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My first business was a restaurant. We served two from scratch soups per day. I made up a lot of soup recipes during that time. This Peanut Chicken Soup recipe is one of my all-time favorites from the time. Peanut Chicken Soup RecipeIngredients1 … [Continue reading]
You cannot make medical claims about essential oils. Don’t shoot the messenger. It is simply the law. Both the FDA and the FTC have rules on the books that all essential oils companies, sellers, and distributors must follow.Recently the Department of … [Continue reading]
Have you ever pondered what you would tell your younger self? I do. I think back to specific moments, and I want to whisper to my young heart, “You will be okay. This is not the end of the world. You will get stronger. You will grow resilient and … [Continue reading]
When I’m gone—you will be okay. It may not feel like it on that first day or even the first year. But just as my mom’s last words to me were, “I know you are going to be okay, Kayla”—I promise that you too will be okay.Here are a few words of advice … [Continue reading]
May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. I did not know that I had a genetic disorder and had passed it onto my kids until my daughter Selah was diagnosed with EDS. As the doctor conducted the tests on Selah, I was thinking to myself that my … [Continue reading]
In the twilight of motherhood it is easy to look back with regret to all the could have, would have, should have times that are so evasively behind us.I've had moments of regret. The times I should have shown more patience, been more present, and … [Continue reading]
Today—the woman who planted dreams, trained dancers and dance teachers, and influenced generations, Miss Ann Carroll, went to dance in heaven. In the shadow of greatness, the dance studio that Miss Ann founded, continues to live out her legacy. The … [Continue reading]
I am super excited to be a speaker at The Aroma Summit, a virtual event where Aromatherapists Share Their Secrets For a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit in a Constantly Changing World. There are 33 speakers from around the world. The Aroma Summit is a … [Continue reading]
I am beyond excited to be one of the Maker Mastermind Mentors at Maker Mastermind LIVE in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 24-25, 2022. The event is in person! You have no idea how thrilled I am to be speaking in person for the first time since I … [Continue reading]
I am super excited to announce that my company, Ology Essentials, has been made the Top 100 Finalist in the 2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest and YOUR vote can help us get closer to the finish line. Voting is open between March 22 and March 31, … [Continue reading]
I can pinpoint exactly when my writing was set free. I remember where I was sitting when David Sanford destroyed all of the literal and mental barriers to publishing. Today, I can feel the void of his departure from this earth into heaven. Oh, what a … [Continue reading]
