Natural Living

Embracing a Natural Journey: A Mother's Quest for a Healthier Lifestyle

Aug 10, 2023 04:27 PM Central
AJ Flanagan
Cleaning and Homecare, essential oils, Health and wellness, Natural Living, Natural solutions, natural wellness, Parenting
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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.

Embracing Natural Living at 50: Linda's Story

Jul 21, 2023 01:30 PM Central
AJ Flanagan
Clean Living, essential oils, Health and wellness, Lifestyle, Natural Living, Natural solutions, Organic Living, personal growth, Women Over 50, Young Living
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Join Linda's inspiring journey of embracing natural living. Discover how she eliminated toxins from her home, revitalized her well-being, and became a thriving Young Living Brand Partner.

Awakening the Senses: a College Student's Journey into Natural Living

Jul 13, 2023 02:52 PM Central
AJ Flanagan
Business Opportunity, college student opportunity, essential oils, Natural Living, Natural solutions, personal growth, Sustainable Lifestyle, wellness
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Join Emma's journey as she awakens to the wonders of natural living and discovers the transformative power of Young Living's essential oils. Experience the enchanting realm of aromatherapy and learn how to incorporate natural products into your daily life. Start your own natural living journey today!

✨ 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.

*This blog centers the GenX experience, simply because that’s the lens I live through—but anyone looking for connection, natural wellness, grief support, or a little real-talk in this messy stage of life is more than welcome.

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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