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A Natural Approach to Itchy Skin in Dogs

Posted by Meagan Visser | Sep 9, 2019 | Handcrafted Skincare |

Our dog, a mixed breed we rescued from the shelter 9 years ago, has had recurring skin issues for...

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Phototoxic Essential Oils: What You Need To Know

Posted by Meagan Visser | Jun 20, 2019 | Essential Oils |

I’ll admit it. When I first started using essential oils, I thought because they were...

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My Top 10 Most Used Essential Oils

Posted by Meagan Visser | Apr 3, 2019 | Essential Oils |

Essential oils have been a part of my life for almost a decade. Looking back, I can see that this...

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How To Balance Self-Love With Loving Others This Valentine’s Day

Posted by Meagan Visser | Feb 6, 2019 | Emotions |

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and the topic of love is in there air. While...

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Natural Tips For Growing Kids With Stinky Feet (Plus, DIY Stinky Feet Shoe Powder)

Posted by Meagan Visser | Jan 17, 2019 | Handcrafted Personal Care |

Growing up, I don’t remember anyone in my family having stinky feet. I didn’t, my mom...

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6 Ways I Use Holiday Essential Oils During Winter

Posted by Meagan Visser | Dec 12, 2018 | Essential Oils |

The winter season is the perfect time to slow down, to nourish your body and mind, and to make...

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How To Approach Ear Infections Naturally

Posted by Meagan Visser | Nov 30, 2018 | Common Childhood Ailments |

Because ear infections are a common occurrence during childhood, I consider myself very blessed...

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6 Ways I Make My Home Cozy For Fall

Posted by Meagan Visser | Oct 25, 2018 | Home |

Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that...

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I’m Meagan, a registered nurse turned herbalist, and I want to live life naturally. Follow along as my husband and I and our four sons figure out what natural living looks like for our family. And of course, I’d love for you to join me on this journey, too! There’s nothing better than having a good hiking buddy with a compass!

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I love these after lunch walks down to the creek.

I love these after lunch walks down to the creek. They’re the perfect break from work and school and oh, so refreshing to the soul.

What is it that you do to take a break during the responsibilities of the day to refresh yourself?

#guhlifestyle #aprillove2020

I was planning a weekend getaway to @biltmoreestat

I was planning a weekend getaway to @biltmoreestates this month for Dean and I, but it looks like those plans are going to have to be postponed.

Thankfully, I purchased this Biltmore coffee table book the last time I was there, so I can sit here sipping my coffee and getting my fill of Biltmore (although it doesn’t even come close to the real thing). So far I’ve toured the house and strolled through the gardens. Later this evening I’ll pour a glass of red wine and meander through the village winery.

So what about you? Are you doing any traveling from home? If so, I’d love to hear where you’ve been!
#travelathome #guhtravel

From the window seat in my bedroom, I can look out

From the window seat in my bedroom, I can look out over our back pond, and I’ve recently noticed a couple of ducks visiting there each morning. They glide across the surface of the water, dipping their heads beneath the surface every now and again. They spend time cleaning their feathers. Sometimes they sit still and simply exist in that quite place for a while.

Each day as I sit doing my morning devotions, journaling, and prayer, I feel very grateful that I get to look at this beautiful and peaceful view. I can hear the morning bird song and watch the stillness of the water. It’s a lovely way to start the day.

At the beginning of this year, I choose the word “systems” my word for the year. This is one of my systems—slow mornings. I need them to get my day off to a good start.

I’m re-reading the daily rhythms section of Kim John Payne’s book, Simple Parenting, and I realize just how much my morning rhythm affect the entire rest of the day—from school to chores to meal times to work to bed and everything else in between.

So here’s my morning rhythm as of late.

Morning coffee
3 things I’m grateful for
Journaling (thoughts out)
Devotion (truth in)
Prayer (communion)
Words for Instagram (community connection)
Yoga flow
Morning supplements and breakfast

So what about you? Do you have a morning routine? If so, I would love it if you would tell me about it in the comments below. (You can also DM me if you’d prefer.) I love hearing what other people are doing to start their day. We’re all so different, and what works for one of us may not work for someone else. We’re all also in different seasons of life, and that also makes a big difference in what our morning rhythms will look like.

Anyway, I’d love to hear what your current morning rhythm is like.

Today has been one of those rainy, dreary days tha

Today has been one of those rainy, dreary days that puts you in the mood to do nothing but lay around, eat, and nap here and there. Now I know what life is like for my cat every day.
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#guhlifestyle #rainyday #coronavirus2019 #athome #thecatlife #slowandsimple

Yesterday was a glorious Sunday so we decided to b

We met up with Pa-paw this evening to see if we co

We met up with Pa-paw this evening to see if we could find some morel mushrooms. We only found 4 that were small, so we decided to leave them. We’ll try again next week to see if can find more.

This was the perfect way for all of us to spend a Saturday evening—walking in the woods, breathing clean air, talking, and making memories during this stressful and unknown time.

So far through this entire pandemic, we’ve sat here, fairly secluded in the country, watching this crazy mess unfold, as it made its way closer and closer to us here in upper East Tennessee. We now have our first official case here in our small county.

I’m not stressing too much, but I am trying to be prepared. We’re still less than 10 people, and I’m grateful that we can still get together in places like this. For how much longer, I’m not sure. Until then, I’m thanking God for our health, life in the country, and family to spend time with.

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