I am sipping on organic coffee, brainstorming ideas about holiday gift giving. Each year that comes, I try to remind myself to settle into the holiday season with a gratefulness (versus rushing through it and missing the value of this time). I find true joy in gift-giving, yet, I do no simply want to buy a gift for the sake of checking a person off my list. Bringing our intention to generosity and the spirit of this scared season is really what stirs up our hearts, isn't i

I find the best gift to give is one of health & well-being! It is not unusual for me to create a gift basket of healthy foods, teas, supplements, and natural body care products for my loved ones. Alright, I admit, I sometimes throw in a bottle of wine and dark chocolate, but they have their place in the antioxidant world! Besides, socks and gift cards tend to get lost in the shuffle of life. How many people do you know who always lose their gift cards, or walk around with

Good morning everyone! It's May 11th and there remains a blanket of snow here in Northern Maine. I am fighting with what I see and trust that spring and renewal is coming! Speaking of new things, if you are in the spring-fever shopping mode, put a spin on your purchasing. I've been trying to support smaller businesses & artisans during this time as so many of us our challenged in our jobs/finances due to COVID-19. One of the platforms you can do this is on Etsy. The amo

It is officially November. Let the holiday preparation begin! :-) If you're like me, I start window shopping well before this time. I'm not an overboard shopper, but I do enjoy giving gifts that can add value to another's state of wellbeing (body, soul & spirit). This series of posts will focus on these types of gifts- ones that can add health, beauty, and goodness to the receiver. Of course, these are my personal ideas, so you pick and choose which ones may suit your lo