Curating Life: Healing, Growing, and Finding What Works

Discover the Cozy World of Hygge: "I'll Be Hygge for Christmas" 🎄

Discover the Cozy World of Hygge: "I'll Be Hygge for Christmas" 🎄
Discover the art of hygge and infuse your Christmas season with warmth and coziness. Dive into our FREE "I'll Be Hygge for Christmas" mini course and embrace the simple pleasures of life. Learn to find joy in the everyday moments with practical tips and ideas. Sign up now to receive a series of heartwarming emails that will make this holiday season truly special.
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Unlock the Power of Weekly Detox Baths for Body Rejuvenation

Unlock the Power of Weekly Detox Baths for Body Rejuvenation
Discover the art of rejuvenation with a weekly detox bath. Dive into the benefits of essential oils, baking soda, Epsom salts, and peroxide in this spa-like experience for body and mind.
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Improve Your Sleep Quality Naturally

Improve Your Sleep Quality Naturally
Struggling to sleep? Young Living's essential oils and supplements offer natural solutions to promote better sleep habits. Discover the power of Lavender Essential Oil and Tranquil Roll-On for a truly peaceful slumber. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and wake up refreshed!

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Activate Your Third Eye: Natural Approaches for a Healthy Pineal Gland

Activate Your Third Eye: Natural Approaches for a Healthy Pineal Gland
Discover the importance of the pineal gland and its role in hormone production. Learn how natural products can support a healthy pineal gland for optimal well-being.

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Are you tired of relying on chemical-laden cleaning products? Learn about natural alternatives!

Are you tired of relying on chemical-laden cleaning products? Learn about natural alternatives!
Discover the power of natural cleaning alternatives with Young Living. Traditional cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals and toxins, but Young Living's range of plant-based cleaning products offer a safe and effective way to maintain a clean and healthy home. With options like the versatile Thieves Household Cleaner, essential oil-infused cleaning products, and DIY cleaning recipes using Young Living's essential oils, you can clean your home without compromising your health or the environment. By choosing natural alternatives, you're not only prioritizing your well-being but also supporting a company that is dedicated to sustainability and ethical practices. Make the switch to Young Living's natural cleaning products and create a safer environment for yourself and future generations.
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✨ My blog exists because I know what it feels like to keep everything jumbled in your head — like a messy pile of clothes you can’t sort through.

 Writing it all down brings clarity, calm, and sometimes even healing answers I didn’t know I was looking for.


Honestly, that’s why I keep showing up to write — it helps me make sense of things. 

 Even if you have no intentions of ever publishing your work, I highly recommend writing stuff down. It doesn't have to be a literary masterpiece or even full, grammatically correct sentences... just dump those random thoughts onto paper... you'll see what I mean.

Hi! I'm AJ Flanagan.

 
Hey there — I’m AJ.

I’m an empty-nester and a widow who had a wake-up call about the hidden toxins in everyday products most of us grew up using. Our parents didn’t know. We didn’t know either. But once you start paying attention, it’s hard to ignore.

Life shifted in 2018 when my husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukemia — and again in 2023 when we faced a second cancer diagnosis. Supporting him through treatment changed how we looked at just about everything, including how we cared for our home, our bodies, and our day-to-day routines.
We didn’t aim for perfection or extremes. We focused on simple, meaningful changes — reducing toxic load in our home, choosing better ingredients, prioritizing nourishing food, and building calmer rhythms into daily life. Tools like aromatherapy, music, meditation, and intentional rest became part of how we coped and stayed grounded.

Caring for Eric deepened my commitment to living well — not as a trend, but as a way of showing up with intention and grace, even in the hard seasons.

Now I share our story, the lessons we learned, the small changes that made a big difference, and how I'm moving forward. My hope is to make wellness feel more approachable, less overwhelming, and rooted in real life — especially for anyone who wants healthier options without pressure or perfection.

If you’re here to find what actually works for you, you’re in the right place.

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