Lifestyle
I’m a mama doing my best to reduce our toxic load while living a balanced and happy life.
Follow along here for a glimpse into my life.
Finding Balance in Activity and Being Bored
Keeping toddlers busy and active without over scheduling them is like orchestrating a perfectly choreographed dance. You want your child to be socialized and getting used to some structured time but you also want them to be free to get bored and discover.
Life in Singapore in 2020
Singapore is a little island in Southeast Asia, known as the Little Red Dot. It is a bit of a utopia - it is super clean, super safe, covered in palm trees and sunny most days. There are definitely times when I have to pinch myself that this is real life. Singapore is mostly jungle and is home to some crazy wildlife, including about 5.5 million people. We have everything here - beaches, urban hiking, jungle, city center, restaurants, playground, theater, museums and so much more. During normal times, Singapore's Changi airport is a bustling hub offering amazing amenities for people visiting or just transiting through.
Becoming My Own Health Advocate
It has been 7 weeks since I saw my naturopath for the first time and started my postpartum integrative care journey. I have thoroughly enjoyed this process so far - even the x-rays, blood draws and ultrasound. This is only just beginning and I have already learned so much about myself and my body.
No Mom Can Do It Alone
Living abroad has so many ups and so many downs. Life can look like a constant vacation but we still deal with all the real life stuff. The difference is that we don’t have a “normal” support system in place.
Singapore Staycation
I could write a novel about our one-week staycation in Singapore last week. But in the interest of my sanity and you not losing interest, I’m going to try to pack a lot of info into a shortish (but not really at all…) post.
Managing the Fertility Roller Coaster with Essential Oils
When my husband and I decided to explore the possibility of pregnancy, we assumed we would get pregnant as soon as we put some intention behind it. I have spent my entire adult life trying not to get pregnant, so it must happen really easily, right? The answer is no, it’s not easy.
Exploring Singapore with a Car - Volume 2
We zipped all over Singapore this past weekend and filled our days with nature walks, playdates, playgrounds, the beach and lots of yummy food! My hope is that this recap answers all your questions for how to do these things and make it easy with kids!
Exploring Singapore with a Car - Volume 1
We’re not going to the US next month as planned so we decided to rent a car in Singapore and explore this little island instead! We’ve had the car for one week now and we’ve already discovered new places. This past weekend we hiked around Coney Island and did our second visit to the Singapore Zoo!
Bulk Buying on a Budget
I recently shared on Instagram how our grocery budget seems to be the hardest thing for me to get a handle on. I just can’t bring myself to sacrifice quality to save some money. Thankfully, Scoop Wholefoods and their bulk bins have helped me keep the quality and save money. You just have to be smart on what you’re getting!
Tips and Tricks: Long Haul Travel with a Baby
It's July which means it was one year ago this month that we did our first long haul flight as a family of 3. Long haul travel with a baby can be intimidating but it is much easier than you think!
Archives: Clean Eating Changed My Life
If clean eating has taught me anything it’s that going outside of your comfort zone and pushing yourself to do something you never thought possible is very empowering.
iHerb Favorites for Clean Living
I started my low-toxin, natural lifestyle while living in New York City where access to clean products was simple. I could pop into a Whole Foods or place an Amazon Prime order and have anything I needed instantly.
Water Birth in Singapore
As soon as I knew I was pregnant, I had a deep knowing that my body was made to deliver a baby. The goal was a drug free, water birth and I was determined to do as much as I could to achieve it.