How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Natural Tattoo Care

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.I have always loved tattoos, and I love hearing the stories behind them. I got my first tattoo 5 1/2 years ago, at the age of 17. My mom and I both got our black belts and we went […]

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Life, love, and other such things

I have been out of the blogging world for a long time. I have popped back in a handful of times in the past two months for a quick post, and I occasionally say “hi” on Facebook. But this is a far cry from the 3 blog posts per week and my 5-6 social media […]

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Green Periods: The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

When I wrote the title, my first thought was that if you periods are actually green, you should probably see a doctor. I’ve been using a menstrual cup for over 3 years now. It has not been continuous – in the first year I went back to pads and tampons a few times and twice […]

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Crochet Wire Bracelet | DIY Craft Tutorial

One of Will’s coworkers makes crochet wire jewelry. They are very pretty, yet simple to make, so I decided to make them as gifts for my maid of honor, bridesmaid, and Will’s sister (who is doing a reading). I picked out the beads and wire, and received a quick tutorial. However, when I got home […]

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My Must Have Essential Oils

I <3 essential oils. I don’t try to hide that. I have seen such a huge improvement in the health of myself and my family since I started using and sharing them. A lot of people are overwhelmed by the number of oils available. How do you know which to use and how to use […]

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Things I Love: May

Oh wow. This month. I haven’t posted in a week, and that was my first post in awhile, too. Things have be crazy. I graduated May 25, and we moved Will into our new apartment on the 29th. I feel like I barely have time to breathe! But what a great month May was! Like […]

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Furnishing an Apartment on a Budget

My fiance and I are coming up on our wedding, and we will both be moving out of our parents’ homes, so we need a lot of stuff! We spent a lot of time considering what to put on our registry to help us stock out new home. And yet, every time we go to […]

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Metabolic Blend | Essential Oil Spotlight

Miss me? It’s finals week and things have been crazy! Last final was this morning and I graduate on Sunday! Today I want to share an oil blend that I LOVE! It is called the Metabolic Blend: a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon. This metabolic blend can be used for increased energy, […]

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The Power of the Present Moment

Paper. Finals. Eating well. Wedding. Honeymoon. Financial security. Future job. Future education. Fertility. Stress. Anxiety. Breathe. It’s okay. Why worry about things out of our control? Power of the Present Moment We rarely think about the present moment. We’re to busy about thinking about everything else. Worrying about the past, the future, the far future. […]

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Thank You Mom

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, but I actually started writing this in response to a concert I went to on Friday. It was a concert given by a Catholic artist, in a church, with a focus on mothers. It was a beautiful time and I was so overwhelmed by love for my mom, and for mom’s […]