Friday Favorites, Vol I

Hi everyone.

I’m starting a new ritual! There are some things that I really, really love that I want to share with you. Each week I will be sharing about five things that help me to live the life I want to live. Things that have changed my life; products that I depend on daily; people that have innate gifts that have altered the course of my life; books, books, oh the books; places that contain so much beauty it’s pure soul-asty. (Yes, that is my word. Ask my friend Jerry.) Holiday traditions, recipes, colors, fabrics, prayers, friends, words, websites, so many things.

Why?

Because talking about things we love and why we love them is fun and healthy. It puts us in a state of gratitude. And well, sharing is caring, right?

Things I Love Thursday begins today. Here are 5 things I’m loving right now.

1. Everyday Oil. I’ve been using Everyday since I picked up a bottle at a holiday market in 2017. I love it so much that it was the number one thing on my Christmas list this year. I also bought 4 bottles of it for gifts. It’s 100% plant based and made in Black Mountain, NC. Just as their website says, I use it Everyday. Everywhere. Josh uses it too, now.
2. As I type this, I’m guzzling down some of Mother Mountain Herbal‘s Spicy Nettle Chai Tea. It’s getting me through winter in the woods. Best when drank from a mug that says “Mom” with butterflies all over it.
3. Scrabble. Tell me. When is the last time you have played a board game? We played Scrabble when Josh’s family visited recently and it was so nice to sit around a board game, with the fire going. We’ve been building up our collection since we moved in. Scrabble remains my favorite.
4. This app. I’ve been using the MyDays app to track my moon time, ovulation and mood since 2016 when I saw an energy healer for some womanly issues. She recommended it and I was hooked instantly.
5. Our wood stove. Our home has been so cozy. Almost, too cozy at times. We have to open windows upstairs to regulate the temperature. I love feeding the fire and feeling more in touch with the elements that keep us going- physically and spiritually.

Do you use any of these things? Do they bring you happiness as well? I’d love to know! Also, I’m all ears for board game suggestions!