FALL HARVEST

My favorite season has arrived and I feel myself again. Even though summer was amazing, I am thrilled to be heading into the autumn months!  My wedding anniversary, son’s birthday, and Halloween are coming up, and with the cooler days and changing leaves, there is an electric buzz in the air!  I also feel more rested this time of year as the summer bustle slows. It is also the perfect time to have a massage!  Try oils with healing, earthy properties, such as cinnamon, copaiba balsam, and cedarwood, keeping with the scent of the season!  These oils are also anti-inflammatory and muscle soothing, to help ease pain.

I also love these oils in my diffuser at home or in the office, as they evoke the spirit of the season, and fill me with aromatic warmth!

Lastly, it is the perfect time to make a spicy fire cider, to help support our immune systems as we head towards cold and flu season! Consider lemon, ginger, cayenne, and cinnamon to add some depth of flavor and immune-supportive powerhouses!

I wish you all a restful and magical season! Happy blending!

AUGUST IS HERE!

The yellowing of the foliage, the blood moon, and the waning days of summer mean August is here in full swing. This powerhouse month lacks the new summer excitement of June and the hot sizzle of July. August is a transition month as we slowly work towards Autumn, all while holding on to sweet summer. County Fairs, lemonade, sunflowers….some of my favorite things! August also happens to be my birthday month, and I remember as a child not liking my birthday because it signaled the end of summer, and school closing in. As an adult, I take a new approach. I am grateful for each year and love celebrating with those around me. This summer has been busy, but wonderful. I find the need for self-care pressing this time of year, and I always schedule a massage near Labor Day to bring a relaxing close to a busy summer. I hope you all get to enjoy some August, too, and take care of yourselves!

Much Love!

SELF CARE SUMMER:

Self Care Summer: The sweet smells of summer are upon us: freshly mowed grass, the salty sea air, sunscreen, bug spray, and gorgeous flowers!  I love this time of year as we move into warm, sunny days and late sunsets. Summer is an amazing experience for the senses.

For my family, it means my son’s baseball games, swimming in the lake (or pool), and celebrating birthdays, graduations, and barbeques. Summer is a busy time, and self-care can sometimes fall by the wayside. Changes in schedules, busy vacations and parties can leave us depleted and exhausted. It is vital to move with ease, give ourselves grace, and nourish ourselves. I am constantly working on my nutritional needs, attempting to regulate my sleep, and being more consistent with my yoga practice. Some days it goes well, others it does not. But progress, not perfection, is a mantra I keep reminding myself of.

One of my favorite self-care moments to take is adding some of my favorite oils to an inhaler to carry around with me. This time of year I love citrus mixed with herbs: Sweet Orange and Rosemary, Lemon and Lavender or Red Mandarin and Thyme. These keep me relaxed, focused, and uplifted, while also inspiring grounding to help me manage my busy schedule.

I also think it is important to schedule a massage or some form of bodywork during the summer. Some time on the table helps us resettle and calm the mind- something we could all benefit from.

I hope you have a fabulous summer, and do at least one thing a day, no matter how small, to be good to yourself. You deserve it!