YOUR SKIN IS A TOP PRIORITY!
You cant follow my routine and then freak out if it don't work for you! My skin is oily some days, dry others &it even gets patchy from time to time. Its the strangest thing but I've learned to work with my skin and what it needs on different days. It changes like my attitude honestly. My Tips :
So Lets Break That Down A Bit..
The Good Stuff! Different Blends I Use At Home!
Night Time Wipes 1 Roll Paper Towels *Cut In Half 1 Tbsp Natural Castile Soap 1 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil 3 Drops Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil 3 Drops Citrus Fresh Or Lemon Essential Oil 1 1/2 Cups Water * Applying Raw Honey A Few Times A Day Helps Dark Spots &Scars From Acne Lighten Or Even Vanish Over Time * Facial Steamers DO WORK * Don't Be Afraid Of Toners (Distilled Rose Water!) Or SPF's * DID I SAY DRINK WATER?! Homemade Facial Cleansers for Dry, Oily & Regular Skin-Dry Skin
2 Peeled Apple Slices 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Honey * Blend Ingredients &Let Sit On Face For 5 Minutes Then Rinse -Oily Skin 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats 1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup Water 1/2 Tablespoon Honey *Massage Onto Skin For 30 Seconds &Rinse -Regular Skin 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt 1/2 Medium Peeled Cucumber A Few Mint Leaves *Blend &Let Sit On Skin For Up To Five Minutes &Rinse
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Nutrition and Wellness Tip To Save Time
Nutrient-Rich Snack Examples For You &The Little Ones:
 Recipes can be great, for people who have time. I'm a recipe kind of person myself but not its everyday I have time to follow one. So I like to think of basic components - protein, fruit &veggie and grain. One pot soups or casseroles are your best friend! For Soups - choose a protein such as beans, meat / seafood, chickpeas, lentils, tofu or tempeh. Add veggies, herbs and spices, broth stock or water. You can add in a grain like noodles, or serve it with a whole grain bread on the side. *This is a great way to use produce before it spoils btw. For Casseroles - The same concept as making a soup but instead of broth add a sauce and bake this dish in the oven. For One Pot Meals - Usually prepared in a crock pot or slow cooker. Simply add components such as frozen chicken breasts, a jar of salsa, corn and rice or black beans. Set the time & go! Try Out This Yummy Simple Snack Recipe.
Social and Emotional Learning at Home
Talking To Young ChildrenUse Positive Statements: Tell children what they CAN do instead of what they cant do. Give Simple Instruction: To many instructions at once can be overwhelming and confusing. Model "I" Messages: Use language that expresses your feelings and the reasons behind them. Ask Open Ended Questions: Talk to children, not at them. Ask open-ended questions that allow children to to explain their thought processes and stay curious. Offer choices you can live with: Give children a choice whenever possible, but be ready to honor their decisions.  Support Your Child's Learning
Affirmations Are My Best Friend!
Practice speaking affirmations allowed before, during and even at the end of your day. START YOUR DAY W SOME CONFIDENCE!I honor who I am. know whats best for me &whats not. The love I have for myself is unmatched. Nobody fcks with me harder than i fck w myself! I refused to settle for less than I'm worth. I am worthy of living in the overflow at all times. I deserve everything it is that my heart desires. If i put the work in to manifest it, then anything i want is mine. I am speaking and believing my way into a new chapter. Anything and everything is possible for me. When you need a gentle reminder.I honor who I am. I see everything with beauty and color. My life is filled with an abundance of goodness. I'm thankful to be living another day. I am grateful to have excellent health, prosperity and true love. Whats mine is mine. Whats for me will always be for me. I have limitless potential. I will achieve greatness. Every Night..I honor who I am. I am proud of myself! I offered my best self today. I am looking forward to a new morning. Today is now in my past and I will let it stay there. It's time to allow my body, mind and spirit to rest. I have the power to make tomorrow phenomenal. My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.
Getting Through The Moment..Feel the feeling but don't become the emotion. Witness it. Allow it. Release it. Fighting this feeling wont help, i'll relax and allow it to pass. I stay present and ground myself in this moment. I am okay, my anxiety isn't always rational. I tune into my body and release tension from my muscles. I am stronger than i give myself credit for. I always survive this. Anxiety is normal. It tells me its time to use my coping strategies. I honor who I am. When I'm Having An Attack, this mantra helps me breathe through it every time!
Balance.Play around with this sequence a bit. Make it your own. It doesn't matter if that means using different herbs / essential oils or even just focusing on your current vices and what chakra they connect to. I personally try to add variation to my practice. Asana variations, essential oil variations, variations of focus, crystal variation, etc. Crown / Headstand
Third Eye \ Downward Dog
Throat / Shoulderstand
Heart \ Bridge
Solar Plexus / Camal
Sacral \ Goddess
Root / Warrior
What Is Samhain vs Halloween ?Samhain translates to "summers-end".The word "Halloween" comes from "All Hallows' Eve" and means "hallowed evening." Do you know the difference between Halloween and Samhain? Samhain marks a time of year when seasons change and harvests come to their end. All old, unwanted things come to their end! Time to ready yourself for the new things to come. It is also said that during Samhain the "veil" between ours and the spirit world would be blurred allowing us to connect with our passed loved ones. This is where Halloween gains its "haunted" connotation. Samhain was a time when people would light big bonfires, feast on the last harvest and even dress up as their future or more higher selves (like witches or gods and goddesses). Over time, Christianity took over the holiday and the pagan undertones of this holiday were lessened and more modernized. The rituals and more spiritual celebrations eventually turned into more lighthearted fun and games. In the eighth century, November 1st was recognized as a time to honor all saints. Then soon, All Saints Day adopted some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before Samhain was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, wearing costumes and eating yummy candy.  My typical celebration would involve making a yummy autumn dinner and inviting family and friends over to celebrate new comings, while also remembering our passed loved ones. Then after everyone leaves I do a small, private meditation. Involving things like candles, fallen leaves, gourds and/or pumpkins, photos of any loved ones who have passed, my crystals and sage.. Sorry to be disappointing to some, but Satanism is not on the agenda. Some have made Samhain to be about something it is not. I mean really, for all the darkness, ghosts and evil talk, Samhain, like all Wiccan holidays, is most firmly rooted in the natural world, and in natural processes. Death is a natural thing, and this holiday is the time when we acknowledge and honor its place in our lives.  This time of year is specifically for thinking about the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Its not just about trick or treating and dressing up. Samhain is the witches New Year. It's considered the first turn in the Wheel of the Year &it's a very powerful time!
Say goodbye to harvest and welcome "the darker half of the year". -SAMHAIN- |
| FALL CLEANING This time of year is a great time to physically clean and declutter your sacred spaces (bedroom, office, home, etc.). Then do a spiritual cleanse and blessing in your space by burning white sage and banishing negative energy. | DECORATING Use things that you enjoy seeing this time of year. My Home, Office &Altar Usually Consist Of: Scarecrows Mini Pumpkins/Gourds Candles Pictures Of Passed Loved Ones Crystals Fall Flowers Corn Husks Pinecones | DINNER Plan a nice dinner for the last harvest, with loved ones to honor and remember the ones we love who have passed away. You can make them a place at the dinner table to welcome them. Honor them by making their favorite meal or dishes. Share memories and tell stories w friends and family. |
| CRYSTALS &STONES AQUAMARINE BLOODSTONE *CARNELIAN JET ONYX SMOKY QUARTZ TREES : APPLE, OAK, HAZEL INSCENSE &OILS BENZOIN COPAL SAGE SANDALWOOD SWEETGRASS MASTIC RESIN | ANIMALS BLACK CAT, BAT, OWL, RAVEN COLORS &CANDLES BLACK, GOLD, ORANGE, PURPLE, WHITE, SILVER HERBS AND FLOWERS ALLSPICE BROOM CALENDULA COMOS DEADLY NIGHTSHADE MANDRAKE SAGE MINT NUTMEG WORM WOOD |
ALTAR / HOME DECORATIONS AND SYMBOLS
ACORNS, APPLES, BLACK CANDALS, BROOMS, CARVED PUMKINS, CAULDRON, FALL FLOWERS &LEAVES, NUTS &BERRIES, CORN HUSKS, ETC.
ACORNS, APPLES, BLACK CANDALS, BROOMS, CARVED PUMKINS, CAULDRON, FALL FLOWERS &LEAVES, NUTS &BERRIES, CORN HUSKS, ETC.
Lets start w/ the fact that there are so many forms of meditation &so many reasons to do it!
Meditation to me..
I believe meditation creates a sense of calm and inner harmony. Meditation is less about faith and more about altering consciousness, finding awareness, and achieving peace.
I believe meditation creates a sense of calm and inner harmony. Meditation is less about faith and more about altering consciousness, finding awareness, and achieving peace.
Six popular types of meditation practice:
mindfulness meditation
spiritual meditation
focused meditation
movement meditation
mantra meditation
transcendental meditation
How do you know which practice is right for you?
- Mindfulness meditation is good for people who don’t have a teacher to guide them, as it can be easily practiced alone.
- Spiritual meditation is beneficial for those who thrive in silence and seek spiritual growth.
- Focused meditation is ideal for anyone who requires additional focus in their life.
- Movement meditation is good for people who find peace in action and prefer to let their minds wander.
- Mantra meditation is for people who don’t like silence and enjoy repetition.
- Transcendental meditation is for those who like structure and are serious about maintaining a meditation practice.
| There are literally so many ways to practice mediation. If one way doesn't work for you, know you have options! Try something else &find what works for you! In mindfulness meditation, you pay attention to your thoughts as they pass through your mind. You don’t judge the thoughts or become involved with them. You simply observe and take note of any patterns. This practice combines concentration with awareness. You may find it helpful to focus on an object or your breath while you observe any bodily sensations, thoughts, or feelings. |  |
Spiritual meditation is similar to prayer in that you reflect on the silence around you and seek a deeper connection with your God or Universe.
Focused meditation involves concentration using any of the five senses. For example, you can focus on something internal, like your breath, or you can bring in external influences to help focus your attention. Try counting mala beads, listening to a gong, or staring at a candle flame. If your mind does wander, it’s important to come back to the practice and refocus.
Movement meditation practice may include walking through the woods, gardening, qigong, and other gentle forms of motion. It’s an active form of meditation where the movement guides you.
Mantra meditation uses a repetitive sound to clear the mind. It can be a word, phrase, or sound, such as the popular “Om.” It doesn’t matter if your mantra is spoken loudly or quietly. After chanting the mantra for some time, you will be more alert and in tune with your environment. This allows you to experience deeper levels of awareness.
Transcendental meditation is the most popular type of meditation around the world, and it’s the most scientifically studied. This practice is more customizable than mantra meditation, using a mantra or series of words that are specific to each practitioner.
Focused meditation involves concentration using any of the five senses. For example, you can focus on something internal, like your breath, or you can bring in external influences to help focus your attention. Try counting mala beads, listening to a gong, or staring at a candle flame. If your mind does wander, it’s important to come back to the practice and refocus.
Movement meditation practice may include walking through the woods, gardening, qigong, and other gentle forms of motion. It’s an active form of meditation where the movement guides you.
Mantra meditation uses a repetitive sound to clear the mind. It can be a word, phrase, or sound, such as the popular “Om.” It doesn’t matter if your mantra is spoken loudly or quietly. After chanting the mantra for some time, you will be more alert and in tune with your environment. This allows you to experience deeper levels of awareness.
Transcendental meditation is the most popular type of meditation around the world, and it’s the most scientifically studied. This practice is more customizable than mantra meditation, using a mantra or series of words that are specific to each practitioner.
Start here. Find your practice. Get comfortable w it &then branch out!
Peace & Love!
Peace & Love!
“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day — unless you're too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.”
Ladies, I want to talk about everything we don't talk about!
 | Yes, our beautiful reproductive system! &I'm getting straight to the point! How many of you beauties deal with BV, yeast infections, UTI's or even other issues like cysts or oh my personal favorite, sensitivity to EVERYTHING?! How many of you actually talk about it? How many of you know how to properly care for these issues? How many of you rely on harsh chemicals for relief? Well STOP! Stop doing that to your body! Stop NOT talking about it! This is our beauty ladies! Our body is a beautiful thing! Don't be ashamed to embrace what we have as woman. We all face these things! GRL PWR! WE ARE QUEENS! |
As a woman, I'm not afraid to share with you that I myself am VERY prone to these things!
Iv literally been dealing with everything that can possibly go wrong down there for as long as I can remember! From ovarian cysts all the way to BV &UTI's. I myself was ashamed. I'll admit that. I thought everyday, am I not cleaning up correctly? Do I not do proper care? What am I doing wrong? So me being who I am, I thought.. let me educate myself on this. Some of us don't know &that's ohkay! Some of us do know &that's amazing!
I'm sharing because I want you to understand that I'm not speaking on something I haven't experienced myself &I need you to know it can be cared for naturally! You don't have to rely on harsh chemicals like Monistat or Summer's Eve soaps. I mean some of us have relied on soaps for PH balance. Some of us rely on Monistat for yeast infections but after awhile how many of us notice that it stops working for us bc our bodies become immune to it! I mean sometimes you use these things to treat one issue and end up with another.
Iv literally been dealing with everything that can possibly go wrong down there for as long as I can remember! From ovarian cysts all the way to BV &UTI's. I myself was ashamed. I'll admit that. I thought everyday, am I not cleaning up correctly? Do I not do proper care? What am I doing wrong? So me being who I am, I thought.. let me educate myself on this. Some of us don't know &that's ohkay! Some of us do know &that's amazing!
I'm sharing because I want you to understand that I'm not speaking on something I haven't experienced myself &I need you to know it can be cared for naturally! You don't have to rely on harsh chemicals like Monistat or Summer's Eve soaps. I mean some of us have relied on soaps for PH balance. Some of us rely on Monistat for yeast infections but after awhile how many of us notice that it stops working for us bc our bodies become immune to it! I mean sometimes you use these things to treat one issue and end up with another.
Its NOT always about hygiene. Don't get me wrong.. it can be.
However, it can also be our birth control, our soap or even sex.
However, it can also be our birth control, our soap or even sex.
Don't mismanage your energy, time or vagina!
Natural Ways To Care For Your Lotus, Flower, Pum Pum, ETC!
BV, Yeast Infections Or UTI's
*Sex - When it comes to sex some of us don't realize what unprotected sex or having multiple partners can do to our PH balance. It throws of good and bad bacteria. Some of you may argue that our vagina is constantly cleansing itself which is true, this is why we have discharge regularly. However if our bad bacteria over powers our good, infections arise.
*Coconut Oil - Giiiiiirl, when I say this stuff works wonders I MEAN THAT SH*T! I use coconut oil for everything in the book! EVERYTHING! Recently, I tried using it for some BV irritation &succeeded beyond what I needed it for! Not only did it sooth the irritation but it cleared up everything in TWO days!
*Milk Or Plain Greek Yogurt - Same concept.
*Hydrogen Peroxide - Outer Care Only! Helps sooth any itchiness or irritation.
How To :
-Listen babies, there is nothing wrong with sexual expression. However, you need to start practicing safer sex. Like condoms! Birth control prevents pregnancy not infections! &Then there is straight minimizing your sexual partners.
-Melt down some organic coconut oil in a jar/container. Soak a non scented tampon in the oil &insert it for at least 2/3 hours. Do this twice a day w a couple hours in between care. Id say do it for 3 days unless you feel you need it for a few more. Do this when you notice symptoms rising for better results.
-For hydrogen peroxide you can add a few drops to a cotton swab and dab it to the irritated area a few times a day.
* I chose coconut oil bc I already use it for everything else so I'm familiar w it. Think of it as the same concept as oil pulling. If you've never tried it, it's basically absorbing all the bad bacteria and when you remove the tampon you're pulling all that "nasty" out with it. Don't be afraid to look!
* Iv never tried milk or yogurt but I have friends who arent fans of coconut oil and have tried the alternatives &it's worked for them. Im sure you all know, no one vagina is the same as the next.
*Always wash your peri area BEFORE trying any of these remedies.
-Listen babies, there is nothing wrong with sexual expression. However, you need to start practicing safer sex. Like condoms! Birth control prevents pregnancy not infections! &Then there is straight minimizing your sexual partners.
-Melt down some organic coconut oil in a jar/container. Soak a non scented tampon in the oil &insert it for at least 2/3 hours. Do this twice a day w a couple hours in between care. Id say do it for 3 days unless you feel you need it for a few more. Do this when you notice symptoms rising for better results.
-For hydrogen peroxide you can add a few drops to a cotton swab and dab it to the irritated area a few times a day.
* I chose coconut oil bc I already use it for everything else so I'm familiar w it. Think of it as the same concept as oil pulling. If you've never tried it, it's basically absorbing all the bad bacteria and when you remove the tampon you're pulling all that "nasty" out with it. Don't be afraid to look!
* Iv never tried milk or yogurt but I have friends who arent fans of coconut oil and have tried the alternatives &it's worked for them. Im sure you all know, no one vagina is the same as the next.
*Always wash your peri area BEFORE trying any of these remedies.
Ovarian Cysts, Infertility Or PH Balance.
*V Steams - Steaming consist of sitting or squatting over a boiled blend of herbs and flowers such as; roses, mug wort, basil, lavender, nettle, wormwood, or rosemary.
*Tea Bags - Yep, you guessed it correctly. Its exactly what you think. A collected amount of different herbs mixed into a mesh tea bag small enough to place and remove later.
*Tampons - Scented tampons are a girls enemy! Try organic tampons that you can insert yourself.
*Disclaimer: Avoid steaming while on your period or pregnant. Always consult with a medical professional when using essential oils, herbs, and steaming especially if you’re not aware of the effects.
*V Steams - Steaming consist of sitting or squatting over a boiled blend of herbs and flowers such as; roses, mug wort, basil, lavender, nettle, wormwood, or rosemary.
*Tea Bags - Yep, you guessed it correctly. Its exactly what you think. A collected amount of different herbs mixed into a mesh tea bag small enough to place and remove later.
*Tampons - Scented tampons are a girls enemy! Try organic tampons that you can insert yourself.
*Disclaimer: Avoid steaming while on your period or pregnant. Always consult with a medical professional when using essential oils, herbs, and steaming especially if you’re not aware of the effects.
How To :
-To V-Steam mix different herbs into a pot &boil them. You can sit or squat over it while its steaming. I'd recommend something you can place inside of your toilet for more comfort. The steam will provide relief, balance &sooth any inflammation.
-Tea bags are also mixed blends of herbs and flowers. You can make your own. Take a cup of hot boiling water and place your tea bag in it to steep. Id suggest mesh bags, not paper. Then put your tea bag in the refrigerator for 8-10 minutes. Place the cold tea bag into your vagina and squeeze it to release the water. Do this two times everyday to treat inflammation.
-Trying different tampons isnt terrible but you should find one that works for you and try to stick with it. Organic Tampons are my personal favorite
*My recommended blend for both a V-Steam and your own tea bags would be ..
dried lavender - promotes menstrual flow (for irregular flows), calming properties, anti bacterial
dried rose pedals - eases menstrual pain, astringes heavy bleeding, anti-inflammatory
cinnamon sticks - pulls toxins
&dried nettle - hormonal balance, gentle cleansing
-To V-Steam mix different herbs into a pot &boil them. You can sit or squat over it while its steaming. I'd recommend something you can place inside of your toilet for more comfort. The steam will provide relief, balance &sooth any inflammation.
-Tea bags are also mixed blends of herbs and flowers. You can make your own. Take a cup of hot boiling water and place your tea bag in it to steep. Id suggest mesh bags, not paper. Then put your tea bag in the refrigerator for 8-10 minutes. Place the cold tea bag into your vagina and squeeze it to release the water. Do this two times everyday to treat inflammation.
-Trying different tampons isnt terrible but you should find one that works for you and try to stick with it. Organic Tampons are my personal favorite
*My recommended blend for both a V-Steam and your own tea bags would be ..
dried lavender - promotes menstrual flow (for irregular flows), calming properties, anti bacterial
dried rose pedals - eases menstrual pain, astringes heavy bleeding, anti-inflammatory
cinnamon sticks - pulls toxins
&dried nettle - hormonal balance, gentle cleansing
Benefits Of Steaming, Tea Bags &Toxin Pulling:
Strengthens The Uterus
Tightens The Vagina
Rids The Womb Of Excess Waste, Fibroids &Cysts
Regulates Menstrual Cycle
Helps Woman Conceive
Helps Alleviate Vaginal Odor
Balances Hormones Levels
Strengthens The Uterus
Tightens The Vagina
Rids The Womb Of Excess Waste, Fibroids &Cysts
Regulates Menstrual Cycle
Helps Woman Conceive
Helps Alleviate Vaginal Odor
Balances Hormones Levels
I have similar posts coming!
Its Officially Summer!
What better way is there to celebrate both Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day than the Sun Salutations!?
What better way is there to celebrate both Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day than the Sun Salutations!?
Take advantage of my break down of the Sun Salutations. This should be a flowing asana practice. I'd say your breath and having strong control in your movement is most important when practicing these poses.
Id recommend doing this flow in the morning before starting your day. Its a great way to awaken your body &get your blood flowing. Warm your body up with some routine stretches &then do 6 to 12 rounds of the Sun Salutations. Your body will love you and have beautiful energy for the day.
Id recommend doing this flow in the morning before starting your day. Its a great way to awaken your body &get your blood flowing. Warm your body up with some routine stretches &then do 6 to 12 rounds of the Sun Salutations. Your body will love you and have beautiful energy for the day.
may the long time sun shine upon you
all love surround you
&the pure light within you
guide your way on
all love surround you
&the pure light within you
guide your way on
 Hands at heart center.  Inhale  Inhale  Exhale |  Inhale  Retain Your Breath  Exhale  Inhale |  Exhale  Exhale  Inhale  Release |
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