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The last thing you need right now for gift ideas is an endless scroll of environmentally-harmful, health-disrupting “stuff”. My Simplholistic Holiday Gift Guide focuses on well-crafted, holistic and responsibly-made items. Let gifting be thoughtful and from the heart. Here are some of my tried and true, favorite small businesses that care about your health and…

We are expecting baby #2 and the second time around (like the first), I have sourced organic, nontoxic baby registry must-haves. You all know I am passionate about organic, non-toxic and sustainable food, clothes and products for myself… so of course we do the same for our babies! There is nothing more important than creating…

So I’m keeping it simple because I don’t want to overwhelm you. Here are some of my favorite wellness deals going on. I am not a black friday fan but I know it helps many of you to purchase things you’ve been saving for / wouldn’t be able to otherwise. So, take it easy and…

You’ve probably come across the hype online in wellness circles and it sounds great. But you can’t help but asking that nagging question: Is raw milk safe? I’m going to lay out what the big deal is all about and why I make sure mine is raw, alive and healthy! What is Raw Milk? Let’s…

DIY homemade gifts are the essence of simplicity. I absolutely love the concept of intentionally gifting, bringing less toxins, waste and other junk into the home. There are so many homemade gift ideas that you can make yourself without spending a ton of money or having an art degree. Think DIY, Homemade, Nontoxic and Natural…

With winter approaching, the days grow shorter it can be a struggle to get up and get going, and this can affect our hormone balance. I have some super simple tips to share with you on how to have more energy in the morning and keep your circadian rhythm healthy even when waking up in…

The holidays are coming and I know hosting can feel overwhelmingly stressful. That’s why I am going to teach you how to host a simple dinner party SANS stress! We recently hosted a sustainable and conscious backyard dinner – to thank the people who were intimately involved in my son’s accident and healing. (For that…

Fall means a cooler and wetter season in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a gorgeous time of year and it’s also perfect weather for gathering wild elderberries. We harvest up in the mountains and we turn it into a family-and-friend occasion so it’s always a really good time! (Bonus: we also gather pure, mountain spring water…

I get so many questions on using herbs during pregnancy including safety, what I use, dosing, etc.I’m going to share what I am doing because they help me tremendously (And I’ll share the reasons why!) Please know that this isn’t medical advice, and you should definitely consult with your midwife or whoever is providing your…

Eating healthy through the holidays can seem like an impossible task. But, you might be surprised to learn that lots of delicious, festive things are actually incredibly supportive of metabolism and healthy hormone levels! Yes, my friend, I’ll show you how to eat healthy during the holidays and I’ve got a ton of ideas (and…

Okay, nobody likes it when cold/flu season starts to roll around. School is back in session, the weather turns colder and it seems like everyone is coughing or sniffling. (Weird how this happens when we start spending less time outside and usually eating more junk, anywayssss) How to stay healthy this season? I have some…

Having a health routine is so helpful to keep yourself in a good place both mentally and physically. It is grounding and predictable, especially when life gets crazy stressful. Routines that are made up of healthy habits, stacked up one on the other during the day, get you closer to the ultimate goal of wellness.…