Cultivated Wellness

I made these nachos a couple days ago and they were the best thing I've eaten in months. That's all. ✌🏼🖤

But really, when is fall going to be here? 😂

Temperature is one of the secondary environmental stimuli that can impact your sleep and circadian rhythm. And when you live in a place that doesn't have a lot of hot weather + most places don't have air conditioning, it can make sleeping very uncomfortable. We finally got a small portable air conditioner a couple years ago, which is super helpful, but it also sounds like a jet at takeoff. And guess what? Sound is another environmental stimuli that impacts sleep!
..So yeah, I'm ready for fall.

Are you looking forward to fall or is summer your fav?

P.S. Want to learn more about about environmental sleep factors? Check out my free handout,
"6 Tips for Sublime Sleep" (link in profile ) if you need a refresher on sleep foundations. If you want more in depth help, please dm me to set up a discovery call. It would make my heart so happy to help you get kick ass sleep! 🖤

Magickal Mugwort (Artemisia suksdorfii)

This plant smells amazing and is quickly becoming one of my favorites! It's sort of like an extra earthy sage and eucalyptus hybrid. Perfect for smoke cleansing or in baths/showers.

🌱 Was used to flavor beer before hops.

🌱Antibacterial and antifungal.

🌱 Has an association with the moon and the goddesses Artemis & Diana.

🌱 Magickal properties of protection, amplification of psychic visions, strength, and creativity.

🌱 Use for smoke cleansing, in baths, as a sleep charm, or to help with a variety of maladies including insomnia, anxiety, and digestive distress.

I'll be using mine in some foot baths and for smoke cleansing in place of sage or palo santo. Do you have any experience with mugwort? Let me know below!

Harvested last month at Hansen Ridge (Duwamish & Coast Salish land) during Outdoor Plant School with (sorry for the Pinterest drying, Natalie! I still don't have my drying rack hung up. 😂)

My favorite hike snack and one of the many reasons I look forward to the top! This has all the necessities: honey and coffee for a little pick me to get back to the trailhead and some delicious fats to prevent a sugar crash. So much winning in this little packet!

What's your favorite hike snack? Tell me below.

Cc: @ Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - US Forest Service