In the evenings, along the coast of Southern California, the marine layer rolls in part of the year and covers wide swaths of the southland. It's what makes for blazing hot days - but cool evenings that require sweatshirts or jackets. The marine layer is also what makes cities like Temecula, perfect for growing grapes … Continue reading Through the Fog
It was World Mental Health day, yesterday. But honestly, we should be able to talk about mental health issues every day. I hope that in a year that many of us have felt more isolated than normal, that we all know that it’s okay to not be okay. Far too often there’s a stigma associated … Continue reading World Mental Health Day
I love a good adventure. I always have. It’s what gives me the push to keep chasing dreams - even if no one sees or understands those dreams. By this point in the year, I guess the situation in the world would make anyone feel defeated. But I’m just picking up steam. September was a … Continue reading October & Letting Go
Every year I choose one word for my year {versus resolutions}. This year's word took forever to decide on, but once I did, it became very clear it was the word. But then we all know what a nose dive 2020 took. Straight into the crapper. Between a global pandemic, working from home and feeling … Continue reading Wellness – OneWord 365 Update
Yesterday, I shared that I'm "taking it easy." That's not always easy to do. About half of my day I'm telling myself to chill the heck out. We feel, or can feel, a lot of pressure under normal circumstances. My routine is all over the place. I am having trouble staying focused. I want to … Continue reading Chill the Heck Out – Wellness Wednesday
If you have a child that struggles with ADHD or other complex diagnoses - particularly if they experienced trauma at any point, it can feel very lonely. Not only is it isolating because people do not understand and lack compassion, but the medical profession sometimes seems to work at cross purposes. I sometimes wonder if … Continue reading Tips for Eliminating Foods That May Worsen Behavioral Issues in Kids
On a long journey to wellness, I've begun to find what works for me - after a lot of experimenting. As my blog makes a transition {writing more of my wellness journey}, I will share some of these strategies, as well as experiments I try along the way. When I was a child, my Mexican … Continue reading Essential Oils & Wellness
I don't like to wonder about the "what-ifs" in life. I have made it my goal to not reach the end of my days with more regrets piled up, than chances taken. While the road hasn't been straight & I've crashed and burned a few times, I would rather live fully & dream big, then … Continue reading Live well. Be well.
