by Holistically Whole | Nov 3, 2016
Happy November! This month’s Young Living promotions are all about focusing on November’s quiet times. Take some time to enjoy the calm atmosphere of fall while preparing for the upcoming holiday season! If you aren’t a member of Young Living,...
by Holistically Whole | Oct 27, 2016
My monthly newsletter almost always has a recipe with “ghee” as an ingredient. I recently got an email that said “Great recipe, but WTF is ghee?” This made me laugh but it also made me realize that, even though my health nut friends speak the...
by Holistically Whole | Oct 12, 2016
Looking for easy and inexpensive Halloween decorations and fun holiday ideas? This Eyeball Wreath fits the bill perfectly. I got the idea to make this last Halloween after I saw it on No. 2 Pencil and I ordered the ping pong balls and some googly eyes, but then never...
by Holistically Whole | Oct 5, 2016
Happy October! This month’s Young Living promotions welcome autumn by keeping everything and everyone clean, cozy, and healthy! If you aren’t a member of Young Living, it’s a great time to get started with Essential Oils! And if you are already a...
by Holistically Whole | Sep 29, 2016
It’s simply magic. That sounds strange, especially to parents who have a child with autism. Because if we know anything, it’s that there is no magic bullet. EVERYTHING we do in autism requires a ton of work and nothing is easy. But, if there is anything...
by Holistically Whole | Sep 20, 2016
Last week was my wedding anniversary – lucky 13! So, I thought I would share my wedding story and say Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband. As usual, I’m a day (week) late and a dollar short – ha! Our wedding was full of insanity, which I guess...
by Holistically Whole | Sep 10, 2016
If you read my newsletter, you know that in August we took our first family vacation. Now that school has started and hurricane Hermine has put a bit of a fall chill in the air, summer and our family vacation seem far behind. Hard to believe that just a few short...
by Holistically Whole | Sep 1, 2016
Happy September! This month’s Young Living promotions are all about staying active. Make the most of September’s great weather while it lasts with these freebies chosen to help you maximize your outdoor adventures! If you aren’t a member of Young...
by Holistically Whole | Aug 28, 2016
If you read my monthly newsletter, you know that I took a family trip recently. I promise to post an update about that as soon as I can get my bearings (I’m still not totally unpacked!). But for now you get these peachy recipes…Peach Waffles topped with...
by Holistically Whole | Aug 3, 2016
Happy August! This month’s Young Living promotions are all about back-to-school. Stock up on these essential oil-infused favorites! If you aren’t a member of Young Living, it’s a great time to get started with Essential Oils! And if you are already a...
by Holistically Whole | Jul 28, 2016
It can be difficult to find snacks to make for our kiddos who are on special diets. I haven’t had the urge to bake in awhile, but Trader Joe’s was all out of Christopher’s beloved dried mangoes (one of the clerks there told us that our local...
by Holistically Whole | Jul 11, 2016
Essential Oils are great, but you might be wondering about using them on children. Are they good for kids? Are they safe? How should you apply them? Rest assured, you can safely and effectively use essential oils on children following these simple guidelines. Always...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 28, 2016
It’s Shark Week, and I’m so excited. If you are not familiar with Shark Week, it is the week when the Discovery Channel devotes its prime time shows entirely to sharks. I have been watching Shark Week for over 20 years. Now you are probably thinking, “Wow,...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 24, 2016
I’ve really been neglecting this blog – things this month just seemed to get really chaotic with school ending, figuring out our summer schedule, nightmares at work, a weird reality show audition, and a recent death in the family. But then I was thinking,...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 10, 2016
Like most kids with autism, my son Christopher had gastrointestinal issues. For years and years we strictly adhered to the GAPS diet (and by we, I mainly mean my poor kiddo), which helps to heal the gut. Today, his diet has changed a little (kind of a dairy-free PALEO...
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
