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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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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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✨ 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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