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09/11/2025

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Normally, this space is where I share reflections on peace, stillness, and the beauty of nature. But today, my heart is too heavy and my spirit too stirred to remain silent. Yesterday’s events shoo…

09/11/2025

🌿 From My Heart in a Heavy Hour 🌿

Normally, I share beauty, peace, and quiet moments here. But today my heart is too heavy to stay silent. Yesterday’s events shook our nation. Charlie Kirk’s death was tragic—but what broke me even more was watching some cheer, celebrate, and even call for more violence.

I’ll be honest—I am angry. I am saddened. I am disheartened. And yet I know this is not just about people or politics. This is spiritual war.

Ephesians 6:12 reminds us:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

I may lose people for saying this, but the truth must be spoken: mocking death is not justice. Celebrating violence is not righteousness. When darkness is applauded, it shows how desperately we need the light of Christ.

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Kirk family in this painful time. May God’s comfort hold them close. As 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 says:
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

And we also hold fast to these promises:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

I don’t share this to stir fear, but because I believe we are called to stand firm. To repent. To pray. To cling to Jesus when the world feels like it is unraveling.

I will always choose peace and gentleness, but today I also choose courage. I cannot watch the darkness grow louder without lifting my own voice for the Light.

Stand strong, friends. Do not be discouraged. Even in sorrow, the promise remains: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ✝️

09/02/2025

🍂✨ Bring the cozy scents of fall into your home with a simple Autumn Simmer Pot! ✨🍂
This easy blend of oranges, apples, cinnamon, cloves, rosemary, and star anise will fill your space with the warmth of autumn. Perfect for unwinding after Labor Day and welcoming the new season.

Just add everything to a pot of water, let it simmer on low, and breathe in the comfort of fall. 🌿🕯️

Would you try this in your kitchen this week?

👉 Save this recipe for later & share with a friend who loves cozy fall vibes: https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/09/02/end-of-summer-rituals-to-welcome-fall/

08/27/2025

We’re celebrating the long weekend with a cozy little treat for you!
From Wednesday, August 27 – Monday, September 1, enjoy 15% off storewide.

Plus — every order over $15 (before shipping & taxes) will receive a free sample of our handmade incense. A perfect way to try something new and bring a little extra calm into your space.

🍂 Handmade incense, candles & crystals
🍂 Fresh seasonal scents in small batches
🍂 Cozy bundles & thoughtful gifts for slow living

Don’t miss out — sale ends Monday night!

https://naturingrelaxation.etsy.com

08/25/2025

✨ Cozy up this season with our Autumn Incense Mixes! ✨

Bring the warmth of fall into your home with handcrafted incense inspired by the scents of crisp leaves, baked treats, and glowing hearths. From Spiced Pear to Pumpkin Caramel, each blend is made in small batches to fill your space with comfort and charm.

🍁 Perfect for:
• Cozy evenings with a cup of tea
• Seasonal meditation or journaling
• Adding a festive touch to gatherings
• Gifting autumn magic to someone special

🌿 Handmade • Phthalate-Free • Freshly Scented • Cottagecore Inspired 🌿

🍂 Limited for the season—don’t miss your chance to bring the essence of fall into your home.

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08/22/2025

🌿✨ Big News! ✨🌿

Our Seasonal Incense Subscription Boxes are now available on Cratejoy! 🍂❄️🌸☀️

Choose between:
🌿 Small Box – 4-5 seasonal incense scents (5 pieces each) – $25.99 shipped

Each box is crafted in small batches to bring hygge calm, cottagecore charm, and seasonal magic into your home.

💌 All boxes ship on the 1st day of each season month (Fall ships Sept 1, Winter Dec 1, Spring Mar 1, Summer Jun 1). You have until the 15th of the month prior to Season change (Nov. 15, Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15) to receive the different Seasonal boxes.

👉 Order yours today and make every season a little cozier: https://www.cratejoy.com/collections/naturing-relaxation

08/19/2025

The shift back into school and work routines can feel a little overwhelming. 🍂 Schedules tighten, mornings feel rushed, and the evenings don’t always bring the calm we crave.

That’s why I’ve shared some simple ways to create a more peaceful atmosphere at home during this busy season. 🌿

✨ In the blog you’ll find:
• Morning & bedtime rituals that set the tone
• Calming scents like lavender, rosemary & citrus basil 🌸
• Cozy corner ideas for unwinding after a long day
• Joyful little rituals that make the season feel softer

Back-to-school doesn’t have to be stressful—it can be cozy, calm, and even restorative.

👉 Visit https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/08/18/creating-calm-at-home-for-back-to-school/ to read the full post.

07/20/2025

https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/07/20/you-were-not-made-for-this-a-call-to-the-soft-souls-who-are-tired-of-surviving/

There’s a sickness in the world right now — and I’m not talking about the flu or another virus. I’m talking about the soul-deep exhaustion we carry in our bones, the kind that can’t be cured with a…

06/14/2025

Imagine this:
Tea in hand.
Sun peeking through the window.
And a card that says “Notice something beautiful.”

These are our Cottagecore Morning Cards — calming, intentional, and printable.
Get the first 6 free when you join our newsletter 🍃

There’s something magical about slow mornings—the kind where you ease into the day instead of rushing out the door with coffee in one hand and chaos in the other. A cottagecore morning isn’t about …

06/09/2025

☀️ Summer Scent Escape ☀️
Brighten your space with the warm, fruity breeze of summer!
🌿 This week only: Get 10% off your order when you purchase Strawberry Guava, Pineapple Sage, and Tropical Mango Coconut together!

🕯️ Handcrafted | 🍓 Phthalate-Free | 🏝️ Small Batch

🍍 Stock up before they’re gone—offer ends Sunday!

🛒 Llet your cottagecore summer bloom: https://naturingrelaxation.etsy.com 🌸

04/24/2025

This is the one people keep coming back for.
☁️ Petrichor — the scent of rain on soil, captured in slow-burning incense.
It’s grounding, woodsy, and peaceful — perfect for early mornings, meditation, or gifting a little calm this spring.

🪵 Hand-blended. Earthy and woodsy.
🌧️ Smells like the forest after a storm.
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04/19/2025

🍯 Soft, imperfect, and absolutely cozy…
Our Lopsided Honey Oat Biscuits are everything you didn’t know your spring mornings needed. Buttery, lightly sweet, and just rustic enough to make you feel like you baked them in a cottage with birds singing outside.

🫖 Perfect with tea, jam, or quiet moments.
📎 And yes, there’s a printable recipe card too—because we love making life easy and adorable.

Download it & save for your next cozy day:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/408701734952300044/ & https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/04/19/savoring-the-simple-pleasures-of-spring-a-hygge-reset-for-real-life/

There’s a quiet kind of magic in spring that often goes unnoticed. Not the obvious magic—like cherry blossoms or the first warm day where everyone suddenly pretends it’s summer and wears flip flops…