Most parents think organic food is “too expensive.” But here’s what’s wild… Have you actually looked at the price of junk food lately? Chips. Cereal. Frozen meals. Snacks. Soda. Inflation quietly pushed most processed food right up to organic prices—yet nobody talks about it. What is expensive?👇🏻 • Buying food with no plan • Constant snack runs • Name-brand “clean” toiletries • Convenience over intention There’s a simple shift parents are making right now: ✔️ Meal prepping instead of impulse shopping ✔️ Cutting processed food that drains the budget ✔️ Making basic household items instead of overpaying ✔️ Reclaiming margin in a tight economy I recorded a short 4 minute MP3 breaking this down in plain English—no fluff, no guilt, just practical thinking for parents feeling the squeeze. If you want the audio, comment “ORGANIC” below and I’ll send it to you. Fair warning: it might change how you look at your grocery bill and income moving forward.

If you’re working on gut health, inflammation, or soothing irritated tissues, marshmallow root is one of the most underrated herbs you should know about. Despite the name, this has nothing to do with the sugary treat. Marshmallow root has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism for its demulcent properties—meaning it coats, soothes, and protects irritated tissues. ✨ Key Benefits of Marshmallow Root • Supports gut lining repair and digestive comfort • Soothes acid reflux, gastritis, and leaky gut symptoms • Helps calm inflammation in the throat, lungs, and urinary tract • Supports respiratory health, especially dry coughs • Gentle enough for long-term use and sensitive systems It’s especially powerful for anyone dealing with dryness, irritation, or inflammation internally. 🌿 Simple Marshmallow Root Cold Infusion Recipe (This method preserves the soothing mucilage compounds) Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root • 1 quart cold, filtered water Instructions: 1. Add marshmallow root to a glass jar 2. Cover with cold water 3. Let steep 8–12 hours (overnight works best) 4. Strain and sip throughout the day 👉 This creates a silky, soothing infusion that’s fantastic for digestion and throat support. 🔥 Want the next-level version? If you’d rather skip the guesswork and have professionally formulated herbal tinctures, I put together something special. 💚 Ultimate Apothecary Herbal Tincture Bundle ✔️ Multiple foundational herbs ✔️ Easy-to-use liquid extracts ✔️ Normally much more—right now only $7 🔗 Grab it here: https://www.skool.com/purely-rooted-8709/classroom/60d2f951 This bundle is perfect for anyone building a home apothecary or wanting simple, effective herbal support without overwhelm.

If you want something sweet that doesn’t completely wreck your energy (or your goals), this is one of my go-to recipes. Minimal ingredients, zero nonsense. Ingredients: ✅ 1 cup natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt) ✅ ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey ✅ ½ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+ if you want to keep it clean) How to make them: 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F 2️⃣ Mix peanut butter + maple syrup until smooth 3️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips 4️⃣ Scoop onto a baking sheet and lightly flatten 5️⃣ Bake 8–10 minutes 6️⃣ Let cool (they firm up as they sit) Why I like these: • No flour • No refined sugar (depending on chips) • Protein + healthy fats = more satisfying • Takes ~15 minutes total 💡 Pro tip: Sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking. Game changer.

Let’s have an honest conversation about retirement—because financial stress is one of the biggest silent threats to long-term wellness. In today’s economy, retirement isn’t about “stopping work.” It’s about buying back your time, your health, and your choices. 📊 The Reality in 2026 Dollars Most financial planners now agree on a rough benchmark: - To retire comfortably, you’ll likely need 25–30x your annual expenses - If you want $75,000/year, that’s roughly $1.9–$2.25 million - If you want $100,000/year, you’re closer to $2.5–$3 million And that assumes: - Inflation continues at “normal” levels - Healthcare costs don’t spike dramatically - You don’t want to downsize your lifestyle That’s a lot of pressure to put solely on a 401(k), pension, or Social Security (which was never designed to fully support retirement anyway). 🧠 Wellness Isn’t Just Physical Chronic financial anxiety impacts: - Sleep quality - Hormone balance - Decision-making - Relationships - Long-term health outcomes In other words, financial wellness is health wellness. 🔄 The Question Worth Asking Instead of asking: “How much do I need to retire someday?” A better question might be: “How can I build income streams that reduce stress now, while still protecting my future?” That could mean: - Reducing reliance on a single employer - Learning income-producing skills - Creating flexibility instead of waiting for a magic age - Prioritizing energy, clarity, and time—not just a number on a statement 🧩 Final Thought Retirement shouldn’t feel like a finish line you’re sprinting toward while exhausted. True wellness is designing a life where: - Money supports your health - Time supports your relationships - And your future doesn’t depend on hope alone Curious to hear your thoughts👇 What does “retirement” actually mean to you—freedom, security, purpose, or something else?

One of the most underrated forms of wellness we can give our kids isn’t just physical health or emotional intelligence—it’s financial confidence. Most of us grew up learning how to work for money, not how money can work for us. That gap creates stress, burnout, and reactive decision-making later in life. The good news? We can break that cycle early—and it doesn’t require spreadsheets or finance degrees. Here are a few smart, age-appropriate ways to teach kids the value of investing early: 1️⃣ Shift the conversation from “saving” to “growing.” Saving teaches safety. Investing teaches possibility. Even young kids understand the idea of planting a seed and watching it grow. A dollar saved sits still. A dollar invested has a job. 2️⃣ Use real money, small stakes. Whether it’s $5 a month or birthday money, let them participate. Show them what happens when money is put into something productive—stocks, index funds, or even a simple custodial account. Ownership creates engagement. 3️⃣ Introduce credit responsibly. Adding your teen as an authorized user on a credit card can help them establish credit early. Pair this with lessons about paying bills on time and managing limits responsibly. They’ll learn how credit works, why it matters, and build a head start for the future. 4️⃣ Make time the hero of the story. Kids don’t need compound interest formulas—they need visuals. “Money invested early has more time to grow” is a powerful concept. Time is the one advantage kids have that adults don’t. Teaching that early builds patience and long-term thinking. 5️⃣ Tie investing to values, not just returns. Let them invest in companies or ideas they believe in—technology, health, sports, sustainability. This connects money to purpose, not greed, which is critical for healthy money psychology. 6️⃣ Normalize learning, not perfection. Some investments will go down. Some credit mistakes might happen. That’s okay. The lesson isn’t “always win”—it’s how to think long-term, manage emotions, and avoid fear-based decisions. That’s a life skill, not just a money skill.