Category: HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY

• Brown Women Need a Birth Plan

  As long as I could remember I knew I wanted a birth that my people would have back at home. Unmedicated, “natural” free standing births. Though of course we have hospitals, using pain medication was something often left out the conversation. When I thought of giving birth I always got excited! To hone in pain…

  Melissa Philippe

  January 18, 2022

  HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY, WOMEN’S HEALTH

  christian family, christian mom, first time mom, haitian, homeschooling, MATERNAL HEALTH, parenthood, stay at home mom, Women’s Health

• 15 Must Read Gentle Parenting Books

  This has to be my most requested blog post of all time and for good reason. I have curated a collection below of about a dozen books that together cover all of the vital aspects of gentle parenting (also known as attachment, respectful, peaceful, positive, parenting). As an educator with training and certificates in infant/adolescence…

  Melissa Philippe

  October 1, 2021

  BRAND UPDATES, HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY, MATERNAL HEALTH, WOMEN’S HEALTH

  black writers, christian family, EDUCATION, gentle parenting, haitian, homeschooling, montessori, new parents, parenthood, raising kids, stay at home mom, toddler, Women’s Health

• Vegan Chia & Flaxseed Smoothie Bowl

  

  The Perfect Breakfast Bowl! Sometimes making eggs and waffles are simply daunting. You are hungry but don’t really want to whip up any actual food. Try my recipe for a perfect vegan smoothie bowl that’ll keep you full for hours and will make everyone jealous! Organic Smoothie Bowl A smoothie bowl is generally just a…

  Melissa Philippe

  November 21, 2020

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY, MATERNAL HEALTH, WOMEN’S HEALTH

  banana, blueberry, chia seeds, coconut, delicous food, flaxseed, good food, health, health is wealth, healthy, healthy food, healthy habits, healthy journey, healthy living, healthy skin, MATERNAL HEALTH, organic, pecans, plant based, strawberry, vegan, walnuts, whole foods, wild blueberry

• Book Buys| New Book Alert

  

  While shopping for classic baby books at goodwill I was able to grab a few books for myself that I found at Goodwill and Ollie’s Bargain store that was definitely worth the buy and didn’t break the bank at all! If you have any of these stores in your area go and take a look…

  Melissa Philippe

  November 13, 2020

  HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY

  black aut, black teachers, black writers, books, cheap books, classical literature, edgar allen poe, english teacher, facebook, goodwill, google, instagram, Literature, love, maya angelou, new books, pinterest, poetry, read me, reading, reading is fun, reddit, seo, shop cheap, soujourner truth, teacher, thrift shops, twitter, youtube

• THRIFTING CLASSICAL LITERATURE

  

  Everyone knows the staple “Classical Literature” but why spend so much money on those novels? Check out the 5 novels I was able to find while thrifting around at Goodwill book section! (You’ll definitely find some hidden gems in thrift stores for sure)

  Melissa Philippe

  October 28, 2020

  HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY

  bargain, beowulf, book case, books, books of the month, cheap books, classical literature, deals, english teacher, great deals, great finds, jane austen, Literature, moby dick, monthly books, must read, new books, novels, pride and prejudice, read me, reading, reading is fun, shakespeare, the scarlet letter, thrift store, world reading challenge