Loving Essentials

08/07/2025

Do you enjoy having plants 🪴 in your house? I do! There is something calming about bringing the outside in.

My aloe plants amaze me! The larger one I’ve had for about 6 years. It was a tiny little thing when I brought it home. The one that currently sits in my kitchen window was a small, very sad little plant given to me by a friend. It had inadvertently gotten neglected and was starting to die. Now it’s thriving and has even created a few friends. I’ve only had that one about a year or so.

Please share with me what types of plants you enjoy in your home in the comments below. 👇

07/28/2025

Completed the 4th block-grade 98.4
Final Score of 96.3
Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 received!

07/23/2025

Neuroplasticity: Science shows when we embrace new positive thoughts it creates new pathways in our brain, and the pathways of negative thoughts decrease.

Have you ever thought how this could relate to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind?" There is something to be said for cultivating positive thoughts and finding the blessings in each day.

Try this diffuser blend to help all those positive thoughts flow:
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Peppermint

07/22/2025

This is how I’m breaking my fast today. What are you having for lunch?

07/22/2025

🌿 Stress, Your Gut, and the Power of Nature (Shinrin-Yoku)

Have you ever noticed that when your anxious, overwhelmed, or under pressure your stomach just feels off? Well, that’s no coincidence—your gut and your brain are deeply connected.

Chronic stress can:

• Disrupt digestion
• Alter your gut bacteria (you know, those good guys that keep you feeling well)
• Increase inflammation
• Make it harder for your body to absorb nutrients or eliminate waste

So, if your feeling bloated, irritable, or fatigued—it might not have anything to do with what you ate, but everything to do with how you’re feeling.

Shinrin-Yoku was developed with the Japanese practice of forest bathing in mind.🌳 No, that doesn’t mean bathing naked in a forest. Spending time outdoors and enjoying nature has a profound effect on our health. And Shinrin-Yoku can help you experience the outdoors wherever you are.

Shinrin-Yoku has played a big role in helping me reduce stress levels, which has been instrumental in regaining my health. This amazing oil is just one of the products we will be learning more about on my 2-month wellness journey.

Are you ready to feel better than you have in a long time?

🌀Comment RESET or DM me and I’ll send you more information.

As a thank you, I will gift you a doTERRA Serenity Stick +Valerian upon completion of month 2.

What are you waiting for? Let's reset together. Only a few spots left.

07/18/2025

🚀 Are you ready to reset your health?

I'm inviting 6 women to join me on a 2-month wellness journey using the same tools that have been instrumental in restoring my own energy, balance and overall well-being:
🌿 doTERRA's Foundational Wellness Kit
💧 Peppermint and Shinrin-Yoku essential oils
💙 Deep Blue Stick for comfort and recovery

If you're feeling tired, run-down, or out of balance--this kit is designed to support energy, immune function, heart and joint health, and so much more.

🎁 And as a thank you for those who commit and complete the full 2-month wellness journey, I will gift you a doTERRA Serenity Stick +Valerian. This stick provides gentle, natural support for deeper, more restful sleep.

DM me or comment RESET to claim your spot. Only 6 available!

07/17/2025

As I previously talked about, I had to learn how to stop asking "why" and start asking "what." I've also had to learn to find the blessing in small things each day--a quiet cup of coffee, a sunrise, a word of encouragement on a hard day. In my latest blog post I share how God's small blessings can have a big impact.

I'm inviting you to pause with me--to breathe, reflect, and find all the ways God is gently moving you today.

Read the full blog post here: https://www.loving-essentials.com/blessings-in-the-middle

07/12/2025

3rd block finished today. (This one was nutrition.) score:98.3

07/08/2025

There is a place in life between who you once were and the person you’re becoming. I call it the middle. And, after dealing with this relapse for more than a year, that is exactly where I find myself. In the middle—disconnected, uncertain, and praying quietly for healing. Now I’m finally sitting down to write about it. Not from the top of the mountain, but from right here.

Maybe you’re in the middle too. If so, I hope this will remind you that you’re not forgotten, and your healing matters.

👉 Read the full post here: https://www.loving-essentials.com/disconnected-stuck-praying

06/24/2025

OMG! Kellie Timberlake-Lancaster is absolutely amazing! Her knowledge and genuine concern for her patients simply cannot be beat! With her help, I am absolutely able to fight through this relapse of health issues and I'm finding true healing on the other side.

Send a message to learn more

06/17/2025

Your gut isn't the supporting actor...it's the STAR of the show!

06/15/2025

In only 72 hours the gut healing is evident. I received a real lesson on how quickly these chemicals can wreck havoc on our bodies, as well as a lesson on the healing our body is capable of. I will be looking for the BPA Free labels from now on.