiency. Can you relate to that one? I figured you might. But, here’s the thing: that has really changed for me over the […]

Simply Real Health Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Ooooh, what a year, what a year! If there’s one thing 2020 has shown me, it’s to find ways to celebrate the small things. The mini delights. The happy accidents. The pieces of hopefulness and serendipity that have shown up in the middle of some really, really hard […]

This year has been, well….. a lot of things. Challenging and unpredictable, and also slower, eye-opening & a great teacher in so many ways. Heading into the holidays feels different in 2020, no matter what your plans are this year and who you’re spending them with. I know people who are opting to get together […]