Most of us are aware that we are surrounded by toxins - in our air, our water, soil, food, and products we use - to name a few.  But were you also aware that many of these toxins are absorbed into our bodies and really hard to get rid of?  We have natural processes that help cleanse our bodies - through our lungs, kidneys, skin and liver, but we can also take steps to help rid ourselves of toxins that otherwise get stored inside us.  Read More

I think all Moms should go through a training on how to be self-compassionate.  I feel like this is something we aren't necessarily taught while we are growing up.  Sure, we learn how to be compassionate to others - how to be kind, caring, how to share, etc. when we are children, but no one really takes the time to teach us how important it is to be kind to ourselves.  I think we all have a natural instinct to stay out of harms way and to protect ourselves, but no one takes the time to teach us the importance of real kindness towards ourselves.  It's something that now, as an adult and as a mother, I'm seeing the true importance of.  Read More

I don't know about you but the summer has left me REELING.  Too much time in the sun with too many events and too many people and this chica is SOOO ready for a routine back in life! I may be the only person in the world excited that school is back in session, but hey, I'm a creature of habit.  I thrive on routine!  And that's why this amazing superfood is something that is consistently in my life -- in my food routine if you will.  It's the Chia Seed.  Read More