Author: Ashly

  • Best Hot Cocoa Ever!

    Best Hot Cocoa Ever!

    I made this recipe completely by accident when a batch of vanilla ice cream started off badly LOL! I thought it was a great time to share it, with the holiday season and colder weather quickly approaching. It’s truly the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had – and I’m normally not the biggest hot chocolate… Read more

  • Household Products

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  • Amazon Household Products to Reduce Toxic Load & Support Wellness

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    A lot of these items go on sale for things like Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days, and Black Friday, so be sure to watch prices around those times for the more expensive items! I got both air purifiers and the wet vac shown below during big sales, so I only paid a fraction of… Read more

  • Ways to Lower Your Toxic Load

    When you hear the phrase “toxic load”, what do you think of? Toxic load is an accumulation of several different unhealthy or less-than-ideal components that have a negative effect on our overall health and wellness. This can include environmental issues like poor air quality and tainted water, physical problems like overconsumption of ultra processed foods,… Read more

  • When the Going Gets Tough, Hug Your Spouse.

    My husband and I recently went through (and are still coming out of) one of the craziest, toughest years either of us have ever experienced. It prompted me to want to give a bit of advice on how to stay connected with your partner during tough times, and how to avoid taking your stress and… Read more

  • Blueberry Waffles

    These blueberry waffles have become a serious breakfast staple for me! I pretty much make a batch a week and keep them in the freezer so they stay fresh. I pull out two every morning and pop them in the toaster (just like an eggo!), top them with a little grass fed butter and pure… Read more

  • Hi there!

    Welcome to the destination of my mind – where all things mama, wife, workout fanatic, yogi, and psychology enthusiast merge together. If you landed here, chances are you fit into some or all of these categories (or you soon will, or you hope to). My goal is that this blog gives you some comfort in… Read more

  • My Birth Story.

    I am sharing the birth story of my first baby, my son Alexander who was born January 14th of this year. I am sharing this because I LOVE hearing birth stories from other women! My story is not going to be the same as anyone else’s story and THAT is what makes it beautiful. There… Read more

  • Banana Coconut Mini Muffins

    These mini banana coconut muffins are a huge hit in my house! They are perfect for a quick grab and go breakfast or snack and they freeze really well to keep their freshness. You will need: Ingredients: Directions: Preheat oven to 350° (175°-180° Celsius) and line muffin tin with muffin liners. Combine flour, sugar, baking… Read more

  • Where to Start with Wellness.

    If you’re reading this, great job putting more effort into your overall health and wellbeing. Wellness is so much more than a lack of disease or physical ailments. It is an amalgamation of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I’m proud of you for being here and for taking the initiative to take care of… Read more