I've been slowly switching over my personal care and cleaning products to non-toxic varieties. My ultimate goal is to only put on my skin what I could eat (not that it would necessarily taste good but that it would not be harmful). For example, I use olive oil and coconut oil when my skin feels dry. I make a cleaner from lemon rinds and vinegar. I've been using coffee grounds for exfoliant, but I think I can do better. Any ideas? What do you use for non-toxic personal care and/or cleaning products?

I am in Seattle this week and am looking forward to eating fresh seafood as much as possible! 😁 When we can enjoy fresh, local seasonal foods, we maximize nutrient density. Anyone here have some favorite spots in Seattle? I am downtown in the ❤️ of the city. TIY!

@Janet Frank you mentioned this topic and here are our thoughts: 🍽️ Eating Out Without Abandoning Your Plan How do you actually eat in a restaurant when you're committed to whole foods? It's not about being rigid. It's about strategy and mindset. THE STRATEGY: - Check the menu in advance - Look it up online. Identify what's on plan. Takes 5 minutes, removes pressure in the moment. - Pick the restaurant if possible - Have a say in where you eat. Steakhouse, farm-to-table, grilled fish place—places where real food options exist. - Ask for simple modifications - "Grilled chicken with extra vegetables instead of pasta." Most restaurants are happy to do this. Don't apologize. Just ask clearly. I have even asked if they can prepare a simple dish not on menu (like the chicken with veggies above). - Skip the bread basket - It's sitting there tempting you. Ask them not to bring it. Problem solved. - Double the protein, skip the sides - Instead of chicken + rice + veggies, order chicken + extra chicken + veggies. You stay full longer. - If you do want a treat of some kind, be intentional, rather than going down the rabbit hole. Pick the thing you most want to enjoy. And remember that sometimes a little bit of something is enough to satisfy the desire. For example, I will order a dessert, but I will eat a few bites and let someone else eat the rest. THE MINDSET SHIFT (This Is The Real Part): You're not going to a restaurant because you need to eat a ton of food. You're going for connection. For time with people you care about. For community. The food is secondary. Reframe it: - "I'm here for the company" (not the food) - "My only job is to not be hungry" (not to eat everything) - "I want to feel good after this meal" (not stuffed and inflamed) - "Eating real food WITH people I love is better than eating junk alone" When you remember WHY you're there, the food choices become easier. Real talk: You don't need a restaurant to fill an emotional void. You don't need to eat food that doesn't support you to have a good time. Same for alcohol!

Deep breathing is great (see prior post) but this is also a valuable lesson when things are a little crazy! 😆

Today was a reminder to take a deep breath and focus on what I can control. I knew I was stepping into a really busy day, as I get caught back up with everything after vacation. Then a plumbing emergency unfolded (all is well now thank goodness) and a good chunk of my day got derailed. Yes, I had to move some appointments and figure out a few things. But this is life right? The only predictable thing is how unpredictable it is sometimes! So I took a few minutes and took some deep, slow, intentional breaths. As I was breathing, I said to myself "You got this." And I do. :) What do you do to center yourself when things feel chaotic?