This Is How I Actually Live.
In 1992 I threw away my anti-perspirant and quit taking birth control pills. No internet, no movement, no one telling me to. I was created to sweat and blocking that just felt wrong. And something in me questioned using synthetic drugs to regulate my cycle. It all felt wrong and I chose to trust my God-given intuition.
That one decision started something. I make my own cleaners. I haven't burned a synthetic candle in decades. My 26 year old son has never had an antibiotic.
I'm not perfect and I'm not extreme. I'm just informed.
And I've been doing this long enough to know what actually matter and works.
Hormones. Cortisol. Belly fat. Oh, my.
After thirty years of living this way, I can tell you that what you bring into your home matters more than most people realize. Start here.
What you breathe Synthetic fragrances are one of the most common and overlooked sources of daily chemical exposure. And they contribute to hormone and thyroid, cortisol spikes, and infertility. When you inhale, it goes directly into the bloodstream. Ditching candles, plug-ins, air fresheners, and dryer sheets is the easiest swap with some of the highest returns.
What you put on your skin Synthetic fragrances are one of the most overlooked sources of daily chemical exposure. Anything you inhale goes straight into your bloodstream. The candles, the plug-ins, the dryer sheets. They smell good. And they're quietly spiking your cortisol, stressing your thyroid, disrupting your hormones, and contributing to belly fat. Yes, your body lotion may be increasing to belly fat. Ditching them is the easiest swap with some of the highest returns.
Your skin is your largest organ and it absorbs what you put on it. Products you use every single day likely contain synthetic fragrance, parabens, and phthalates. More endocrine disruptors that impact fertility, contribute to insulin resistance, and are linked to increased belly fat. Yes, your body lotion may be contributing to belly fat. Small daily exposures add up.
What you clean with Household cleaners are loaded with phthalates, fragrance, and synthetic chemicals. And it’s linked to respiratory irritation, hormone disruption, nervous system stress, cortisol spikes, and more. And almost all of them can be replaced with simple, inexpensive alternatives that actually work better. That's not a sales pitch. It’s just true.
I pushed back.
Then I got obsesed.
I've been using essential oils since the 90s. Synthetic fragrance was already off my list and I needed something that actually worked.
When a nurse friend introduced me to doTerra, I pushed back. Hard. I was anti-MLM and leery of the hype. I'm the person who reads the one and two star reviews on Amazon first.
But I tried them anyway. And they were different. More potent. More consistent. More effective than the other essential oils I'd used before.
I got obsessed with learning the therapeutic uses. They became part of how I manage stress, support sleep, and keep my family healthy. They are safe, natural, and they work.
I've been recommending them ever since. Not because I signed up to sell them. Because they work and I genuinely believe everyone needs a few of these little bottles in their home.
I personally use doTerra essential oils, supplements, and home and personal care products. It’s the brand I trust.
One More Thing Worth Knowing
When you shop through my store, you have options and they're better than most people realize.
You can purchase as a customer, no strings attached. If you plan to use these products regularly, becoming a wholesale member makes sense. Here's what that actually looks like:
25% off wholesale pricing on everything, immediately.
No auto-ship required though if you choose it, you're rewarded for it.
Access to our community. Real women using these products in real life, sharing what works.
Education, workshops, and me. I host ongoing education on natural living, non-toxic home, and metabolic health. Wholesale members get it all.
This isn't a club with obligations. It's just a smarter way to buy products you're already going to want.
There's also a business side. But that's a whole other conversation and zero pressure from me.