Hello, I'm Danielle!

– a passionate mama, devoted partner and enthusiastic entrepreneur navigating my 30's while embracing the beautiful chaos of unschooling two incredible kids. Yes, you heard that right – unschooling! While we do sprinkle in some curriculum to introduce new topics, our days are primarily led by our children's curiosities and of course the daily chores. We follow their interests, turning everyday moments into adventures, and questions into discoveries. (Stay tuned – I might just share more about our unschooling journey in a future series! 🤔) Our home is where learning meets laughter, and yes, you might catch us having impromptu dance parties to our current family anthem!

When I'm not elbow deep in dishes or playing games with the kids, you'll find me lost in the pages of a good fantasy series or binge-watching the latest seasons of Bridgerton or Big Brother! Starting this new blog adventure adds a new exciting element to my life! I get to learn new things and share my knowledge and experiences in hopes of helping others on their journeys!

We're blessed to call the mountains our home, where weekend waterfall hikes have become our family tradition. There's something magical about watching kids discover new trails and connect with nature! The way being outdoors changes our beings is pure medicine itself!

My little ones are the reason I push myself to dream bigger and do better. Their endless curiosity, infectious joy and bright futures drive every project I take on, every goal I set and every step I take on this journey.

Growing Roots in Conscious Living 🌱

My vegan journey has blossomed into something far beyond food choices, transforming every aspect of our family life in beautiful and unexpected ways. What began as a simple dietary change has evolved into a deep exploration of conscious living, sustainable practices and mindful parenting.

Our family's path to plant-based living has been quite the adventure. I've evolved from being strictly loyal to vegan-only brands to understanding the power of voting with my dollars by supporting companies making positive steps toward plant-based options. This shift in perspective has shown me how consumer choices can drive meaningful change in the food industry, or any industry for that matter.

My partner has been incredible throughout this journey, transforming from someone who could barely cook tofu with rice to a culinary explorer who crafts elaborate meals inspired by cuisines worldwide! His evolution in the kitchen mirrors his mastery in our garden, where he can work pure magic with plants (I'm still in awe of his green thumb after nearly 10 years together!).

Together, we've celebrated many meaningful milestones, including two healthy vegan pregnancies that led to beautiful births – our first with a midwife and our second as an empowering free birth experience. These profound experiences deepened our commitment to conscious living.

Along this path, we've faced and continue to overcome various challenges, particularly navigating the world of treats and candies with our children. Our journey to dye-free living began when we noticed our eldest becoming irritable and aggressive after consuming artificial colors. As parents, choosing to go dye-free wasn't just about health – it was about helping our child thrive. Sure, there's always that worry that your kids might resent these choices when "everyone else" gets to have the bright, artificially colored treats. But this challenge pushed us to discover and create amazing alternatives that are both delicious and dye-free!

Our commitment to conscious living shows up in countless daily decisions, from choosing cloth diapers and reusable wipes for our little ones, to eco-friendly soaps that keep our laundry and dishes clean without harming the environment. We do our best not to waste in our home and try to find a use for things before they go to the dump. Glass containers find new purposes, plastic containers transform into planters and craft supplies, cardboard boxes become art canvases and we've embraced the joy of thrifting when we can! These choices not only reduce our environmental impact but also show our children the value of resourcefulness and creativity.

Each mindful decision, whether it's supporting plant-based options at mainstream companies, choosing natural alternatives to artificial dyes or finding new ways to reuse and repurpose items, adds up to create meaningful change. It's amazing how one decision to go vegan can spark such a beautiful ripple effect! As we continue this journey, we're constantly learning, growing and discovering new ways to tread more lightly on our Earth while creating a healthier world for our children's children. 💚🌍

Because every conscious choice, no matter how small, helps create the future we want to see.

– dance parties optional (but highly recommended)!

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