Happy Sprouts Wellness

12/14/2021

I have some more special edition Winter Wellness Boxes available! Think about starting your day with a cozy chai latte topped with the best marshmallows ever. Then later in the day get cozy with an herbal bath (or facial steam), snack on local organic dark chocolate. Massage your face with the most luxurious face oil (for ALL skin types). Are your hands/skin dry from the winter weather? Soothe and hydrate with The Ultimate Balm. Give the gift of cozy this winter to a loved one or yourself. Always yourself.

Will hand deliver local Vermont orders this week. All others will get shipped by the end of the week, but I cannot guarantee they will get to you by Christmas. They might, but USPS is swamped because everybody is still shopping and shipping for the holidays, so no promises!

https://bluerainbowgoods.com/product/happy-sprouts-wellness-winter-wellness-box/

Winter wellness boxes are still available. The perfect gift for someone who deserves a little extra cozy this winter. Or yourself. Always yourself.

https://bluerainbowgoods.com/product/happy-sprouts-wellness-winter-wellness-box/

10/29/2021

Looking for some cozy winter comforts? Treat yourself (or a loved one) to a Winter Wellness Box. 10% off preorders through 11/3 --- or come stop by the Connections Block party in Essex tomorrow and I'll give you 15% off of your preorder. They will ship out in December in time for the holidays.

COUPON CODE: TREATYOSELF
https://bluerainbowgoods.com/product/happy-sprouts-wellness-winter-wellness-box/

It’s time to start thinking about how you are going to stay cozy this winter! When you are able to tap into the little moments you have throughout the day and be present you will feel good and not be focused on whatever negatives come up for you during the cold, dark winter months. This box will h...

09/26/2021

✨3 Months ✨

Goodbye 4th trimester, it’s been my pleasure. I don’t know if it feels like it flew by or if it’s been forever. What I do know is that every day I look at this perfect, tiny human and am amazed that I grew her inside of me. It doesn’t even seem real and it probably never will. Our bodies are absolutely incredible and I don’t think we give them enough credit for what they are capable of doing.

We have come a long way in 3 months. She began rolling over at 9 weeks, she’s already starting to scoot, her teeth are making moves, she’s sturdy and strong, she’s already super silly and laughs when appropriate - and when it’s not, because let’s be real, she’s my child.

Some days are absolutely exhausting, others fly by. During the first 6 weeks I felt so nourished as my postpartum planning really paid off. But I probably should have prepared better for weeks 6 through 12 😳! [Note to self: more food, more water, more tea.]

Every time you think your getting the hang of your baby’s day-to-day, they decide it’s time to change it up. This brings a whole new meaning to being adaptable and gentle with yourself. Any expectations can really just be waved in your face and thrown out the window. Giving anyone an ETA? Forget about it...learn to get flexible with your schedule early on.

09/21/2021

365 days ago Poplar got her genes. 👖

Every woman should have the right to choose whether they conceive a child or not. The reality: not every woman has the tools they need to make this decision.

And why not? It’s simple: we were not taught to. During health classes we were served fear tactics and the famous “you can get pregnant ANY day of the month.” Young women need to be taught more about their bodies and their cycles. They need to be able to act with sovereignty. They need to not rely on systems that will let them down.

My pregnancy journey started years before I was actually ready to grow another human. I took a deep dive into understanding my cycles, playing with my food, and focusing on my mental and physical health; as well as a lot of unlearning and relearning about myself, about the world. This ultimately lead me to the work I do today and finding the sweet spot with my clients: pre-conception.

While this is my sweet spot, not all of my clients want to have a baby right now – or ever. Often the really just want to ditch hormonal contraceptives and keep their womb room to themselves. If this sounds like you, let’s chat. Take charge of your health. Take charge of your fertility. No one knows you better than yourself, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

07/07/2021

✨Meet Poplar Farren✨

Arrived earthside on the 25th of June, ferociously at home. Instantly stole our hearts.

Currently enjoys long naps, wearing oversized t-shirts, and rocking a mohawk.

07/06/2021

And I fu***ng roared.

No birth will ever look the same. Watch both videos of all kinds in preparation for your birth - or watch none and let it just become you.

I came across a great post from reminding me of this after my birth: “For every birth video you watch where a women calmly breathes her baby into the world make sure you watch one where she begs, pleads, roars, swears, doubts and works incredibly hard to meet her baby.”

“Roaring and screaming is POWER expressed through the voice.”

So open your throat chakra, open your cervix and ROAR out that babe.

And you’ve probably guessed it...baby intro coming up next.

06/15/2021

As we get ready for baby I am also getting ready to take a break from Facebook. Sometimes it is too easy to get sucked in, but there are a lot of projects to finish around here as we await this little babe’s arrival.

I am so excited to meet the tiny human my body has been growing and protecting through the past 9 moons. Will she make it to 10?! Time will tell. 🌕

My return will be slow once she is here, but I can’t wait to share this new adventure with you all!

One of the things I have been working on is postpartum meal prep. What were your favorite meals post baby?

05/05/2021

While you can’t plan for all of the things postpartum, you CAN plan to make things goes as smoothly as possible for you and your family.

While I am taking time off of my postpartum doula work until the fall, I am still booking individual sessions for postpartum planning. DM for more details!

So why prep for those early weeks/months?

✨because no parent should feel alone.

✨because being fully nourished is more than what you’re eating.

✨because building boundaries will make all the difference.

✨because sometimes you need to let it all out.

✨because it’s okay to feel like you have no idea what you’re doing.

✨because someone’s gotta hold the baby when you shower.

04/20/2021

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BONUS: You can still get 25% off your all access pass with code HAPPYSPROUTS25.

Can’t wait to see you there!

03/31/2021

We believe that wellness is related to wholeness, and we want to help everyone in our community find holistic ways to support their goals for wellness and discover local practitioners at the same time!

Pivot & Thrive Wellness Fair
One price, two weeks full of workshops and offerings: $49.00

Pivot & Thrive is a business community dedicated to making Vermont the place where businesses and families thrive. Members of our community are partnering together to offer a Wellness Fair, so you can explore services, try new wellness practices, and discover practitioners who align with your values.

There are live and on-demand events, downloadable tools and resources, and special access promotions and experiences available only to members. We are excited to share this opportunity with you!

Access the Wellness Fair at vermontcollaborativecircle.com/wellnessfair

And a special bonus for you: purchase your all access pass by April 19th for a special price just for YOU! HAPPYSPROUTS25

Thank you for putting this together!

03/21/2021

Postpartum Planning✏️🗓

✨because no parent should feel alone.

✨because being fully nourished is more than what you are eating.

✨because building boundaries will make all the difference.

✨because sometimes you need to let it all out.

✨because it’s okay to feel like you have no idea what you’re doing.

✨because someone’s gotta hold the baby when you shower.

I am no noobie to postpartum planning. This something I have done with my clients for years. And while I have thought about and begun planning my own postpartum since BEFORE I was pregnant - which *really* needs to be normalized - it’s time to start getting real serious about it!

Today marks 28 weeks, the beginning of the third trimester. Where has the time gone?! It’s fun getting to revisit these really awesome books📚, plan and stash what I want in my freezer, and navigate what my support network will look like once this babe arrives earthside. I love how all of this is unfolding. ❤️

As the weeks get shorter, I still have space for new clients planning for postpartum as well as limited postpartum doula openings (all of April and May are available)! Looking for some postpartum support? Let’s chat!

02/12/2021

Ovulation is essential. It’s natural. It’s not just for baby making. And our bodies expect it.💥

One of the topics I get really passionate about is the menstrual cycle. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign. Period. It is a reflection on your overall health. The natural ebb and flow of hormones through our cycles promotes the long-term health of our bones, brain and cardiovascular system, as well as regulating immune function, reducing inflammation and supporting thyroid, brain, bone and breast tissue. 🤯

And why do so many of us interrupt this cycle with hormonal birth control (HBC)? BECAUSE WE WERE NEVER TAUGHT THE REAL DEAL ABOUT OUR CYCLES.

So many of us were failed as teenagers. We were told you can get pregnant anytime of the month. We we’re prescribe HBC for painful and heavy periods and acne on our faces. We were told this was the only answer to “balancing your hormones” and “regulating your period.” We weren’t told about the awful side effects, that it really just shuts off your cycle, and the importance of letting our bodies ebb and flow like they are meant to.

But this isn’t the only way. We can have periods that don’t knock us down. We can have nice skin. We can nourish our hormonal balance. We can let our bodies flow and feel empowered. I promise you that.

What stories do you hold around your cycle? Have you considered coming off of HBC, but haven’t made the leap yet? Share in the comments below!

02/08/2021

✨22 weeks✨

What has this journey looked like so far?

Rest. Taking pockets if time to slow down. Sometimes that means an afternoon nap. Sometimes it means leaving a day open with no obligations on my calendar. Most days it means staying in bed until 9am 🤷🏼‍♀️

Movement. Gentle yoga classes. Random bouts of stretching throughout the day. Wandering in the woods. Moving with intention. Walking.

Breath. Focusing on my breathing throughout the day. Pausing to take deep, intentional breaths. Focusing on diaphragmatic breathing. Filling from my pelvic floor to the tops of my lungs and back out again.

Chiropractic care. My weekly adjustments are by far my favorite part of my prenatal care. It’s a must in my book.

Food. Focused nutrients that are important for growing a baby. Many of my meals through preconception and pregnancy have been inspired by ’s Real Food for Pregnancy. I also have been going against the typical “guidelines” and enjoying biweekly trips to for raw milk. It’s so delicious and nourishing. Chock full ‘o so many of those nutrients this growing babe is craving. 🤰

Intuitive action. Doing what feels right for me. I am in charge of me, my health, my pregnancy, my birth. I take responsibility for all of it. I am not relying on others to tell me how I feel, what I should do, to be my “saviors”...more on that in future posts.

And it’s all been fu***ng awesome. A breath of fresh air. A deep sense of empowerment and trust in myself. What this journey should be. And this is why I love guiding others in living the journey that’s right for them.

02/05/2021

You know what’s not normal? Planning for pregnancy. But why? We spend 1+ years planning for a “perfect” wedding that is just ONE day. And when it comes to one of the biggest life decisions many doctors still recommend coming off hormonal contraceptives when you are ready to get pregnant. But what’s missing from this conversation? The two big things that stand out to me are nutrient depletion and regulating your menstrual cycle.

Other things that could be addressed: mindset, movement, chiropractic care, reducing stress, your support network through pregnancy and postpartum, connecting with your spirit babies, connecting with your partner, and whatever else is important to you before embarking on such a journey.

If you know you want to have a family one day, then it’s not too early to start this process. It’s time to tune into your body and hormones. Ditch hormonal contraceptives. Get to know your menstrual cycle. Focus on building up your nutrient stores. Move your body. Get outside. Breathe.

02/01/2021

An amazing class from my friend Sarah at Clean Slate. We all deserve a more balanced 2021!

A Calm home is possible!
In this class I'll be teaching ways to balance all the apsects of busy family life, so that there is more ease and connection. Here is a link to my Rhythm and Routine page if you would like to learn more and/or register. https://www.cleanslatevermont.com/rhythms-routines

01/31/2021

✨Baby Karkut coming earth side June 2021✨

21 weeks. I’ve definitely been procrastinating on this past. But I can’t wait to dive deeper into this pregnancy with you!

Look out for posts on all of the topics I love nerding out on - especially conscious conception/planning for pregnancy. This is by bread and butter.

After years of doing this work I have finally been able to experience firsthand how the time BEFORE conceiving really impacts your pregnancy. When asked how I was feeling during the first trimester, I often felt kind of guilty for how easy it’s been for me. But in doing this work I think more people need to hear that it can actually be pretty amazing and: YOU DON’T HAVE TO FEEL LIKE S**T. 💩

01/27/2021

✨NEW PROGRAM: The Sovereign WOMBan✨

Who is the Sovereign WOMBan? They hold the intuitive wisdom that they have ultimate authority and governance over their own body.

Who is this program for?

You’re curious about womb-wellness and balancing your hormones naturally – it’s time to treat your menstrual cycle as the vital sign it is!

You know deep down that your body has all it needs to thrive.

You’re ready to quiet the noise of the wellness world and escape diet culture for good.

Want to feel confident in your choices, from food to movement, to advocating for your well-being?

Excellent! Schedule a free 30-minute exploration session so you can see if this program - or another - is right for you. And learn what it’s like to work with me!
https://calendly.com/brittany-hsw/30-minute-exploration-session/

11/24/2020

Hey all, it’s been a while! I’m having a sale over on ! 25% off store wide, no coupon code required. But you can sign up for the newsletter to receive an additional 10% off (and be the first to know about the upcoming product launches!).

Enjoy the holiday weekend, have fun and shop small 🥰