self love

Posted on May 12, 2025 by msw blog

taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.

rest without apology. give yourself full permission to slow down, to honor your body’s wisdom. find daily moments of joy. read a few pages of a good book, write a journal entry, take a warm bath, or simply sit quietly with your morning coffee. remember, you’re doing sacred work just by showing up for yourself each day. we’re here walking beside you.

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The Importance of Living

Posted on May 11, 2025 by msw blog

“Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.”— Lin Yutang,

When young children break down in a fit of tears, we are quick to recognize that this is a case of being overstimulated: too much noise, too many people, too much to manage. We put them down for a nap, and know things will be more calm in an hour.

Yet we often fail to recognize the same signs of stress and overwhelm in ourselves. We take on work projects, make plans with friends, push ourselves to go to the gym, keep up with the news, and tackle new recipes, then question why it is we feel so frazzled and burnt out.

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Herb Companion Chart

Posted on May 11, 2025 by msw blog

You can use the chart below as an easy reference to determine what herbs and plants work best together and those that are better to avoid.

HerbCompanion PlantsPlants to Avoid
BasilTomatoes, chives, onion family plants, cilantro, oreganoSage, dill, mint
ThymeLavender, rosemary, chamomile, cabbage family plants, strawberriesBasil, cilantro, mint
LavenderThyme, safe, rosemary, oregano, bell peppersFerns, hostas, hydrangeas, violets
ParsleyCarrots, chives, cilantroMint, lettuce
OreganoBrassicas, squash, spinach, lettuce, cucumberMint, basil, water-loving plants
DillKale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, onionsTomatoes, fennel
SageRosemary, lavender, thymeBasil, mint
ChivesBasil, parsley, rosemary, dill, marjoramMint, beans, peas

– Melissa Epifano

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Reclaim Your Peace

Posted on May 10, 2025 by msw blog

Instead of finishing the year strong…
I finished the year soft.​
I finished the year nourished.​
I finished the year embodied.​
(Even while nursing my sick child back to health and catching a mild bug myself.)

This created space—space to process grief and to birth

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Balance Parenting

Posted on May 10, 2025 by msw blog

I’d come home from school and I’d start to do my homework and she would say: “Jack, put the books down. The sun is shining. Go outside and play. When the sun is down, you’ll come in and do your homework.” That was her way of life, and it became my way of life. She used to tell me: “Give me a fresh piece of fruit, and the sun shining in my eyes, and I’m happy as could be.” The other part was, “Get a good laugh and that’s the best part of the day.”

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