Kate Hauf
My Morning Ritual
My morning rituals have evolved over time. I wanted to share what has helped me to find the space to give over, really listen, and to grow. I try to wake up before my kids but that doesn’t always happen. My dog will bark or be super velcro-y. I just won’t feel grounded enough. But it doesn’t matter. I do it anyway. Meditation is a practice. It doesn’t have to be perfect or look like anyone else’s. None of that matters. I do it anyway. I wake up, get out of bed, and splash cold water on my face, tongue...
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Stewed Apples
I rarely like to eat first thing in the morning. I usually start my day by scraping my tongue, maybe swishing with coconut oil, and downing a large glass of warm water with lemon or a splash of coconut water. I rarely am ready for a heavy meal until mid morning. So I often have a little pre-breakfast of stewed apples. I learned this from an Ayurvedic practitioner years ago. Not only are warmed apples easier to digest than cold ones, they contain pectin which is a soluble fiber that improves the environment in our gut, feeds good bacteria, reduces...
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Listening to (and Loving On) Your Skin as the Seasons Change
Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin. Listening to your skin's needs and a few key products are all you need to keep your skin from throwing a hissy fit this fall.
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Product Spotlight: Damn Good Face Wash // The Works
Damn Good Face Wash // The Works is by far, the bestselling item in the shop. I created this product not long after I created The Original. I was a busy mom of two kids under three working as a night shift nurse and I did not have time in my life for a fussy skin care routine. Enter the tea tree essential oil and the bentonite clay. I mean, why not throw it all in to the same jar and eliminate a few steps?!?! Specially formulated for those who want a nourishing and moisturizing facial wash, The Works leaves...
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