Chicago Holistic Life

04/02/2024

Surprise! I gave birth last week to baby #5 🩷 Our sweet girl, Ayla, joined us Earthside on Monday, March 25th, in less than 3 hours! We are so excited she is here and lots of adjusting taking place as we all navigate newborns, patience, and calm bodies/gentle hands 😬 I will be highlighting some postpartum items that have helped me in upcoming posts!

03/24/2024

Sticker residue on a bedroom door 🚪 Cloth + lemon EO 🍋 Gentle rub ➡️ No more goo 😊 Happy Mama! How do you use lemon EO?

03/15/2024

Homemade. I took a break from baking but enjoyed whipping this up this morning and enjoying fresh, warm, raisin bread this afternoon. 🍞

03/09/2024

After-school meltdown + a cold coming on = time for a scan

03/01/2024

New month, new promos! March is all about that spring clean feel! 🍋 Lemon is free this month with a 125pv order 🧽 10% Abode Multi-Surface Cleaning Concentrate 🫧 Bubble Diffuser + Malama Bundle- Limited Time Offer 🌸 Citrus Bloom Touch- Limited Time Offer ⏲️

02/23/2024

Oakley loves applying the Serenity + Valerian stick by 💜 Sweet smells and chill vibes 😴

02/14/2024

Oakley is excited for our LRP order 💚 More diaper cream + seriously the only one that takes the red away 🙌 Check the stories to see what else we ordered 😊

02/11/2024

The last 2 weeks, fevers and congestion plagued our home. I used homeopathy, Aconite + Belladonna, for the quick onset of a fever above 102°. And my custom-made shower steamers for a decongestant using Breathe + Rosemary 🌬

01/21/2024

Salve test! When making lotions, creams, and salves, you can check your consistency by dipping a spoon into your mixture and freezing for 5 minutes. Remove the spoon from the freezer, and that will be your consistency! Too hard? Add more oil. Too soft? Add more beeswax.

01/15/2024

Sticker through the wash, anyone? 🫠 I was always terrified of misplaced stickers with all that gooey residue clinging to the surface. Not anymore 🙅‍♀️ Lemon essential oil cuts through the goo and removes the sticker without much effort 🍋 I always test the oil in a small spot first, but so far, so good 🙌 I have successfully removed stickers from clothing, wood floors, windows, and more! Add a couple drops and rub that sticker off 😁

01/14/2024

We are having below freezing temps in Chicago, with feels like temps of -30° to -40°. As a family that loves to crack the window year-round, I am missing the fresh air and the hint of fresh cut grass. This diffuser blend is bringing me all the clean, fresh, spring scents 🌱

01/05/2024

Homeopathy Remedies: taking a very small dose of a natural substance that in a healthy person would cause symptoms. "Treating like with like."

Strep throat is making its rounds! Stock up on these impactful, cost-effective remedies 💪 Message me with any questions 📩

01/01/2024

Yes! It's been a wonderful opportunity to support mothers with holistic options and provide postpartum care ❤️

What a year it was in 2023! We could not ask for better families and a better team of doulas to support them. We worked with many new parents in our community and loved every minute of it. We proudly support all types of birth experiences, in all locations. We truly believe that the best type of birth is the one that YOU want. Our diverse statistics are a great representation of our mission.

A huge thank you to the following who made our 2023 extra wonderful by supporting our families, being a safe space, and sending amazing clients our way.

Reclaim Birth - Holistic Doula
Tree of Life Doula Services
Bridget Lira
Chicago Holistic Life
Tiny Tusks Doula
Supported Serenity: Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doula Care
Briana Oden
Shantel Powell
North Shore Midwives
Birth Center of Chicago

If I forgot anyone please let me know! We really appreciate every single person who helps us grow and support families :-)

12/31/2023

Oakley is just as excited as I am about bathtime 🛁 My two favorite products: baby hair and body wash + baby bath brush 😊 These products make bathtime a breeze-- safe, tear-free, gentle, + natural ingredients from companies that dedicate themselves to less chemicals 🙌

12/30/2023

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is heading into the New Year with reflection and intention ✨️ Personally, I am feeling very focused on my goals for 2024 and feel that I'm no longer in "recovery" mode. My nervous system has spent the past two years in a constant struggle of normal versus fight or flight mode. I finally feel healthy 🙌

12/03/2023

Any elf families? Tell me what shenanigans your elf is getting into! Dec 1: Elfie Dude brought the children advent calendars. Dec 2: Roasting marshmallows on our dining table centerpiece.

Our elf doesn't watch us but just brings silliness to our morning! I find great joy in the children's laughter when they discover what he's been up to all night 🌙 😄 ☺️

11/28/2023

Navigating the pacifier-weaning journey with my 16-month-old has been a stormy experience lately. As a mom of soon-to-be 5, this uncharted territory led me to embrace a gentle parenting approach rather than going cold turkey.

Enter essential oils, homeopathy, and herbal support! 🌿

I love essential oils for immediate support and relief. They help us create routine and rewire our thought process.

🟣 Calmer Touch: This roller is specifically designed for children and comes pre-diluted for a safe application. Calmer has a blend of Lavender, Cananga, Buddha Wood, and Roman Chamomile essential oils, along with the moisturizing benefits of Fractionated Coconut Oil.

🔵 Chamomilla: Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and calming properties that make it ideal for babies. Chamomilla is beneficial for pain relief and irritation related to teething. Simply dissolve 2-3 pellets into water for your baby every 15 minutes until they experience relief.

🔵 Ignatia amara: This homeopathic pellet helps relieve apprehension and hypersensitivity to stress. Simply dissolve 2-3 pellets into water for your baby every 15 minutes until they experience relief.

🟡 Rescue Remedy: The herbal powerhouse. I keep this in my first aid kit and on every floor of my home. Rescue Remedy contains Bach Flower Remedies as discovered by Dr. Bach in the 1930s. Bach Flower Remedies restores the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred, and indecision, which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole. This powerful dropper only requires 4 drops into your mouth or water.

No waiting hours for relief—these options are transparent, with no side effects or dependency. ⚠️ Remember, I'm not a medical professional—just sharing what works for my family. Consult with a naturopath or herbalist for personalized advice.

💌 I'm offering 1:1 sessions—reach out for more info to journey together!

11/12/2023

Stronger by 🙌 the perfect blend to incorporate into daily rituals that remind you to be resilient and strong 💪 Oakley has taken a liking to our routine 🧡