Curating Life: Healing, Growing, and Finding What Works

Harness Your Passion for a Natural Lifestyle to Earn Money

Harness Your Passion for a Natural Lifestyle to Earn Money
Unlock your potential and turn your passion for living naturally into a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey with Young Living's income opportunity. Enjoy flexible work-life balance, personal and financial growth, a supportive community, and access to quality products. Embrace your natural entrepreneurial spirit and build a successful Young Living business by educating yourself, sharing your story, building meaningful relationships, mastering network marketing, and embracing ongoing learning.
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Thieves Household Cleaner: The Ultimate Must-Have for Camping and RV-ing

Thieves Household Cleaner: The Ultimate Must-Have for Camping and RV-ing
Discover the ultimate must-have cleaning solution for outdoor enthusiasts with Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner! Derived from all-natural, plant-based ingredients, this powerful formula is safe for both you and the environment. From dirty dishes to toilets and showers, Thieves Household Cleaner can clean almost anything, making it versatile for all your camping and RV-ing needs. Not only does it eliminate the need for multiple cleaning products, but it also contains the antibacterial power of Thieves essential oil blend, ensuring a clean and healthy environment. Plus, with its pleasant aroma and cost-effective concentrated formula, Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect choice for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and want to minimize clutter and toxic chemicals in their camping gear and RV. Trust Young Living and your personal Brand Partner to provide high-quality products that support a happy, healthy home. Sign up for updates to stay informed about natural products and essential oils as you embark on your wellness journey with Young Living.
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Travel, Hotels, Bad Smells, and Making a Shift in the Right Direction

Travel, Hotels, Bad Smells, and Making a Shift in the Right Direction
In a recent blog post, the writer shares their eye-opening experience while traveling and staying in hotels with harsh chemical cleaners and air fresheners. They express their relief at not having to deal with the overwhelming scents and headaches associated with those products since they made the switch to Young Living's natural alternatives. The writer praises Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner for its effectiveness and safety for their family and the environment. They encourage readers to consider making the switch to natural alternatives and even provide a link and coupon code for ordering Young Living products. The writer invites readers to stay updated on their wellness and holistic living journey by signing up for blog notifications.
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Embracing a Natural Journey: A Mother's Quest for a Healthier Lifestyle

Embracing a Natural Journey: A Mother's Quest for a Healthier Lifestyle
Follow Olivia's journey as she embraces a natural lifestyle for her family, exploring the world of essential oils and finding a perfect brand to support her new lifestyle. Discover the power of Young Living's authentic essential oils and natural products in improving overall wellness. 
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Understanding How Essential Oils Influence Our Sense of Smell and the Limbic System

Understanding How Essential Oils Influence Our Sense of Smell and the Limbic System
Unlock the power of aromatherapy and discover how Young Living essential oils influence your sense of smell and the limbic system. Learn about the science behind aromatherapy and its impact on overall well-being. Maximize the benefits of essential oils for emotional support and a balanced mind-body connection.
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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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