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Gather 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...
READ POSTSummer skin care, soft blooming, and slow journaling
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Summer skin care, soft blooming, and slow journaling Hey friend, Okay, so I’ve been playing with a new idea for journaling, and I had to share it with you. It’s called a Word Garden—have you heard of this? Think of it like a little patch of beautiful words that you collect in your journal. Words that feel soft, healing, or just really good to write down. Honestly, it feels like the most “me” idea I’ve come across in ages… and it might be “you,” too. This week, the...
READ POSTA Nighttime Ritual for Radiant Summer Skin
Carrie's Handmade Essentials A Nighttime Ritual for Radiant Summer Skin 🌙🌿 Hi friend, Long summer days are wonderful—but they can leave our skin feeling parched, sun-kissed, and just a bit overworked. That’s where a nighttime balm ritual comes in. 🌙✨ In this week’s podcast, “Nighttime Nourishment: Herbal Oils & Balms for Summer Repair,” I share one of my favorite slow beauty routines for healing, hydrating, and replenishing your skin overnight. This isn't just skincare—it's a sensory...
READ POSTSummer Skin Feeling Dull? Try These Soothing DIY Mask
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Summer Skin Feeling Dull? Try These Soothing DIY Mask 🎧 This Week on the Podcast: Summer Mask Recipes for Dull or Congested Skin Summer is a beautiful season, but it can also bring challenges for our skin. Sweat, sunscreen, heat, and clogged pores can leave your skin feeling dull, congested, or just… blah. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing three of my favorite DIY summer face mask recipes—made with soothing, clarifying ingredients that brighten and calm your...
READ POSTReplenish Your Glow: A Course for Women Who Want Skincare That Feels as Good as It Works
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Replenish Your Glow: A Course for Women Who Want Skincare That Feels as Good as It Works If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and thought, “My skin just doesn’t feel like it used to…”—you’re not alone. As our skin matures, it needs more than just another trendy product. It needs nourishment. Gentle care. And ingredients that support it—rather than strip it down. That’s exactly why I created my course, Renew & Replenish: Using Essential Oils for Mature Skin....
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