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I write about the various intersections I encounter daily in beauty, work, life, travel, and academia.

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I am an ambitious, introverted, goal driven, Christian feminist. I am a huge advocate of mental health and holistic wellness. I regularly blog about my weekly struggles, life decisions, travels, and holistic remedies. Join me on my journey in this thing that we call life.

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All organic solar infusion: rose hips, calendula, white sage, and lavender. 😍 with one hand burnt, and this excessive heat wave, might as well let mother nature do the natural healing extraction work. 💚🌿🍃🌱

I have been away, a little more then I'd like, lately. I burnt my hand over the weekend and it has impaired my ability to do normal everyday tasks. I can essentially type with one hand ... and that's about it. On the upside- one of the formulas, for my medicinal salves, contained a ton of burn healing medicinal properties (aloe included). I've been wrapping my hand with this salve since Saturday and it seems to be healing well. My skin is reacting well to the herbs, and the lavender/aloe seems to have a cooling effect on the burn. The first two hours, immediately after the burn, I just paced and cried. I'm so glad I've discovered the beauty of #plantmedicine and #herbalmedicine . I truly didn't appreciate herbs much, growing up, but the combination of the plant's healing property and ibuprofen got me through most of Saturday. There is definitely a place for both plant and science in my world. It's just a balancing act. - So. How are you all today? - - - #alchemy #hydrosol #botanicalskincare #organicbeauty #holistic #herbalism #organic #ecobeauty #burnwounds #etsyshopowner #skincareroutine tine #herbalist #organicskincare #naturalskin #skincare #forsale #cleanbeauty #naturenotes #crueltyfreeskincare #alchemist #greenbeauty #decolonizeyourmind #naturalproducts #bblogger #naturalbeauty #longbeachmaker #plantbased

For those of you who do not know, the Hmong are an indigenous tribal people found throughout Asia. Hmong means free. Quilts, crafts, needlework, and clothing is embedded in our culture and is how we have passed our history for decades. Brightly colored fabrics are used for all celebrations including: New Years, marriages, births, and death. Embroidery, cross-stitching, and batik are some tools used to create these beautiful designs. I am Hmong American and firmly support Hmong women and children overseas, by ensuring they are paid fairly for the massive amount of time they put into making these quilts. I decided to start this business because I kept seeing Westerners and other communities steal our cultural designs and prints. It was heartbreaking to see my culture appropriated without the proper acknowledgment of how much history, time, and effort goes into preserving this pivotal piece of our culture. -  The Hmong people did not have a written language until the 1950's, and a written language was only implemented because of missionaries. Prior to the 1950's, the Hmong used paaj ntaub (hand stitched fabric art) to carry on their legacy and history. This is why so much time goes into preserving and creating these pieces. As a people, with no nation, this is one of the many ways we have preserved and held onto our culture. Often times-people will go into the rural villages low bargain with Hmong women, then steal the designs and sell it for a large profit. This is exploitive. Many of the women and children do not know how much outsiders are profiting from their labor. My mission is to create products and partner with women, in these villages, to empower and give them a fair living wage. Join me and support me with this cause. I will be visiting the women/children in February 2019 if we find success and will update all my supporters on who creates the items in my shop. Link in bio. • • • • •

Lemongrass hydrosols are officially up for sale on my etsy shop (link in bio)! There are so many benefits to these hydrosols, especially for skin applications. Lemongrass is astringent and detoxing. It is known to tighten skin, reduce vein appearances, and reduce puffiness around the eyes. Lemongrass also removes excess oils, acts as an oil control, clears clogged pores, and is a natural stress reliever. This combination of benefits is known to add a sweeping glow to your skin. • Recommended usage: gentle application on undereye bags, sides of mouth and used in sweeping upward motions on the neck. This is powerful and healing to the mind, body and spirit in times of emotional stress and shock. Hydrosols, also known as floral waters and distillates, is the organic water droplet created in the process of extracting essential oils from plants. The hydrosol carries the benefits of essential oils but is much milder and can be used directly on the skin. Hydrosols have numerous benefits including: anti-inflammatory properties, wound healing, hydration, and cooling effects. • $7 on etsy, can also DM me for orders! • • • #localmakers #hydrosol #botanicalskincare#madeinamerica #organicbeauty #holistic #herbalism #organic #ecobeauty #losangelessmallbusiness #supporthandmade #supportsmallbusiness #herbalist #portlandstyle #organicskincare #naturalskin #skincare #forsale #cleanbeauty #naturenotes #crueltyfreeskincare #alchemist #greenbeauty #holisticremedies #crueltyfree #nontoxic #naturalproducts #girlboss #naturalbeauty #longbeachmaker

Hmong textiled pillow covers, coming soon to my shop. Sourced directly from Hmong villages in Laos at a fair and livable wage. These are all hand made and dyed by wonderful village men and women. I’m so proud of my roots and to be Hmong. 18x18 inches, great as a gift, $40 excludes shipping. All pillow cases shipped priority with insurance. • Limited supplies, while supplies last. Link in bio. • DM if you would like me to hold an order for you. • • • • • #localmakers #smallbusiness #botanicalskincare#madeinamerica #organicbeauty #holistic #handmade #organic #hmongtextile #losangelessmallbusiness #supporthandmade #supportsmallbusiness #fairtrade #portlandstyle #forsale #shopetsy #portlandsmallbusiness #forsale #entrepreneur #indigenous #crueltyfreeskincare #alchemist #shopsmallbusiness #customgift #etsyseller #etsygift #girlboss #naturalbeauty #longbeachmaker

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ― Audre Lorde, A Burst of Light • • PC: @taylaob.art • • • #holistichealing #holistic #photography #blogger #blog #travelgram #gbblogger #lifestyle #stangtravels #greenliving #holistichealth #wildernessculture #holisticliving #getoutandstayout #losangelesblogger #hmong #lawofattractions #positiveaffirmations #positivevibes #positivity #affirmations #positiveaffirmation #thinkpositive #goaldigger #discoverunder5k #healyourself #longbeach #selfcare #poeticjustice

Hmong Wedding

My Hmong WeddingOctober 27th, 2018

71 days to go.

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