Carrie's Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook
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🍂Beauty Grows With Time
🍂Beauty Grows with Time This Week’s Word: Rooted + A Simple Recipe Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Good afternoon! I’m writing this with a candle burning and tea in hand—what about you? Actually, the candle is in the candle lamp. Its coffee scented and I love it. I only drink one cup of coffee in the morning so it’s nice that I can smell it at other times. Sneak Peek: The Radiance of Time Something new is coming to my YouTube channel this week: a signature podcast...
READ POSTReady to Prepare? Glow, Reflect, Reset
Ready to Prepare? Glow, Reflect, Reset Prepare your body, mind, and spirit for autumn’s gentle reset. Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Why Listen: Pumpkin Face Mask for Glowing Skin Over 40 As crisp air sets in, mature skin often feels dry and dull. In this month’s podcast, I share a simple, at-home DIY pumpkin face mask recipe made with fresh ingredients that revives, softens, and brightens mature skin—perfect for that autumn glow. 👉 Listen to Pumpkin Face Mask for...
READ POSTJournaling Your Glow: 3 Simple Ways to Blend Skincare, Self-Care, and Reflection
Journaling Your Glow 3 Simple ways to blend skincare, self-care, and reflection Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Do you love your skincare routine—those moments of applying a soothing chamomile mask or massaging in rosehip oil—but wish you could make them even more meaningful? What if you could deepen your self-care with a touch of reflection, without writing pages? Journaling is the perfect way to do just that, and it doesn’t require being a writer or spending hours....
READ POSTCozy Rituals, Chai Blends & a Touch of Creativity
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Cozy Rituals, Chai Blends & a Touch of Creativity If you missed this week’s podcast episode — Skin Rituals for Deep Self-Care — I shared how baths, oils, and gentle touch can become grounding rituals for slowing down and reconnecting with your body. You can listen to it here: 🌿 Skincare Recipe of the Week: Chai-Spiced Body Oil Warm, comforting, and deeply soothing — this oil blend wraps your skin (and senses) in cozy autumn vibes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup jojoba oil...
READ POSTGather Inspiration
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Gather Inspiration Hi Friend, I hope this week finds you well and savoring the shift from long summer days into the crisp beauty of fall. There’s something special about this time of year—it feels like a gentle invitation to slow down, release, and prepare for new rhythms. This week on the podcast, Plants, Flowers, Oils, and Whimsy, I’m talking about Gentle Summer-to-Fall Exfoliants. Exfoliation is a lovely ritual during seasonal transitions, not just for skin but...
READ POSTYour Summer Skin & Soul Reset Awaits
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Your Summer Skin & Soul Reset Awaits Hi friend, Ever feel like summer’s sun and hustle leave your skin—and spirit—begging for a break? Let’s hit reset together with a soothing herbal ritual, a gentle journaling session, and a moment to breathe deeply. Nourish Your Spirit This Week’s Podcast: Reducing Inflammation NaturallyDiscover how calendula, comfrey, and oats can calm summer-stressed skin. I’m sharing a 5-minute face mask recipe you can whip up from your...
READ POSTTwo Weeks to Glowing Inside & Out: Faith, Skincare & Self-Care for Women 40+
Carrie's Handmade Essentials The 14 Day Challenge: Faith, Skincare & Self-Care for Women 40+ If you’ve been feeling like life has been pulling you in a million directions and your own well-being has quietly slipped to the bottom of your list, you’re not alone. Somewhere between caring for others, keeping up with responsibilities, and navigating the changes that come with midlife, it’s easy to forget that you deserve care too — inside and out. That’s exactly why I created this 14 day challenge...
READ POSTYour Gentle Guide to a Week of Self-Care & Simple Pleasures
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Your Gentle Guide to a Week of Self-Care & Simple Pleasures Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer. My oldest is now a freshman in college and we’re getting him ready for the next exciting adventure. I’d love to hear about your summer adventures! From the Podcast 🎙 Summer Skin Repair Rituals: Infused Oils + ExfoliationAfter a summer of sunshine, swims, and barefoot days, your skin may be craving a little extra love. In this episode, I share two...
READ POSTWhy Self-Care Journaling Is So Important
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Why Self-Care Journaling Is So Important Why Self-Care Journaling Is So Important And how to get started with a free printable guide In a world that’s always rushing, slowing down to listen to yourself can feel like a radical act. That’s exactly why self-care journaling matters. Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and face masks—though we love those too. It’s about tending to your whole self: mind, body, spirit, and skin. And journaling offers a gentle, reflective...
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