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Hatch Restore Review + Benefits of a Wakeup Light

December 17, 2021 by Claire 0 Comments

Well hello friends! Here we are again… bright and early. It’s not quite 6am here and I am dressed, bed made, munching on a gingerbread bar in the office and ready to blog. Today I’ll be sharing how I changed my sleep schedule to be more productive in the mornings and the benefits of a wakeup light.

I actually heard about wakeup lights for the first time on a holistic health blog I used to follow. It was five or so years ago, so whilst I loved the idea, I was still in college and not in the market for the expense (or frankly, keeping a regular schedule!). But I kept it on my list of “things to buy once I’m an adult with an income and a morning routine.”… Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Sleep Tagged With: healthy living, lifestyle, routines, sleep, wakeup light

A Small Win + My Passion in Life

July 15, 2021 by Claire 0 Comments

Ok, ok. Next post will be a wardrobe one. I swear.

Today I want to share a small win of mine lately: I found a near(ish) source for dairy, eggs, and meat! That’s been a tough one to check off my list. We get a summer/early autumn CSA share, and I order bulk goods from Azure Standard or fill my own jars at the local co-op. But finding local raw dairy and pastured meat has been one heck of a journey.

Background info: it’s illegal for farmers to advertise selling raw milk in the state of Minnesota. I have been trying to contact drop site owners via Facebook, join groups that go in on pickup sites, or contact farms listed on realmilk.com for a while now. This is probably my 5th? 6th? attempt to reach out to a source.… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal, Simple Living Tagged With: food industry, healthy living, homestead, personal, simple living, sustainable living

Powerful Positive Affirmations for Moms

June 22, 2021 by Claire 0 Comments

Recently I’ve been reading parenting and discipline books. The Montessori Toddler, No-Drama Discipline, Call of the Wild + Free, and How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk. I read them, originally, with the intention of improving my own parenting of my kids.

But these books have caused me to reflect on my own upbringing in a challenging but good way. They have made me rethink a lot of the beliefs and values that I learned growing up, that I now recognize to be quite self-limiting.… Read More »

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: healthy living, mental health, motherhood, parenting, positive affirmations

7 Delicious & Healthy Recipes for Summer

June 14, 2021 by Claire 0 Comments

Once the warm weather hits, my cravings shift from all things rich and hearty–chilis, casseroles, enchiladas, lots of protein and carbs–to lighter, more hydrating and veggie-ful dishes. Give me all the veggies these days!

Lately I’ve gotten back into baking, trying new dinner recipes and rediscovering old favorites. I’ve been cooking more vegetarian and vegan meals after my meat/eggs kick whilst exclusively nursing. Or, if I do cook meat, it’s more as another ingredient or condiment versus being the “main dish” on its own.… Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy living, recipes, summer recipes

20 Self-Care Ideas for New Moms

January 22, 2020 by Claire 0 Comments

self-care-for-new-moms-titleHello there! No recipe this week–today we’re chatting self-care, specifically for new moms. As the mom of a very energetic six-month-old, this topic has been on my mind a lot lately.

After Christmas, I felt burned out and pessimistic looking ahead at the next few months. No holidays, no vacations planned, and it’s too cold to be outdoors for long with the baby. Our everyday routine started to feel a bit monotonous. “The days are long, but the years are short,” as Gretchen Rubin writes. The days are long, indeed.… Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: healthy living, lifestyle, motherhood, self-care

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I'm 29, wife, mom of 4 and a writer. Just to Claireify is a blog about crafting a balanced, healthy, and feminine lifestyle--and a pinch of my personal life sometimes too. Grab a mug of something hot and make yourself at home! (Learn more about me here.)

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