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Sunflower Isle 🌻 Welcome to Sunflower Isle! We’re a family filled with faith, focused on healing, and finding joy in life’s chaos—all from sunny Siesta Key.

Discover free printables, tips, and real stories about chasing sunshine through life’s challenges.

New on the blog! 🌊Check out my latest post, and feel free to join the conversation—I’d love to hear from you! (I’ve also...
21/01/2025

New on the blog! 🌊

Check out my latest post, and feel free to join the conversation—I’d love to hear from you! (I’ve also included a fun little freebie for busy parents and a few coupon links.)

Stay tuned for more articles, including one where I’ll be sharing more about my recent diagnosis, as well as tips on life in Siesta Key, less-toxic living, and fun family adventures. 🌞

https://sunflowerisle.com/2025/01/21/chasing-sunshine-family-health-and-life-in-siesta-key/

Chasing Sunshine: Family, Health, and Life in Siesta Key Sunflower Isle is a reflection of the life we’re building—one filled with faith, family, and the pursuit of light in life’s challenges. What…

Offering Our RV for Hurricane Helene Flood Victims!We want to help friends or someone in need after Hurricane Helene. Ou...
04/10/2024

Offering Our RV for Hurricane Helene Flood Victims!

We want to help friends or someone in need after Hurricane Helene. Our 2023 Forest River Aurora RV is available with three options:

OPTION 1: We’ll bring the RV to you and set it up at your location.
OPTION 2: Temporary setup on our property (for emergencies only, and we must know the person).
OPTION 3: Purchase outright.

The price you see on Outdoorsy is not our family and friends rate. Message us with your preferred option, and we’ll discuss costs. We’re only covering expenses—no profit involved!

The RV features two bedrooms, bunk beds, an outdoor kitchen, TV, awning, and more. If needed, we can provide new, clean sheets, pillows, blankets, toaster, salt, pepper, and other necessities.

Please book through Outdoorsy for insurance reasons; we’ll adjust the rate internally for you. Let us know if we can help! Just send me a message. 💙

Here’s the link to the public profile so you can see photos and details. (Note: pricing shown is not reflective of family/friends or Hurricane Helene flood victims rates.)

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This is the link to the public profile so you can see photos and details. Note: pricing is not reflective of family and friends / Hurricane Helene flood victims.

See 11 photos of this 2023 Forest River Aurora Aurora Fifth-wheel in SARASOTA, FL for rent now at $160.00/night

I wish I had known then what I know now—a simple inspection early on could have saved us hundreds of thousands of dollar...
04/10/2024

I wish I had known then what I know now—a simple inspection early on could have saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars and spared us from the chronic illness that affected my health. I experienced unexplained migraines, I was stuttering, dealing with memory loss, and fatigue. It wasn’t until a thorough mold inspection that we finally connected the dots.

Throughout this journey, I’ve learned the importance of advocating for yourself. Too often, builders cut corners, using materials that barely meet code without thinking about the long-term impact on your health and home. You need to advocate for your family.

After a 16 months of remediation and rebuilding, we’ve come through the worst of it. (But we are still dealing with unresolved issues from shoddy HVAC work. More on that later) If you’re recovering from Hurricane Helene or any storm, please take mold seriously. Get your home inspected now, and protect your family from the hidden dangers we didn’t see until it was too late.

Why You Need a Mold Inspection:
Hidden mold can wreak havoc, both on your home and on your health, often in ways that take months or years to show up. Toxic mold spores spread quickly and quietly, and they can grow behind walls, in attics, and in your HVAC system—places you might never think to check. Even if you think you’re safe, especially if your home “only” had some minor water damage, mold can still thrive in hidden spaces, and you can contaminate your new space with old items you kept from the flood.

See the full article I wrote in the comments. When I post links to my blog, FB hides my post. Seems sketchy to me.

I wish I had known then what I know now—a simple inspection early on could have saved us hundreds of thousands of dollar...
04/10/2024

I wish I had known then what I know now—a simple inspection early on could have saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars and spared us from the chronic illness that affected my health. I experienced unexplained migraines, I was stuttering, dealing with memory loss, and fatigue. It wasn’t until a thorough mold inspection that we finally connected the dots.

Throughout this journey, I’ve learned the importance of advocating for yourself. Too often, builders cut corners, using materials that barely meet code without thinking about the long-term impact on your health and home. You need to advocate for your family.

After a 16 months of remediation and rebuilding, we’ve come through the worst of it. (But we are still dealing with unresolved issues from shoddy HVAC work. More on that later) If you’re recovering from Hurricane Helene or any storm, please take mold seriously. Get your home inspected now, and protect your family from the hidden dangers we didn’t see until it was too late.

Why You Need a Mold Inspection:
Hidden mold can wreak havoc, both on your home and on your health, often in ways that take months or years to show up. Toxic mold spores spread quickly and quietly, and they can grow behind walls, in attics, and in your HVAC system—places you might never think to check. Even if you think you’re safe, especially if your home “only” had some minor water damage, mold can still thrive in hidden spaces, and you can contaminate your new space with old items you kept from the flood. (Do a quick google search on “mycotoxins”)

Read the full blog here: https://sunflowerisle.com/2024/10/04/hurricane-helene-aftermath-mold-risks-and-solutions/

Our family’s battle with toxic mold after Hurricane Ian taught us hard lessons about the dangers of hidden damage. If you're recovering from Hurricane Helene, learn from our experience and take action now to protect your home and health from mold.

09/08/2024

If you're in SW Florida and experiencing flooding or water intrusion of any kind, please know you can reach out to me for guidance.

It takes mold 24 hours to start growing after water intrusion!
Don't let anyone tell you it's no big deal. Your future self will thank you.

I am happy to listen, bounce around ideas, or walk you through the remediation process. What to save, what to toss, how to clean, etc.

I have an incredible referral team of inspectors, remediation pros, HVAC professionals that can help you, and who are QUALIFIED in mold removal. There is a HUGE difference. Do your research!
You don't want to experience the neurological symptoms, debilitating fatigue, respiratory issues, and gut wrenching stress that comes with hidden toxic mold.

I'm here for you. Just send me a message. I reply to every single one.


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Hi everyone,For those who don't know me well, I'm Heather, married to Ben Marchand and mom to four amazing kids. I've go...
02/08/2024

Hi everyone,

For those who don't know me well, I'm Heather, married to Ben Marchand and mom to four amazing kids. I've got a lot to share, so I’m starting with symptoms.

I want to highlight the hidden dangers of and spread awareness. Though I’m not a professional, my personal experience has taught me a lot, and I'm here to guide you on a path to healing.

If this topic isn’t for you, feel free to keep scrolling. You don't owe me anything, and you don't need to follow my journey—and that's okay!

If you do want to follow my journey, please subscribe to my blog and share my posts. It will help me reach more people!

Below, you’ll read about the mysterious symptoms my kids and I have experienced—symptoms that left me feeling helpless and debilitated.

This isn’t easy to share, and I don't make a penny from writing this. So, what do I gain? For me, healing means consolidating everything I've learned over nearly two years. I want to help others fast-track their healing and be a confidant for those who feel overwhelmed.

There is a heavy stigma surrounding mold. A stigma that says you are weak, overreactive, or crazy. I am here to say YOU ARE NOT CRAZY. You do not have to suffer alone through this.

Read more about our journey and the solutions we've found: From Symptoms to Solutions: Battling Toxic Mold in Our Home on Liberty Hill


https://sunflowerisle.com/2024/07/05/from-symptoms-to-solutions-battling-toxic-mold-in-our-home/

Learn about our personal journey dealing with toxic mold in our home, from the initial symptoms to uncovering the hidden dangers affecting our health.

It's a new month! Here is your monthly reminder to clean yo drains!
01/08/2024

It's a new month! Here is your monthly reminder to clean yo drains!

After our whole-home mold remediation following Hurricane Ian, keeping our home mold-free became a top priority. To maintain a clean environment and reduce mold risks, my family follows a simple, n…

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