Flow Into the Weekend

I’ve always craved rhythm. Not just routine but something deeper. A way to move through my days that feels soulful and rooted, not rushed and reactive. Over time, I began incorporating small rituals: 

lighting candles

pulling tarot cards

making tea with intention

These quiet acts became anchor points in the chaos of motherhood, work, and trying to be everything to everyone.

And somewhere in the swirl of it all, this weekend flow was born.

This little rhythm helps me through the weekend intentionally… not just a to-do list.

So today, I’m letting you into a little piece of my flow.
Not because I have it all figured out but because this has helped me feel again.

Feel joy.

Feel grounded.

Feel like I’m not just surviving the weekend, but creating something beautiful with it.

Because we don’t find balance, we create it. 

Flow Into the Weekend

Friday: Venus Day

Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Theme: Beauty, pleasure, connection, gratitude
Vibe: Soften into love. Tend to what you value. Make it beautiful just because.

Today’s Rituals:

Wear something you feel gorgeous in

Light a pink candle & say: “I soften into love today."

Share a nourishing meal with someone you love (including yourself)

Saturday: Saturn Day

Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Theme: Boundaries, rest, reflection, and ancestral wisdom
Vibe: Ground. Release guilt. 

Today’s Rituals:

Tidy your space slowly and with care

Write down what you’re holding and what you’re ready to release

Do one thing that honors your inner wise woman

Sunday: Sun Day

Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Theme: Spirit, joy, truth, radiance
Vibe: Recharge. Worship what’s good. Let yourself shine without apology.

Today’s Rituals:

Dance, stretch, or bask in the sun

Make or bless a meal with intention (a sacred Sunday brunch)

Light a gold or yellow candle & say: “I am allowed to feel joy. I am meant to shine.”

 

Weekend Nourishment:

• Lemon water with honey to cleanse & energize
• Root veggie bowls or roasted herbs for grounding
• Chocolate or berries for pleasure
• Keep it sacred: bless your food, even the snacks

Weekend Journal Prompts:

• What am I done carrying?
• How can I pour love into my family without emptying myself?

This is the kind of magic I never want to forget! Ember and I hiking the mesa. 

Happy weekend, mama. Don’t forget...you’re the magic.

Wellness Wednesday: Magic in the Basics

Let’s talk about the simple things.

Drinking water. Getting enough sleep.

It’s not glamorous. It’s not trending. 

But it is transformational.

We chase the big breakthroughs: new diets, fancy routines, elaborate rituals...but forget that true wellness often lives in the quiet choices we make every single day.

When you're hydrated, your body hums. Your digestion flows. Your skin glows. Your energy is more stable, your intuition sharper. Water is a literal life force...a potion your body brews into clarity.

When you're well-rested, you make better choices. Your nervous system can calm. Your mind is clearer, your heart more open, and your capacity to respond instead of react grows.

Make it Magical:

Water as Ritual: Add lemon, herbs, or berries. Stir with intention. Whisper a blessing into your glass. “This water nourishes every cell of my being.”

Sleep as Spellwork: Wash your face with love. Light a candle. Play soft music. Write down one thing you’re letting go of before bed. Let rest become sacred.

You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better.
Start by honoring the foundations.

Drink your water.
Get your rest.
And trust that even the smallest spells can shift your whole day.

Here is a water and rest ritual for heavy days! 

My Water Release Ritual

When life feels heavy, when thoughts spin or emotions cling...I turn to water.

Not just to hydrate, but to heal.

At night, I write down something I’m ready to let go of. A fear. A frustration. A wound. A weight I don’t want to carry anymore. I fold it gently and place it under a glass of water by my bed.

As I sleep, I imagine the water absorbing the energy of what I wrote, literally soaking up the sadness, the overwhelm, the old stories. Water holds memory. She listens. She softens. She transforms.

In the morning, I carry the glass outside. I pour it onto the earth: into my grass, my garden, a thirsty plant. I whisper a thank you as I release it.

Let this be transmuted.
Let it return as power.
Let the Mother make it medicine.

It’s a small ritual, but it’s a powerful one.
A reminder that healing doesn’t always have to be loud.
Sometimes it’s just a cup of water, a slip of paper, and a quiet prayer under the stars.

Why this works:

Water is energetically absorbent..many traditions believe it holds memory and emotion. Words, intentions, and vibration can impact water’s structure.

In ritual, water is often used to cleanse, carry, and transform. You're asking it to absorb the heaviness as you rest..turning passive sleep into active release.

You're doing this overnight, while your conscious mind is at rest. This aligns with dreamwork, lunar magic, and shadow rituals. By giving your subconscious permission to release what’s on your heart, you're working with your inner world while your body rests.

Pouring the water into the earth is magic and alchemy. The earth, in her wisdom, composts what you’ve released, just like she turns dead leaves into fertile soil.

You’re saying: “Take this pain. Make it power.”

Hope you find a little magic in the mundane today.

Whispers of the New Moon

 Hey Mama,

There’s something sacred about a blank sky.

The New Moon rises not to dazzle but to invite. She’s quiet, soft, hidden. And yet, her stillness is full with possibility.

I’ve come to love this phase of the moon so much. Not because it’s showy or certain, but because it reminds me of the beauty in beginning again. It’s a cosmic exhale. A pause before growth. A moment to check in, breathe deep, and ask:

What do I need to feel rooted?
What do I want to plant?
What new beginnings do I want to create?

For years, I searched for wellness in all the usual places: diets, discipline, doing more/more/more. But nothing truly shifted until I started syncing with rhythm, with cycles, with something deeper than a to-do list or a quick fix... until I found my feminine flow. 

I didn’t know it then, but I was returning to myself through the moon.

Each New Moon, I slow down. Light a candle. Breathe into stillness. I journal, sometimes (or most of the time) I cry, sometimes I dance barefoot in the kitchen while the soup simmers and the kids yell about who gets the last roll.

And always...I feel more like me.

These rituals aren’t fancy. They're not about getting it perfect. They’re about connection..to self, to spirit, to seasons, and to the small magic of everyday motherhood.

So I created a series of family-friendly New Moon rituals to help bring this grounding energy into your home too. Simple, soulful practices to help you and your little ones reset, reflect, and root.

I hope these rituals feel like a soft place to land. A gentle rhythm and a reminder that you are allowed to begin again, as many times as it takes.

With love and moonlight, I hope you enjoy... 
Ashley

What is grounding you right now?

Having a dedicated practice to slow down, get grounded, and recenter when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain overcooked is essential. It's not a luxury…it’s a lifeline. Taking a moment to check in with yourself, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your purpose helps you show up for the people you love and stay aligned with your own wellness vision.

Lately, I can’t seem to stay indoors. The house is there, but my soul keeps whispering, go outside. The kids and I are chasing sunsets, collecting rocks and memories, letting the desert wind untangle our thoughts. We're soaking in the sun, the air, the slowness and counting every single blessing like it’s a treasure hunt.

Nature has been our reset button. No big routines, just being present. Bare feet in the grass. Long walks with no destination. Little voices reminding me of joy in its purest form. And it’s been the most healing kind of magic.

What about you, love? What’s anchoring you lately? What small, sacred things are keeping you steady and soft in the middle of it all?

Let’s remind each other that there’s no right way to recenter…just the way that feels like coming home to yourself.

 

A mothers "why" - My "why"

Mothers "Why"

I want a strong, healthy spirit and body.

A body that moves with grace, feels deeply, and shines brightly.

I’m done with dieting. I’m done eating differently than the people I love most. I want to share meals with my family and always around a table filled with laughter, stories, and second helpings. I want to create memories in the kitchen and at dinnertime, not guilt or shame.

 Just nourishment. 

Just love.

I want to raise my children in a joyful, grounded home with a calm and steady mother at the center. I want the gift of responding instead of reacting, holding space instead of spiraling. I want them to grow up knowing what peace feels like… and where to return to when the world feels loud.

I want my children to have a healthy, balanced relationship with food and with their bodies. I want them to watch me take care of myself...not out of punishment or pressure, but out of reverence. Because caring for your spirit and body is a righteous desire.

I want to stop comparing. I want to celebrate other women instead of stacking myself against them. I want to rise and reach out, linking arms with mothers everywhere as we navigate this sacred, holy calling together.

 No more silent battles. 

Just sisterhood, solidarity, and light.

I want to be a lighthouse. A woman so full of love, her presence makes people feel safe to be themselves. I want to spread light as far and as wide as I can, starting in my own home and moving outwards like ripples.

I want to be the kind of woman and mother my Heavenly Parents smile upon. The kind of wife my husband still falls in love with, day after day, moment after moment. The kind of mother who sees her children for who they are and teaches them to live with kindness, courage, and compassion.

I want to wake up each day knowing...

 I’m living on purpose. 

That I’m making a difference, not just in the world, but in the four walls of my home, in the hearts of my people.

And I am.

One prayer, one breath, one choice at a time.

You are the expert. Not me.

Deciding what to eat and what to avoid can feel like a full-time job. There’s so much noise out there, so many people shouting rules and restrictions.

I’ve been there too. I’ve tried just about every fad diet under the sun, thinking maybe this one will fix me.

But none of them did. Because the truth is…there was never anything to "fix."
I just needed to come home to myself.

All those diets did was teach me to tune out of my body and chase trends instead of truth.

Now? I listen in. I eat the foods that feel nourishing and aligned. I move in ways that make me feel alive. I live with intention, joy, and trust in my own rhythm.

I believe our bodies speak in energy, our thoughts, our emotions, our cravings, our cycles. We are always transmitting. You already have the tools within you to shift, heal, and come into harmony.

My mission is to help mothers remember their power..to tune back in, reconnect to their intuition, and become the expert of their own body.

Not by handing over control.
But by helping you trust yourself again.

You don’t need another diet.
You need a deep remembering.
Let’s start there.

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SWEET CITRUS SALE

EEEEK! Guess what?!
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We are having a Memorial Day Sale and this is seriously my kind of sale!!!
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Citrus oils are marked down 10-30% off! I’m obsessed with all things citrus. How about you?
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These oils are used in cleaning my home, go in my water, in the diffuser and in almost all our roller blends!
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They are just that diverse and just that good.
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doTERRA has a so many yummy citrus oils, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine, Citrus Bliss, Green Mandarin, Tangerine and Wild Orange.

FUN FACTS: All citrus oils come from the rind of the fruit. Citrus essential oils are also all produced using cold expression, also known as cold-pressing.
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It's so amazing to me how these citrus essential oils have the ability to affect our emotions. Most of these oils, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine, and Wild Orange can help uplift your mood or your energy levels. On the other hand, Bergamot is calming and soothing to the emotions.
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The best way to use citrus oils for mood or emotional balance is to use them topically on the back of your neck or the bottom of your feet, or aromatically in a diffuser. Lemon, Lime, and Wild Orange also are excellent at purifying the air as they are diffused.
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What is your favorite citrus oil?