05/29/2024
I’ve been saying over and over lately that my 40’s have been the best decade so far, and it’s all coming to fruition.
Here I sit at my vanity that Chad and I just brought into our bedroom last night, previously mom’s sewing table. Inside, it still houses her sewing machine as it always will. Although I didn’t acquire her skill or passion for sewing, I will forever remember the countless hours she sat at this very table carefully crafting all of my favorite twirly floral and lace dresses with love.
And here now at the same table, something new begins…
Almost 8 years ago I was introduced to clean beauty. This came after Chad’s cancer diagnosis, our struggles with infertility our entire marriage, autoimmune issues, etc. What I was astonished to first learn is that there are over 1,400 ingredients banned in Europe, and not the US. Those same ingredient lists that aren’t regulated here show up in the form of endocrine/hormone disrupters causing cancer, infertility, etc. See where I’m going here?
That made it personal.
Through all of my years of research, reading and learning, I started eliminating products from our home including these toxic ingredients. And then Chad started doing the same - it’s become a way of life for us.
To further my passion and mission to share clean products and educate others, I’m so very proud to announce that I’ve linked arms with a dear friend and partnered with her in the clean beauty industry as a Crunchi Advocate.
From makeup and skincare to body SPF, we offer toxin-free high quality products with simple ingredients and efficiency. We shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality for performance - because of Crunchi, now we don’t have to.
At almost 43, I have the absolute best skin of my life. I jokingly told a friend the other day that I “feel like I have a new face.” Some days I walk out of the house with only mascara, bronzer and gloss and get compliments on my skin. That’s never happened before, ever.
It’s gonna be a good, good year - I can feel it. I have a passion for leadership and a beautiful growing team of women who are on a mission to help lead the clean beauty industry and spread the word of its importance. I couldn’t be more proud to be here with them, to continue learning and growing together.
Although it’s scary to start over, I’m following my heart, it’s never steered me wrong and I know I’m in the right place; the signs have been abundant.
So, here’s to bravely and happily starting something new. We’ve just got this one life, I have a lot of work to do and a lot of people I need to help. 💕✨