The natural foods and textiles movement has come a long way in the decades that I’ve been paying attention to it. (It also blows my mind that at thirty I can say I’ve been paying attention to something for decades- thanks Mom for behind totally ahead of the times!) Especially in regard to natural foods and beverages, it has become more accessible and widespread, showing up in stores outside of the typical Whole Foods or Natural Grocers specialty chains. However, when it first came to be, buying ... Read More about Five Cost Effective Ways to Go Organic
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The Privilege of Wellness
I have been actively working in the wellness world for years, but it has always been a part of my life. Growing up I had access to the best food- my mom even handmade our baby food- and was treated by the best doctors, nutritionists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and physical therapists when I needed it. I had a support system, lived in well-to-do areas, and was taught where my food came from, how to grow it, and had the space and resources to do so if I so chose. My life as a child through ... Read More about The Privilege of Wellness
Letters to the Universe: Struggles with Anxiety
I want to preface this by saying that I am absolutely okay, and this not a cry for help. I just want to shed light and normalize the struggle with mental health. I am not good at asking for help or showing weakness or, quite honestly, reaching out in general. I saw a quote the other day about anxiety, and I’m paraphrasing here, but it went a bit like this: “I won't always go, but please invite me.” And honestly, it struck me to my core. I have dealt with anxiety for decades and growing up I ... Read More about Letters to the Universe: Struggles with Anxiety
Woo Woo or Worth It? How to Smudge with Sage 101
Habits of a Modern Hippie is essentially an explanation of my life. If you’ve ever popped over to my ‘About Me’ page you’ll have read that I come from an interesting dichotomy of parents, an herbalist and naturopathic doctor mother and a business executive father. And while both of my parents are incredibly intelligent and made the traditional education system a priority, my mom especially allowed me to explore outside of that traditional space. So when it comes to alternative medicine and ... Read More about Woo Woo or Worth It? How to Smudge with Sage 101
National Nutrition Month: Health Food Innovation with BabbleBoxx
One of my favorite things about my job here on Habits of a Modern Hippie, is that I constantly get to try the health and wellness industry’s new innovations. While normally I only get to discover one new brand or product at a time, today I have teamed up with BabbleBoxx who sent me a collection of what is new and exciting in the healthy food and beverage realm, perfect for March which just so happens to be National Nutrition Month! While some of these brands I have and love already, all of ... Read More about National Nutrition Month: Health Food Innovation with BabbleBoxx