The Power of a Consistent Skincare Ritual Skincare is often overlooked as a form of self-care, but it can be a grounding ritual that sets the tone for the day and night. For the past year, I’ve been using Froya Organics , and the results have been remarkable. What makes this routine sustainable is how a little product goes a long way, making it easy to maintain without feeling overwhelmed. Why Consistency Matters Builds a habit: Doing the same steps morning and evening creat

When the brutal Wisconsin winter hits and the temperatures drop, hit the beach and get some salt air ... in the salt cave. No planes, no fuss, but certainly a must!

An appealing and healthy presentation of nutrition. H ealth is vital. The root word "heal" is a revealing connection. The home and hearth are a conducive place to support good health as well as heal. Medical facilities mostly treat your ills, but they are places full of trauma, discomfort and noise - sometimes chaos. And there are not always enough healers in the world. We are in a continual state of healing. With good health, we do our best to stave off issues, both catastro

Winter often feels like a barrier to staying active and connected with nature. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and the lure of indoor warmth can make it tough to carve out time for movement outside. Yet, the truth is simple: There is no bad weather, only bad clothes. With the right mindset and preparation, winter can become a season of renewal rather than retreat. After spending seven years working remotely, returning to an office environment brought a wave of change. The

In our busy world, we often feel overwhelmed by endless information, distractions, and physical clutter. Hitting the reset button is essential, not just on our social media platforms but also in our minds, spirits, and physical environments. With each change of season, we instinctively want to release what no longer serves us. As the season of gratitude approaches it’s an excellent opportunity to reflect on our blessings no matter how small they seem. The Importance of Declut

This isn't just for my fellow women. It could be for anyone who has a risk of or has had cancer, skin sensitivity, infertility issues, hormonal imbalances and so much more. In any case, the following is what motivated me and it's the path I continue to walk. It's been working for me. Maybe it can work for you or someone you share it with too. When I started getting intense hot flashes earlier this year in February of 2025 that stopped just shy of night sweats, I knew I didn't

Who is Frøya? Frøya is another way to spell Freyja and Freja. Most people commonly know the Norse pantheon's goddess of love, fertility, beauty, sex, war, death, gold, and magic as Freya. Semantics, of course, but how fun to learn new things! When using her moniker Valfreyja she is the Lady of the Slain, Goddess of War and Death, choosing which brave Norse warriors go to her own Fólkvangr or Odin's Valhalla. Fun fact, it is also the name of my sourdough starter whose official

Outdoor fitness and health have a plethora of benefits that don't need a great deal of explanation. Most anyone can tell you the obvious benefits of fresh air.  However, formal exercise and diet seem to have morphed into dirty words. In its basic form, I think exercise was always meant to be a natural inclination, one done mostly as a way of life without really necessitating a specific call to become fit. Enter the modern era with its stationary occupations and leisure activi