The popular Montessori Method centers on children’s play that is open-ended and involves hands-on sensory experiences. This type of play aids children’s development in their gross motor skills, balance, coordination, independent play, and more. Science has even shown that there’s a link between Montessori education and play in childhood with adult wellbeing later in life. 🌟 Montessori play gyms …
When looking to reduce the footprint of your humble abode, look first under your feet! Many rugs contain harmful toxins from dyes, glues, and flame retardants (no thanks). Even when safe materials are used to make rugs, they are often treated with harsh chemicals to repel water and stains. The list of toxins found in …
After a few years of being faced with the importance of our homes — how they feel, and where they are — the tiny house movement continues to gain momentum. We are full supporters of this creative, efficient, eco-friendly living solution (many of these homes can be constructed specifically to exist off the grid). Tiny …
Not all bedding is created equal. Some duvets are made with conventionally grown cotton which uses pesticides and fertilizers, while other comforters are polyester, which accumulates more dust mites than down. That’s why we like to opt for bedding made of organic, natural materials — namely, organic cotton, down, and wool. It’s like a gentle hug from …
These are the two questions I get asked most often when I tell people about my enthusiasm for the Enneagram—and rightly so. Even with its gained popularity in recent years and the vast amount of books, social media accounts, and podcasts talking all things Enneagram, it’s still an abstract and curious system for many. Perhaps …
If you’ve spent any time planning your playroom or nursery on Pinterest, chances are you’ve seen a Pikler triangle, those wooden climbing frames made for little hands. The Montessori-inspired toy is a motor development aid that assists toddlers and babies with balance, coordination, and strength. Developed originally by Hungarian physician Dr. Emmi Pikler, the Pikler triangle helps …
A good bottle of wine and a long conversation—that’s the way to my heart as an Enneagram 4. I feel most loved and cared for when my friends accompany me on existential rabbit trails and allow space for all my feelings (many of which I couldn’t name if I tried). In friendships, I’ve learned that …
The Enneagram is a personality tool that can help us with self-understanding and growth. As we learn more about our types, we also learn more about inner wiring—what we need to rest, reset, and feel like the most balanced and grounded versions of ourselves. That’s why we love these self-care practices specific to each Enneagram number (learn …
It was one day before my return home from vacation in the Dominican Republic. I recognized a shift in my mood. I had spent the last week lying on the sunny beaches of Punta Cana at an all-inclusive resort not worrying about any client calls, emails, or life stressors. But when it was time to …
As a kid in the ‘90s and ‘00s, I watched grown adults on the news, fistfighting over TVs and trampling one another for an iPod on Black Friday. The horror stories I’ve heard have only ever kept me far, far away from any retail store the day—or even weekend—after Thanksgiving. It’s nearly impossible to avoid …