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For a couple reasons I’ve been realizing the value in seeking out natural, non-toxic products for personal use. This journey has been ongoing but it’s safe to say a lot more people are interested in this kind of thing, specifically within the past 5 years. I love that I have access to a whole variety…

I used to be filled with such dread on Sunday afternoons/evenings. But thankfully, I haven’t felt that way for the past several years. Its because I haven’t worked full time since I had my daughter so that was a huge help and on top of that I get to work with a pretty great group…

I adore a good story. I’m here to read it, hear it from a real person, and write about it. If the story makes me laugh, it’s because there’s relatability. If it makes me cry—to me, that’s because it’s deep, powerful, and has meaning. (I don’t care to read purposeless stuff.) Before I am finished…

Honestly? Not me. But literally everyone has a day one. Welcome to mine. I am very much aware that I am putting myself out there. And through the platform of shampoo. And why shampoo? Because it’s necessary, it’s simple, and a reliable way to make a difference. At times I feel so silly. I have…

(Younger me would have been crushed) Okay, so one of my son’s friends’ brother said to him (which he relayed to me): “Your mom looks like a grandma.” At any other stage of life, it may have crushed me. But now? I am so here for it.  Of course, I don’t know fully what that…

Some thoughts from the hairdresser’s chair “Is it possible for hair to get even better the second time?” Famous words of my husband after my recent haircut. I’ve been to All Things Nikki for my second cut now and I’m really loving my hair–very much like I used to when living in south Florida. I had…

A wedding plus family adventures Beginning the Story in Pictures This past summer we volunteered to house one of our church’s interns. The first time we did it for week but that just was not enough (the intern was so amazing to have around). So take two, let’s do two weeks this time. But of…

Last weekend we had no plans but to be together as a family. So we took the 45-or so minute trek to our favorite marker on the map: Fairhope, Alabama. And why is it our favorite? I’m so glad you asked! Creatures of Habit We have perfected our routine: we arrive in time for lunch…