
It’s bedtime on a weeknight.
You climb into bed.
You plug in your phone.
You adjust your pillow and settle in.
And…then you pick your phone back up and start scrolling.

surrender to sleep

We’re at the strangest place culturally when it comes to sleep. We’ve never been so obsessed: We buy smartwatches and 

 rings to track our sleep quality relentlessly every night; we pony up for the latest, greatest, smartest 

; we choke down sleep tonics, CBD, THC (and yes, Ambien and Xanax) even 

. We have made complex sleep shrines of our bedrooms, banishing our partners through 

 But here’s the million dollar question: are you really sleeping better? For 1 in 3 adults, the answer is no, and 1 in 10 are suffering from insomnia.

how to: actually give your body good sleep

My daughter and husband left for a fun-filled day at the beach today. It was cloudy when they hurriedly left in the morning and they didn’t grab my Faux Sunscreen Kit (not surprised). As the sun slowly started to come out in the morning and then blasting August heat full-on by noon, I thought I better text them to check in. I lovingly reminded them to not eat fried food, snack only on colorful veggies, step out of the sun midday for shade and drink lots of nice cold filtered water. They are used to my alternative methods of protection but for those of you wondering how colorful veggies can protect you from the sun, read on.

eat your sunscreen

 space. Clean your tub, straighten your countertops, and make room for the things you want to be surrounded by during this practice. Anything you bring into this ritual such as plants, crystals, or candles should be intentionally picked to invoke a sense of your intended energy cleanse.


blue moon bath

Beaches are one of the truest pleasures our world has to offer. There’s nothing quite like spending the day baking in the sun with the cool ocean just a few yards away. It’s bliss. That is, of course, until you get sunburnt.

sunbather's must haves

Are you ready to renew your energy from the comfort of your own home? Try this DIY detox.

DIY detox

A fun listicle of our favorite treats for your tootsies.

treats for your feets

Phone. Laptop. Bank apps. Tracking steps. Netflix browsing. Instagram scrolls. Zoom meetings. The list goes on. In a world where every adult spends around 11 hours a day listening, watching and interacting with media—it’s no wonder that we need a break.

i need a detox, but how?

 the process or practice of learning a subject without a teacher or formal education; self-education. The biggest barriers people find when it comes to self-education is procrastination, commitment, self-doubt, memory and focus. If that sounds familiar, then you’re in good company. There are ways, however, to break through those barriers.

ways to practice autodidactcism 

When people hear the word commitment, they generally think of an ‘other’: a partner, a child, a job, an education, finishing a book, starting an exercise or skincare routine, getting up earlier, sleeping better, accomplishing a goal, big or small… the list is endless.

commitment

Creating a comforting bath time to bedtime routine is a beautiful way to add a structure to your evening that promotes better sleep. Both moms and children can benefit from this time together. Making space to disconnect from technology, connect with yourself and your loved ones, and unwind from your workload can be a deeply healing part of the day. Further, adding aromatherapy to your evening 

 can help calm your mind and soothe your senses after a stressful day.

scents for sleep

Everyone is obsessed with morning routines, but what about nighttime? How you unwind from your day is as important to your overall well-being as your morning self-care practice is. A calming nighttime routine can help relax an anxious mind, soothe aching muscles, and prepare your total being for deep, restorative rest.

Beyond the Body

surrender to sleep

how to: actually give your body good sleep

eat your sunscreen

blue moon bath

sunbather's must haves

DIY detox

treats for your feets

i need a detox, but how?

ways to practice autodidactcism

commitment

scents for sleep

night time routine 101

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