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Join Me for Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and I invite you to join me. Share your story. Show your support. Spread awareness.
A Quick and Easy DIY Natural Bug Spray Using Essential Oils
This post provides you with all you need to know about making a homemade natural bug spray using essential oils.…
A Mother’s Day Message for Grieving Moms
I am so, so proud to be a part of this community. This year The Joyful Morning team created this…
All of The Best Essential Oils for Sleep
I’m sharing the best essential oils for sleep, the different ways you can use oils, ideas for ways to incorporate essential oils into your bedtime routine, and a list of 21 diffuser blends for bedtime!
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Posts from my Grief Journey
7 Diffuser Blends for Easter Week
Easter is here! I’ve rounded up a list of 7 diffuser blends for Easter week. Spring scents, fresh flowers, jelly beans, and more, try these diffuser blends!
My Go-To Toy Store for Finding The Perfect Kid-Approved Birthday Gift
So perhaps I’ve been living under a rock, but this weekend I came across a new to me brand of kids toys, and stop the freaking press I am completely obsessed with this shop.
25+ Books for Toddlers About Death and Sibling Loss
Books are a great tool to help children understand death and process their grief, but after Rory died I struggled to find stories that would be appropriate for our 2 year old daughter. Many children’s books are just a bit too advanced for a toddler’s comprehension.
A Brief Glimpse into Grief
The other day a best friend asked how I was doing, and I knew she meant for real. She’s one of the good ones. The honest ones. The ones that aren’t afraid to dig in deep, or sit in silence. She’s one who shows up. Who keeps asking, and offering, and just doing.
260+ Word of the Year Ideas for Moms
Choosing a word of the year is a powerful exercise to help start your new year, but picking a word is tough. Here are over 260 ideas for you to consider, with a handy .pdf to print!
Diffuser Blends with Idaho Grand Fir
Don’t miss these incredible diffuser blend ideas using the all new Idaho Grand Fir essential oil, formerly known as Idaho Balsam Fir.
8 Easy Valentine’s Day Diffuser Blends
8 easy diffuser blend ideas for you to try this Valentine’s Day!
New Year, Same Goals (Kind Of)
See what items I’m setting my mind to this year! Here’s my list of 20 things for 2020. Some goals, some resolutions, some simple to dos.
My 2020 Word for the Year
It seems to be a common trend to choose a single word for the new year. A single word that reflects our personal intentions for the entire year. This year, I’ve done it again.
The Power of Mom Squads
I find myself lying in bed late at night. Lights out but wide awake, scrolling social media, obviously. I forward…
When, Why, and How to Clean Your Diffuser
If you’re an essential oil user, it’s especially important that you clean your diffuser! Keep reading to understand when, why, and how to clean your diffuser.