For most of my life, I have been an “I can” person. I can push through. I can figure it out. I can keep going, no matter what. That mindset carried me through challenges, fueled my passions, and shaped the way I moved through the world. But this past year—facing three hip surgeries, constant pain, and now preparing for yet another grueling surgery—has taught me a lesson I never expected: it’s okay to say “I can’t.”
At first, those words felt foreign, almost like giving up. I resisted them, believing that if I just tried harder, pushed a little more, I could still do everything I used to. But the reality of my healing journey forced me to pause.
I began to recognize that saying “I can’t” wasn’t about weakness—it was about truth.
It was about listening to my body instead of fighting against it. It was about setting boundaries, asking for help, and honoring what I needed, not just what I wanted to be able to do.
Learning to accept “I can’t” has brought an unexpected sense of peace. It has opened the door to self-compassion, allowing me to focus on what I can do in this season of life—whether that’s gentle movement, meaningful connection, or simply resting without guilt. It has shown me that strength isn’t measured by how much we push through, but by how well we adapt, accept, and allow ourselves to be human.
The Benefits of Accepting Limitations
Accepting our limitations doesn’t mean giving up—it means making space for a different kind of growth. Here are a few ways this shift has been a gift in my life:
Less Pressure, More Peace – Releasing the need to always push forward has allowed me to be more present. Instead of feeling like I’m falling short, I’m learning to embrace where I am.
Deeper Self-Compassion – Saying “I can’t” doesn’t mean I’m failing; it means I’m honoring my needs. This mindset shift has allowed me to treat myself with the same kindness I would offer a loved one.
More Meaningful Connections – When I let go of the need to do everything on my own, I opened myself up to receiving help and support from others. That vulnerability has deepened my relationships in ways I never expected.
Redefining Strength – True strength isn’t about endurance at all costs; it’s about knowing when to pause, when to ask for help, and when to let go.
Finding New Possibilities – While I may not be able to do certain things the way I used to, I’ve discovered new ways to move, teach, and connect. Accepting my limitations has made room for fresh opportunities.
If you’re struggling with your own limitations—whether physical, emotional, or something else entirely—know that “I can’t” is not the end of your story. It’s an invitation to shift, to soften, and to embrace life as it is, rather than how we think it should be. And sometimes, that shift brings more healing than any amount of pushing ever could.
For me, I have even learned that saying “I can’t” to mowing the lawn or doing heavier house work has brought so much freedom into my life. I never thought I would be okay with handing over the reigns of the lawn mower to a paid yard boy but it is truly amazing!
Have you ever had to learn to be okay with saying “I can’t”? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. ?
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February is a month of transition, love, and quiet resilience. The shortest month of the year, it carries the lingering stillness of winter while hinting at the promise of spring. It’s a time for warmth in small moments—steaming mugs of tea, cozy blankets, and heartfelt connections.
Symbolically, February is tied to love and self-compassion, with Valentine’s Day reminding us to nurture not just relationships with others, but also with ourselves.
Nature remains in hibernation, yet subtle shifts begin—a slightly longer day, a gentler breeze, the first signs of renewal. February teaches us to embrace patience, self-care, and the quiet beauty of growth beneath the surface.
A Month of Self-Love & Sweet Moments
February is a great time to focus on heart centered thoughts and actions. For many this includes showering others with love. This is also a great time to love on yourself. This month, I intend to plan a lot of fun online offerings around what it really means to live a heart centered life.
What is Heart Centered Living?
Heart-centered living is a way of approaching life with awareness, compassion, and authenticity. It means making choices based on love, kindness, and inner wisdom rather than fear, external pressures, or ego-driven desires. When you live heart-centered, you prioritize emotional well-being, meaningful connections, and alignment with your true values.
Some key aspects of heart-centered living include: Self-awareness & intuition – Listening to your inner voice and making choices that align with your soul’s truth. Compassion & kindness – Treating yourself and others with understanding, love, and non-judgment. Gratitude & presence – Appreciating the present moment and cultivating a sense of joy in everyday life. Authenticity – Living in alignment with who you truly are, without pretending or people-pleasing. Connection – Prioritizing deep, meaningful relationships with others and the world around you.
Final February Thoughts
As we enter into this finally month of winter and focus on love, let’s remember these simple ways to practice self love.
Self-Love Reminder: You deserve rest. You deserve joy. You deserve to treat yourself the way you would a dear friend.
Have a Mindful Treat: Whether it’s a piece of dark chocolate, a homemade baked good, or a warm cup of cocoa, take a moment to truly savor something sweet—without guilt, just love.
Gentle Affirmation Practice: Try placing a hand over your heart, closing your eyes, and whispering: “I am worthy, enough and I am loved.”
In order to grow we must first remove what it is in the way.
Spring cleaning is not just about sparkly windows and clean cabinets. We can take spring cleaning into a personal level and clear out the mind, body and the spirit. When we think about spring cleaning for the spirit, we can turn to the principles of Yoga.
Patanjali, creator of the Yoga Sutra, wrote about how the practice of Yoga contains 8 “limbs”. The Yamas and the Niyamas are the first two limbs and help guide us to being the best version of ourselves. The yamas are guidelines for how to operate in society, while the niyamas show how to elevate our inner being.
Suacha is the second Niyama.
It is loosely defined as cleanliness or purity. I believe this is a time more than ever for Suacha. The post pandemic opinions that run rampant AND it being a presidential election year this may be a LOUD cry for a radical practice of Suacha, (that may be a little dramatic…). Sometimes we get so clouded by the opinions of others and the internal response that it gives us, that we struggle to remember what is our own truth because it becomes so muddied with clutter and then uncertainty.
Suacha is a principle in which we literally clean up our lives, and I believe this all starts with our thoughts. If our inner landscape is a mess, it is likely the rest of life follows suit. Relationships are probably splintered, and our general happiness may be clouded if our inner world is cluttered. This principle encourages us to watch the unclean thoughts that enter into our mind–fear, worries, competition, anger and more.
Of course this also can mean making time for cleaning up our environment. When our living space is orderly and tidy, it I likely we will feel more grounded and clear. The level of tidiness in our outer world can also make a substantial difference in how you feel. When your rooms are tidy, it has an influence on your unconscious. The less cluttered your environment — the less you have to think about — and the more you can ease into everyday life.
I love to think about a garden this time of year. We might see the beginnings of green shoots but we also see all of last years growth laying on top and around the attempt of new growth. In order for the green stuff to grow into amazing beauty, we must first pull out and throw away all of the old material that is in the way. Imagine if we got rid of the same old stuff in our and heads and hearts? Things like bitterness, the past, the hurt feelings, regrets, shame and the like. Without all that stuff in the way, it is likely you may have some amazing growth!
More than anything I believe, Suacha invites each of us to look at practicing a deep, soul cleansing. This is a time to ask ourselves what is bringing clutter into our hearts and minds. Is it the media? The gossiping and negativity? Perhaps it is the barrage of opinions that run rampart on our social media. The division we witness in our current world is evident as an apparent onslaught of emotions that clog the veins that lead to our spiritual self. And in turn, we have become hardened, angry, tarnished souls with little compassion for each other. Ouch…
This is a pivotal time in our own responsibility to ask ourselves hard questions.
What is seeking to be released or cleansed from the very essence of our beings? Are there mental and emotional patterns that are no longer serving us? What is seeking to be cleansed on a micro (individual) and macro (global) level? How can we get curious about this deeper meaning?
Here are some tips to allow Suacha to become part of your practice for living your best life:
To cleanse the mind, meditate, pray and/or journal for 10–20 minutes each day
Purify the body with a yoga practice a few times a week
Sweat out those toxins–go for a hike, ride your bicycle, MOVE
Doodle in a journal and let your creative side process your feelings
Clean your entire home at least once a week
Burn incense, lay your crystals out in the moon, diffuse oils
Acknowledge all your emotions, positive and negative write them down, then tear the paper and release it.
Trust your intuition, it will guide you on what are the best Suacha practices for YOU
Suacha is not a one time thing or even a springtime thing.
Suacha, like Yoga, is a way of being. Learning to begin watching your thoughts, you may find that your words and actions that follow may be in need of a little cleaning up.
Stay tuned for more springtime wisdom as we enter into the fabulous season of growth!
About Stacie
Stacie believes that it is her life purpose to share the gift of Yoga with anyone who is willing to say yes. In addition to raising a family and being an advocate for those with disabilities, Stacie is founder of Embracing Spirit Yoga which specializes in bringing adaptive Yoga into community centers and rehabilitation clinics. Bringing her depth of compassion to the mat–or the chair–she offers students the opportunity to grow as an individual in all aspects of their life.With over sixteen years experience, Stacie Wyatt is an experienced 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified Trauma Informed Coach, Life Wellness Coach, Senior YogaFit Instructor, Mind/Body Personal trainer, Stress Reduction and Meditation Instructor, Pilates Instructor, and Barre Instructor.
Looking for a fun and healthy way to treat your furry friend? Try making homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog biscuits! These easy-to-bake treats combine two dog-approved flavors—peanut butter and pumpkin—into a wholesome snack that’s packed with nutrients.
Pumpkin is great for your dog’s digestion, while peanut butter adds protein and a flavor they’ll love. The best part? You can control exactly what goes into the recipe, ensuring it’s free from unnecessary additives or preservatives. Plus, making these biscuits is a great family activity that your dog will definitely thank you for—with tail wags and happy barks! My picky little chihuahua loves these!
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Biscuits ?
Ingredients:
• 1 cup powdered peanut butter
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for grain-free)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup water (add more if needed)
Optional Additions:
• 1 tsp cinnamon (good for digestion)
• 1 egg (for extra binding and protein)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix powdered peanut butter and flour.
Add pumpkin and water, stirring until the dough comes together. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters (bones or circles work great!).
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are firm.
Let cool completely before serving to your pup.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Your furry friend will love these healthy, homemade treats! ?
Set the tone for 2025 by selecting a word of the year that aligns with your goals, intentions, and desired feelings. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to pick the perfect word and implement it into your daily life to stay focused and inspired throughout the year. Watch the video below to learn how and why!
Steps to Choosing and Using Your Word of the Year:
? Identify what you truly want to achieve.
? Connect with how you want to feel in 2025.
? Choose a word that embodies that feeling.
? Define your word to solidify its meaning.
? Keep your word visible (on your desk, phone, etc.).
? Create an actionable plan to live by your word.
? Bonus: Share your word with others for added accountability and inspiration!
Why Choose a Word of the Year? It’s more than a resolution—it’s a guiding intention to keep you motivated and aligned. Whether your word is courage, balance, or growth, this practice will help you create a meaningful and purpose-driven year.
Every year I host an end of year ritual to release the year, look for lessons and growth, and find gratitude for what is. This year I was unable to host it so I recorded a sweet little ritual you can do in your own quiet space. I think reflecting on the year and closing it up is a powerful practice to then be open to new possibilities. Why carry over the things that no longer serve you into a new year?
An end-of-year releasing ritual can be a powerful practice for personal growth, emotional well-being, and setting intentions for the future.
Here are the key benefits:
Emotional Cleansing: Allows you to process and let go of emotional baggage, regrets, or disappointments from the year. Creates emotion space for new experiences.
Increased Clarity: Reflecting on the year helps identify patterns, lessons, and areas for growth. Clarifies what to release (habits, relationships, beliefs) and what to nurture moving forward
Stress Reduction: Symbolically releasing stress or negativity can bring a sense of relief and renewal. Encourages mindfulness and relaxation, reducing end-of-year tension.
Enhanced Gratitude: Reflecting on the past year often highlights moments of joy and gratitude. Focusing on what you value reinforces positive emotions and appreciation.
Intentional Goal-Setting: Letting go of what no longer serves you creates space for setting meaningful goals for the new year. Helps align actions with your values and aspirations.
Symbolic Closure: Provides a sense of completion, signaling the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Helps prevent carrying unresolved issues into the new year.
Spiritual Renewal: For those who are spiritually inclined, rituals can provide a sense of connection with something greater, enhancing inner peace and guidance.
You can find the video below, or on my youtube channel. Listen to it while you are still, or while you enjoy a walk outside. Either way I hope it brings you closure and hope.
I personally couldn’t have made it through this hard year without all of the love from my friends, my family, my community of people, and those who I don’t even know.
The generosity of love, support, coffee, encouragement, and pure goodness takes my breath away.
I truly couldn’t have made it without you.
Thank you and let’s close this awful chapter and turn a page for a new direction filled with hope, opportunities and joy.
Soft sandwich sourdough bread is a delightfully tender and versatile loaf. It has a subtle tang from the sourdough starter, a soft crumb that slices easily, and a light, golden crust. This bread is enriched with ingredients like honey and avocado oil which make it softer and less chewy than traditional artisan sourdough. It’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or even French toast, offering a balance of flavor and texture. You get the tang of sourdough with the softness of traditional bread.
For the best soft sourdough sandwich bread, a kitchen scale ensures your dough has the perfect hydration and ingredient balance, leading to predictable results and a superior loaf! This scale is perfect and affordable! I resisted the scale for a long time but now I see it makes it so much easier!
Why Weighing Ingredients is Better Than Using Cups
Precision:
Weight measurements are exact, eliminating variability caused by how ingredients are scooped or packed into a measuring cup. For example, flour can compress or aerate, leading to significant weight differences in a “cup.”
Consistency:
Baking is a science, and even small deviations in ingredient ratios can affect the outcome. Weighing ensures consistency every time you bake.
Efficiency:
Weighing is quicker and reduces the number of tools used. You can measure directly into your bowl, avoiding multiple cups and spoons.
Universal Accuracy:
Recipes using weight measurements are consistent globally, regardless of regional cup sizes (which can vary slightly between countries).
Liquid and Solid Measurements:
Weighing works equally well for liquids and solids, removing confusion about measuring sticky or dense ingredients like honey or sourdough starter.
Ingredients:
Active sourdough starter: 1/2 cup (100g)
Warm water: 1 cup (200g)
Avocado or Olive Oil: 1 1/4 tbsp (20 g)
Honey: 1 tbsp (20 g)
Bread flour: 3 1/2 cups (400 g)
Salt: 1 1/2 tsp (8g)
Instructions:
Mix the Dough:
Using a stand mixer, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, milk, melted butter, and honey. Stir well to dissolve.
Add the bread flour and salt. Mix until the dough comes together into a shaggy ball.
Knead the Dough:
Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 6-8 minutes.
If you don’t have a mixer, mix by hand kneading on counter for 7-8 minutes until smooth.
Let the dough sit for one hour covered.
Stretch and Fold:
After one hour stretch the dough, turn bowl 1/4 and repeat 3 times.
Rest another hour and repeat stretch and fold process.
Bulk Fermentation & Shape the Loaf::
Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Place the dough in prepared pan and cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
Let it rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 8-10 hours (depending on the temperature and the activity of your starter).
Bake the Bread:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
Optional: Brush the top with melted butter immediately after baking for a softer crust.
Cool and Slice:
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
This bread is soft, slightly tangy, and perfect for sandwiches. Enjoy!
Setting intentions means deliberately choosing and articulating your focus, goals, or desired outcomes. It’s a purposeful act that guides your thoughts, actions, and energy toward a specific purpose or way of being. Unlike goals, intentions are more about your mindset, values, and the energy you wish to bring into a situation.
If you’ve been hanging around me or watching from afar you know I am a HUGE believer in being intentional. Start with a word then begin to think, speak and act in alignment with that word.
Watch this to learn more.
Reflect and Set An Intention
Take some time this week to reflect on this year. Look for the lessons and blessings that came. Then, sit with what kind of life you’d like to create. Try to whittle the essence of that life into a single word.
“Equanimity arises when we accept the way things are”
Reflecting on 2024 is happening a little sooner than usual this year and I have begun the process of taking myself back to January when I first declared equanimity as my word for the year.
I believe in the process so much and have seen in my own life the power of intention. Not just choosing an intention, but inviting that intention into everyday choices.
Reflecting on the Year
As I set out in the early days of 2024, I knew that a total hip replacement was going to be my focus and I entered into it with a desire to be steady and unwavering no matter what. Little did I know that this often routine surgery that most people have great success with, would test me more than I can imagine.
Throughout the unbelievable amount of complications that begun with a fractured femur during surgery, I remained steady. The well-wishers reassuring me that I would be “fine” provoked me to use my voice to perhaps inspire people to be better listeners rather than solution-givers. The often used “you’ll be fine” was more painful at times than the surgery itself. I learned to utilize my strong nature to be a realist and stay grounded in navigating these painful moments. Being a realist to me means approaching life and situations with a focus on practical realities rather than idealistic or overly optimistic expectations. As a realist, I acknowledge the world as it is, considering its challenges and opportunities without distorting them through personal biases, fantasies, or extreme pessimism. It has served me well.
Midyear 2024
Remaining neutral to what was happening in my body was easier than most thought. I learned that expectations are often disappointments, so I opted to not have them. When April brought on a revision to my total hip, I forged on and just accepted it. During the first half of the year I used productivity to keep me centered and my online presence grew exponentially. I took courses and learned how to adjust my youtube channel for better viewership and overall content enhancing. Rather than spending my recovery days zoned out on TV I chose to stay efficient and productive.
This choice opened up the doors of opinions of others and assumptions. Those two things that can easily take us off our center, if we allow it.
Last Quarter of 2024
By the end of August I was facing more pain, more uncertainty, more tests, and new doctors. I was referred to a specialist who deals with complex cases of infection of the joint. This isn’t the ideal place to be, but I relied on my strong gratitude and faith to face the uncertainty.
The pain i feel everyday is becoming harder to manage and I am getting by with simply appreciating the days as they are. Part of my steadiness and unwavering way that I face challenges is by accepting it. I have found that when we strive for something different than what we have, we usually bring upon our own suffering.
Steady and Unwavering 2024
I relied on many tools to keep equanimity at the forefront of how I dealt with my challenges. I practiced daily mindfulness, I trusted my medical team, I relied on others, and I accepted what is. While the majority of my 2024 was dealing with my hip, I also found how to live steadiness in other areas:
hip surgeries and healing (all three of them)
out of work for five months
remaining financially thriving
learning and applying new skills
becoming super creative
navigating relationships
developing boundaries
speaking my truth
always practicing vulnerability
Final Thoughts on 2024
Years ago when I chose the word “peace”, I had intended the year to be an easy one where I filled my days with peaceful experiences. That year was one of the hardest years of my life. 2024 proved to be equally, if not more, challenging. I think that when we set our intention we visualize the best case scanrios. In truth, the intentions often challenge us more than we can ever imagine. It is not up to us how we are tested, but it is up to us on how we react or respond to the challenges.
Next year? Oh, I have a great word to weave into my life. It is going to be challenging for sure, but in a different way. Stay tuned.
Strawberry and Cranberry Christmas Jam combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tartness of cranberries, creating a bright and flavorful preserve with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. This jam is enhanced with warming spices, making it an ideal spread for the holiday season.
The jam can be spread on toast, served with cheeses, or used as a topping for desserts like cakes and ice cream. It’s often packaged as a thoughtful gift during the holiday season, making it a popular homemade treat for Christmas celebrations.
Strawberry and Cranberry Christmas Jam Recipe
Ingredients:
6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
5 cups granulated sugar (adjust based on your sweetness preference)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (helps balance the tartness)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, for extra citrusy depth)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for added warmth)
Instructions:
Prepare the fruit:
Thaw the frozen strawberries.
Rinse the cranberries
Puree the strawberries with the cranberries using a food processor. I found added both fruit helped the cranberries puree a little easier.
Cook the fruit:
In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries and cranberries. Add the sugar. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, add the spices.
Add the sugar and spices:
Stir in the , cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and orange zest (if using). Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The mixture will start to thicken as it cooks down.
Remove from the heat and add the fruit pectin.
Cook the jam:
Let the jam return to a boil for another minute, stirring constantly. .
Add vanilla extract (optional):
Once the jam has boiled, stir in the vanilla extract for a warm, aromatic flavor boost.
Jar the jam:
Sterilize your jars by boiling them in water for 10 minutes, or by running them through a dishwasher cycle.
Carefully spoon the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of space at the top. Wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth before sealing the jars with lids.
Seal and cool:
If you want to preserve the jam long-term, you can process the jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes to ensure they seal properly. Alternatively, you can store the jam in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks or freeze it for longer storage.
Serving Suggestions:
Spread on toast or scones for a festive breakfast or brunch.
Use as a topping for cream cheese or goat cheese on crackers for a holiday appetizer.
Spoon over vanilla ice cream or cheesecake for a delicious dessert.
This Strawberry and Cranberry Christmas Jam is a perfect homemade gift, too. It captures the flavors of the season and adds a personal, heartfelt touch to your holiday celebrations. Enjoy!
Giving a gift from a small business is giving a gift twice. – Anonymous
It is such a special treat to receive a handmade gift and I am thrilled to have put together a variety of my favorites things to make and use. Also, two of my most popular yoga and wellness offerings are also listed. If you would rather give a gift certificate and allow the recipient of your generosity to choose what he/she would like, please just reach out to me. I cannot wait for your loved ones to get some of these unique items.
Gratitude Essential Oil Blend
$22
This perfectly crafted blend is my most popular mingling of aroma and gemstones. This wonderful scent will instantly shift your mood towards a place of abundance and gratitude. Apply to the wrists, behind the ears and on the heart.
Siberian fir helps in breaking negative emotional and spiritual patterns
Frankincense raises awareness and helps to shine your bright light
Grapefruit teaches us to appreciate who we are
Wild Orange brings abundance, a bright future and gladness to the heart
Geranium is heart opening and helps one to feel security in what you do have
Clove instills personal power and a sense of protection and integrity
Amber chips are a fossilized tree resin. Amber radiates laughter, vitality, and courage. This stone holds the protective energy of our beloved trees, the guardians of Earth. Amber helps to alleviate stress. Amber clears depression, stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression. It encourages decision-making, spontaneity and brings wisdom, balance and patience.
Aromatherapy Bath Salts
$7
These gorgeous tubes make great stocking stuffers, teacher gifts or special offerings for loved ones. Each tube is filled with epsom salt, lavender petals and soothing essential oils to bring a spa like experience for the lucky recipient. One tube will fill one or two baths.
This year I added FRESH lavender petals to the bath salts and the aroma is so good!
Woodsy Beard Oil
$20
Give the men in your life this wonderful, woodsy beard oil. It will be grounding and spicy and make their stubble feel soft and shiny.
Bath Fizzies
$20 for 10 Fizzies
There is nothing like sinking into a tub with a hot bubbly tub with fizzing bath bombs. If you know me well, it is my ultimate form of self-care. I have mastered the bath bomb and have found the perfect combination for a deep relaxation for the body. These smell amazing and are also so good for the skin and detoxing the body.
Custom Essential Oil Blend
$22
Do you have a special person in mind that would love a little remedy to help them sleep? Maybe manage some aches and pains? Boost immunity? Feel calm and centered? When you purchase this, you and I will chat and find the perfect blend for your loved one!
Body Butter
$25
This fan favorite is a popular gift for anyone! Handmade with natural shea butter and pure essential oils this creamy skin soothing butter is the perfect gift. Not only does this smell amazing but it is a completely natural and skin loving cream that makes the skin feel so soft.
This year I have three different varieties of body butter available!
Marigold Infused Body Butter
Marigolds are a relative to the ever popular calendula flower which is known for its skin healing properties. By infusing fractionated coconut oil with fresh marigold petals the body butter comes out silky, creamy and ultra soothing for skin. I added Wild orange, Grapefruit, Siam wood, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Green mandarin other pure essential oils.
Geranium Infused Body Butter
Geraniums are commonly referred to as poor man’s rose, both of which are known for their skin healing properties. By infusing fractionated coconut oil with fresh geranium petals the body butter comes out smooth, creamy and so soft. To enhance the floral theme, I added pure magnolia, jasmine, and geranium essential oils.
Lavender Infused Body Butter
Lavender is known for its soothing and calming properties. By infusing fractionated coconut oil with fresh lavender blooms the body butter is perfect for a bedtime application to support sleep. Lavender is also one of the most calming plants so this is a great choice for any skin issues or simply to help dryness. To enhance the lavender, I added pure lavender essential oil.
Christmas Spread
$5
Christmas Spread is a fruit spread made with cranberries, strawberries, oranges, and wonderful spices. What a bountiful flavor of the holiday season in every bite! Perfect for toast, cheesecake, Brie cheee or homemade waffles.
I also have a limited quantity of Palisade Peach Jam!
$5/jar $3/half-size jar
Potpourri Simmer Pot
$8
A potpourri simmer pot is a natural, fragrant way to freshen up your home by simmering aromatic ingredients in water on the stove. As it heats, the ingredients release their scent, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. These simmer pots are made of citrus peels, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
How to Order
To simplify the process of ordering, simply email me below (or you can text me) and tell me which items you would like and if you will be picking them up, or if you’d like me to ship them. I will email you back a confirmation and a total. You can use venmo, Zelle, PayPal or good old fashioned cash.
So many of you have been so supportive of me over the years. I am so blessed that I can continue to share my passion and touch your life. It means a lot to me that you know that you are very important in my life and I am incredibly grateful that our paths have crossed. I believe that now more than ever, we need to recognize the people and meaningful connections that we all have.
As always, it is my hope that you stay healthy and happy in your mind, body and spirit.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melodie Beattie
Dear Friends,
This is a special time of year when we find ourselves being more thankful and extra appreciative. A deliberate practice of gratitude can truly change your life. Many years ago I began a daily gratitude journal and after a short time I realized that throughout my day I was looking for things to be able to write down in my journal. What a life-changer to be on the look-out for what is good versus what is lack. In times of fear or sadness, I can open up a past journal and be reminded of all that I really do have in my life.
Research says that a gratitude practice can boost the neurotransmitter serotonin and activate the brain stem to produce dopamine. Dopamine is our brain’s pleasure chemical. The more we think positive, grateful thoughts, the healthier and happier we feel. Amazing, eh?
When we think of abundance we often think of the tangible, material, often obvious things in our life to be grateful for; house, food, car, employment, etc. I would like to offer up acknowledging the abundance of less visible things, such as the love you feel for someone, the colors that surround your life, the sounds of music and laughter, the aroma that fills your home from a hearty soup, or the growth that you have shown this year.
I have a few ways you can join me in developing a mindfulness practice and maintaining a grateful heart. I am sharing my 10 days of Gratitude Virtual Yoga Series and I have created a fun Mindfulness group that will give you daily tips!
Soak in all that is untouchable. Fill your heart with the fullness of simply being alive and experiencing the sensations each day offers. I often use my five senses to tap into abundance in any given moment. Think about what you have touched, tasted, smelled, heard and seen just today!
As I reflect on my life, I know for sure that I am incredibly thankful for the path that has led me to each of you. What a journey the last seventeen years has been!
Always grateful,
Stacie
For it is in giving that we receive. ~ Francis of Assissi
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What if I told you I could give you some systematic choices and alternatives that are life sustaining and could possibly guide you to creating a balanced mind, body and spirit? What if I was in your corner WITH you as you bravely began to navigate across new territory? What if I held the map for you as you take the first few steps? This series includes yoga, discussion and practical tips and tools for your holistic toolbox. And, the content is yours forever.
This series will teach you practical tools and practices for the mind, body and spirit.
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Essential Oils
Many of you know that I use and rely on essential oils to maintain the health of my mind, body, and spirit. I use them throughout my home from cleaning, for pain management, energy, sleep, mood and much more. One of my favorite things is helping others get started using natural remedies and plant medicine.
You will also get an awesome welcome package from me, access to my exclusive VIP community group, on going education and mentoring, and much more. It is easy to get started! I am also happy to chat personally with you to find the perfect options for your needs. If you already are a customer consider gifting someone you love with the same amazing benefits! I can help you!
This wonderfully earth, spicy and warm aroma is the perfect blend to bring about feelings of thanks and gratitude. This is my MOST popular curated blend I have available. It smells heavenly. Plus, what a great gift for someone you appreciate!
Siberian fir helps to break down negative emotional patterns
Frankincense raises awareness and help to shine your bright light
Grapefruit invites appreciation for who you are
Wild Orange evokes abundance and gladness to the heart
Geranium is heart opening and helps to realize security in what you do have
Clove instills power, sense of protection and integrity
Amber chips—A fossilized tree resin, amber radiates laughter, vitality, and courage. .
Did you know you can use essential oils in your favorites dishes in place of dried herbs or zests of citrus? Plus, they can add a great aroma to your house!
The evidence for the impact of gratitude isn’t just anecdotal. There is scientific evidence for the benefits of gratitude. There have been numerous studies on the effects of gratitude. It’s been scientifically proven to improve the lives of those who practice it.
However, as the cold winds begin to blow, we know we must hold on tight to our branches until it’s our time to fall. It’s interesting because none of us want to drop. We just want to stay in our spot, high above the ground and admire the magnificent atmosphere fall brings.
1.Gratitude Makes You Mentally Stronger Living a grateful lifestyle can make you mentally tougher. It doesn’t mean you won’t still have to deal with stress. It just means that you’ll be able to deal with it much easier. Stress won’t have as debilitating an effect if you’re practicing gratitude regularly. In one study, it was shown that Vietnam veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) fared much better when they practiced gratitude. As a matter of fact, the study made it clear that the veterans who practiced gratitude were able to cope with their condition much more effectively than those who didn’t.
2.Gratitude Makes You Healthier. Gratitude is not only great for your mental health, it can help you physically too. It can boost your immune system and make it easier for you to adopt healthier habits. It’s been shown that those who practice gratitude also participate in other healthy activities such as exercising and eating healthier. In another study, it was shown that gratitude has other health benefits. In this study, people who suffered from neuromuscular disorders were examined. The group that wrote in a gratitude journal daily were found to be much healthier than the control group. They also slept better and reported fewer health symptoms.
3.Gratitude Makes You More Productive. Robert A. Emmons, one of the leading authorities on the science of gratitude said this about one of his studies: “Participants who kept gratitude lists were more likely to have made progress toward important personal goals (academic, interpersonal and health-based) over a two-month period compared to subjects in the other experimental conditions.”
4. Gratitude Makes You Happier. Focusing on the things that are going right in our lives is absolutely crucial if you’re going to be happy. After all, how can you be happy if you always focus on the negative parts of your life? Gratitude enables you to really see how blessed you truly are.
5. Gratitude Allows You To Impact Others. Everyone wants to feel like they matter. It’s the reason we do many of the things we do. When we help others, we feel a sense of significance. When you express heartfelt gratitude to someone else, you are showing them how important they really are. You’re drawing attention to an action they took that made your life better.
Thank You
So many of you have been so supportive of me during this unusual time in our lives. I am so blessed that I can continue to share my passion and touch your life. It means a lot to me that you know that you are very important to me, and I am incredibly grateful that our paths have crossed. I believe that now more than ever, we need to recognize the people and meaningful connections that we all have.
As always, it is my hope that you stay healthy and happy in your mind, body and spirit.
