“This blog post has been in the works for a while. Exactly one year ago, I found myself dreaming about getting ducks. It was the middle of winter, and like clockwork, I was deep in the winter blues, prepping for seed starting, and imagining all the ways I could make summer even better.”

It’s officially garden planning season, and I’m diving into my sixth year of growing! This year, I’m starting seeds indoors for the third time and reflecting on last season’s big project—rebuilding our raised garden beds. What started as a simple repair turned into a full upgrade, adding not only new boxes but a beautiful trellis. In this post, I’ll walk you through my garden planning process, how we layered our new garden beds for healthy soil, and what I’m growing this year (including some wins and flops from last season). Plus, I’ll share how I balance gardening with my busy schedule—because let’s be real, it’s a lot! If you love gardening (or just want to peek at our setup), this one’s for you. 🌱✨

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Brandon and I love a day date exploring somewhere new. Give us some good food and cute shops, we’re in. We both had experienced Shady Maple in Lancaster but we wanted to head downtown, do some window shopping and visit some other areas within Amish country. I had received so many recommendations and we checked out a few places that I found online, I’ll share them all here!

With the holiday season right around the corner and the start of school in full swing, now is the best time to start thinking about how you are supporting your wellness. We can evaluate our toxic overload to limit exposure and incorporate healthy habits to promote overall health. High quality essential oils and supplements can be an unmatched tool to providing the body with amazing support.

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Utilizing knowledge of the chakras can aid in choosing essential oils that can be used to release stored emotions that have manifested into symptoms and to promote overall balance and well being. 

“Are you aware that these results are not by chance, and that you have control over them? Do you want to use your personal power to just go through the daily motions of life or is it time to own it? “

Starbucks Medicine Ball copy cat recipe with Young Living essential oils

Charleston, South Carolina lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline. The winters are mild and living in the snow globe of PA - I would do anything to escape the cold for a bit, what better reason than my 30th birthday?

This Valentine’s garland has a fun combination of textures and would be the perfect addition to a mantle or above a kitchen window. It’s also easy enough that anyone could make one!

Bath bombs make a soak even more dreamy - but they can be filled with fragrance and toxic ingredients! I’ve started making my own and this recipe turns out perfect each time!

Follow along my Gratitude Challenge. It is a series of random acts of kindness, with a note card left to inspire a chain reaction of giving back! 

For all the lip balm lovers like me out there - I have a recipe you are going to want to save, bookmark, (is that still a thing?) share and make immediately! It includes a nourishing blend of essential oils- lavender with a subtle hint of mint and vanilla!