Author: Mikaela Nadeau
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Nurturing Knowledge: My Path to Aromatherapy Certification
In August, just days before welcoming my youngest son, I made a decision that felt both spontaneous and deeply necessary – I signed up for an aromatherapy course. I wanted something that nourished my mind, but also something that would support our family’s wellness in a more intentional way. What I didn’t expect was how…
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From the Trees to the Seas: Following the Flow of Seasons
There hasn’t been as much posting lately – we’ve been soaking up our last hurrah here in Maine before we shift our flow to the warmer rhythm of Florida. This fall has been a season of discovery for me – of beauty and shadow, of learning and releasing. Between newborn snuggles, reshaping our family dynamics,…
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A Slow Simmer of Light: Crockpot Dal Makhani
Recently, my son shared that he wanted to celebrate the seasons and traditions from all around the world – from every faith, every story, every way people find light and joy. And while we were a little late to the date itself, that didn’t stop us from making something to celebrate Diwali, the festival of…
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The Season of Our Becoming
It has been two months and two weeks since we welcomed our youngest into the family. This season has been one of adjustment – of learning, growing, and slowly finding our rhythm again. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been full of beauty and grace. In many ways, this has been the season of…
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Autumn Rain and Ramen: A Cozy Crockpot Fusion Soup
Today was one of those blustery autumn days – the kind where the wind whips the leaves across the yard, the rain drums softly on the metal roof, and the whole world feels hushed and golden-gray. With candles glowing and windows fogged, I wanted something cozy, warming, and hearty – but with a twist. So…
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Harvest Harmony: Autumn Vegetable and Spaghetti Squash Stew
Yesterday was full of vegetables – true autumnal abundance, harvested from the heart of the season. There’s something special about cooking with ingredients that take time and care to prepare. It feels more intentional, more connected to the rhythm of the earth. The best part, as always, was bringing it all together in my crockpot…
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Autumn Chili with Butternut Squash
This autumn has felt a little unusual so far. The weather hasn’t quite settled into the crisp, cool days I look forward to – in fact, at times it’s been hot and humid, more like Florida than Maine. And yet, that hasn’t stopped me from craving the comfort of slow-cooked fall meals. Let’s be honest:…
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Autumn’s Embrace: Eggnog Banana Apple Bread
We’ve officially shifted seasons – the wheel has turned, carrying us from long summer days into golden autumn sunsets and the quiet embrace of the darker half of the year. But this darkness isn’t something to fear. It’s a gentle return inward, to the heart of home, to the kitchen – the place where warmth…
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Golden Harvest Chicken and Harvest Stew
It’s no secret that autumn is my favorite season – I’ve probably said it a thousand times already, but I’ll never stop embracing and cherishing every part of it. This year, our single apple tree has blessed us with so much abundance. We’ve eaten apples straight from the branches, turned them into applesauce, baked them…
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Two Weeks, and Two Days
It has been two weeks and two days since we welcomed our newest little one into the family. This season feels so different from the first time. The things we didn’t know before have come more easily now. We understand a little quicker what can be controlled and what can’t, and that simple awareness has…
From The Trees to Seas 