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in a world that's f r a g m e n t e d

it would be preposterous to suggest that your mama's famous chili be served with each ingredient in it's own bowl. beef, beans, peppers, onions, each spice - all separated?

but, isn't that how so many live their lives?

a (w)holistic understanding and respect of a person's God-given mind, body, and soul have the power to transform their approach to everyday life + living in the modern era.

no matter where you are on your journey, you are so welcome here at this table.

why the (w)?

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Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.

D E B O R A H D A Y

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Hi, I'm Alyssa Endres!

Everything is connected. Those three words are basically my middle name.

If you're anything like me, you've seen how "the hustle" wrecks your self-esteem, how artificial fragrance impacts your cycle, and how life and learning are really two sides of the same coin.

And, maybe that's all new to you. Wherever you're at, I'm so glad you're here.

Because, hear me out: when we properly align each corner of our lifestyle and habits with our values, we can step toward the life we dream of living.

why weekly this winter?👇🏼✨

y'all, social can either be a force for good or not -- it's just not a neutral.

& when you're fighting the ❄️winter blues❄️, you can get SUCKED into consumption > creation *insert doom scroll*

I don't want that right now. or ever. but sometimes I'm in a much better place to resist it. and I'm just not.

PLUS I have some incredibly exciting things coming that I need to FOCUS on without getting lost in the noise.

better mental health + less noise = FORWARD MOTION

here's to doing the thing we know we need to do >>

see ya next Thursday✌🏼
xoxo, alyssa
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[also products I'm loving : @drinkmudwtr original blend (flavor YES, adaptogens + herbs YES, dissolvability...meh), @purity_coffee (FLAVOR + so clean obsessed with this company), & ofc my oils @youngliving always and always]

[& it's the main dune audio drama on audible so good be a nerd like me and get 👏🏼into👏🏼it👏🏼]

01.09.25

you guys beaded necklaces are so good, so easy, go get yourself some beads !!

rest rhythms don't necessarily need to look like "relaxing" -- @rebekahlyons names 4 rest pathways in her book "Rhythms of Renewal" : rest, restore, connect, & CREATE.

& y'all we were created to create so let's get crafting 🫶🏼✨

01.04.25

"but he said to me, 'my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." / 2 corninthians 12:9

happy limbo week(:

12.27.24

xoxo, your fav crunchy teacher friend🫶🏼✨

a 🎯 trip for me was almost *always* a $35 purchase (pre-inflation) with 1 maybe 2 things I needed (under $12) & the rest some cute impulse thing I grabbed because it looked pretty.

a. not sustainable financially
2. fueling fast fashion
iii. adding to cheap junk i didn't need
& if it was a consumable, it was prolly *toxic*

earlier this fall, I realized I never go there anymore because I'm not falling susceptible to GR33NWASHING especially in my personal care & household products.

what is GR33NWASHING ? basically it sounds healthy/clean but it still has fragrance and/or chemicals that aren't actually what they market to be (bc it's cheap + easier)

so ya know where I shop? 🌱

my monthly, customizable subscription box from young living literally stocks everything I need :

from toothpaste to perfume to
candle swaps to household cleaner to
supplements to laundry soap to
wellness shots to shampoo

now I shop with ✨ intentionality✨ & an unbeatable quality guarantee

comment "swap" & I'll slide into your dms with some of my favs(:

12.21.24

blue light @ night tells your brain it's the middle of the day🌜
~ a poem to these people + the LED headlights that regularly disrupt circadian rhythms across America

easy steps to support your sleep --

✨blue light filter on your devices after sunset (pls everyone xoxo)

✨early morning+sunset light in your eyes when you can (even cloudy days count)

✨low, orangy glowy lights at night (red is best, I have a color changing light bulb that I make a super dim orangey glow)

✨avoid overheads because even the position of light from directly above can confuse your poor lil brain

OH & so many essential oils support your sleep and most of our diffusers glow pretty colors, dm for my favs🪻💤

follow @seedthyme for ever-grainy after-work chats in my stories in the orangey low light of my room🧡

12.20.24

🎄🎄overstimulation anyone ?🎄🎄

add in late nights, food dye, and SO MUCH SUGAR...

I get it, it's magical for the kids or it's what everyone else does or whatever, but seriously, are you setting your kids up for success by having them wake up every day for a month leaping out of bed to find the elf?

ways you can love your kid in december :

✨ set a different time in the day to move the elf (maybe when they get home from school ?)
✨ no screen time before school always pls & thanks
✨ get them to bed at a reasonable time as often as possible
✨ breakfast = nourish>sugar
✨ opt for natural dye options (we love @yumearth & @unreal.snacks )

& I totally get there's gonna be exceptions, but if possible, maybe not on a school night?(:

let's hear it for the teachers in December because BY GOLLY they're the ones keeping everyone from wrecking those halls🌟

xoxo,
alyssa✨

pour a cuppa for this one, besties🫶🏼

this one's for the cozy, homebody in your life who is either all-in on supporting their body, looking into a more natural lifestyle, or is a sucker for a vintage thrift gift🧺

SEND to your bestie who speaks this language or SAVE if this is *you* (or for when your great aunt tessie asks for a link at around the thanksgiving table)

find all these + more through my gift guide✨ highlight

& go ahead and give @hyggewithhaley a follow because she's my go-to hygge hype girlie

xoxo, alyssa🧡

adventure girlie 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 kinda crunchy products

comment GUIDE & I'll send you the full list with links all set for you (or SAVE for when your great aunt tessie asks for one)🫶🏼✨

11.16.24

hear me out 👇🏼 🌿

why would you reach for little manmade stoppers when God made plants to do the same job (&better?) *not a doc, not med advice*

here's how my health reaches have changed in the last year + a half--

- digize > food's not sitting well : YL's powerhouse digestive blend ! I put a drop on my finger on my belly button when I'm feeling gassy after eating something that doesn't sit right, but you can also ingest a drop or 2 in a shot of water, kinda ick but it gets the job DONE. (free on orders of 100pv in nov, just sayin') !!

- peppermint > head tension : "University of Kiel researchers found that peppermint lessened headache pain in a double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study" (essential oils desk reference, 7th edition, p121). enough said.

- thieves > seasonal ick : here's the thing-- I rarely get sick anymore since my nontox journey + I get sneezed on by 6yr olds all day. I believe thieves plays a HUGE part in that. I put thieves in my water bottle every day to proactively keep ickies away. ✨BUT when I feel something coming on, I drink a few drops of thieves + lemon essential oils in elderberry tea, and I've straight up kicked colds before they come on.

- tea tree > skin topicals : in my experience, tea tree has helped combat warts on my hands. also helped a lot with fighting toe nail fungus. apply topically, do not ingest.

- pro plus + dragontime : period cramping is pretty much a thing of the past for me due to my lifestyle changes, but these are the two that my community regularly reaches for when they're getting hit by their cycle. apply topically on inner arms, thighs, or ankles. also could apply directly on the lower abdomen.

- copaiba > inflammation-based aches : heard stories about copaiba easing flare-ups in muscles and joints + can't wait to experience it for myself. apply topically.

- panaway > muscle soreness : same concept, just plants to soothe achy muscles. apply topically.

SAVE FOR LATER, comment "swap" for recs, + be my bestie @seedthyme where we chat about nontox living + plants all👏🏼the👏🏼 time👏🏼

11.16.24

self care girlie 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 kinda crunchy products

comment GUIDE & I'll send you the full list with links all set for you (or SAVE for when your great aunt tessie asks for one)🫶🏼✨

11.14.24

drop a 🦋 if insta was your first exposure to how your body *actually* works !!

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT -- (& I do @seedthyme constantly).

here's 3 (jk 4) random soapbox moments for me :

- your period is NOT the main event of your cycle. ovulation is. stress + toxin exposure are big delayers of ovulation which is why your cycle may be *way* long.

- our bodies are SO different than men's bodies. women's hormones operate on a 28ish day cycle (kinda reflects the moon 🌙), while men's hormones operate on a 24hr cycle. ☀️

- the majority of women's hormones are actually produced while we are ASLEEP 💤 which is why women need more sleep than men, especially at critical times in our cycle (ex. luteal phase, leading up to your period).

- our toxin exposure as women is through 👏🏼 the 👏🏼 roof👏🏼 ! everything from conventional tampons/pads to perfume to hair products are full of JUNK that totally disrupts the delicate dance of hormones our bodies were designed to go through each month. toxin exposure leads to mood swings, painful periods, and hormonal acne to name a few.

pain free periods ARE possible for you 🫶🏼🧡
switch and DITCH the crap + take back your life 🌿

dms are always open if you wanna chat strategy/resource recs 💪🏼🫶🏼

11.13.24

#hormonehealth #womensrights #toxins #hormones #womenshealth #toxinoverload #toxinexposure #happyhormones #hormonebalance

animal based + plant based = happy skin 🌞

if you're looking to ramp up your (potentially non-existent) skincare routine for the new year, i got ya covered !

bringing together the benefits of both animal based (tallow) and plant based (essential oils) harness amazing potential for your skin.

🐮tallow is bioidentical to our skin's natural sebum and nourishes + supports it so so well + no one does it better + for a better price than @claraandfritztallowshop.

🌿the power of essential oils then gives your skin a anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, + antibacterial BOOST✨

here's my nighttime routine :

1. open pores with warm, damp washcloth
2. apply @claraandfritztallowshop oil cleanser to draw the nasties away from your skin (it melts away makeup in my experience)
3. wait one minute & wipe it all away
4. next up, a DIY glow serum -- I use castor + jojoba oils split as a base with blue tansy, frankincense, geranium, + lavender @youngliving pure essential oils, with the tiniest bit of tea tree + lemon for a deeper cleanse
5. top it with the counterpane night cream from @claraandfritztallowshop -- it's a heavy layer great for soaking in all night long
6. gua sha routine to stimulate the lymphatic flow in your face to reduce inflammation + support your lymphatic drainage.

"SEEDTHYME10" saves you every time you shop with @claraandfritztallowshop🐮(paid partnership :)
&slide into my dms for ways to save + unlock the power of plants with @youngliving 🌿

follow along @seedthyme + let's redefine (w)holistic wellness for the every girl 🧡

11.11.24

a switch+ditch save for later 🍋

ya know that headache cleaning the bathroom floor? pls can someone open a window?! been there.

the thieves line streamlines your safe cleaning solutions. say goodbye to desperate target runs for chemicals that "smell good," & HELLO being prepared with natural yummy-smelling plants / ingredients that pack in the power themselves.

think raw chicken on the counter meets thieves and LOSES.

plants are rad. comment "CLEAN" & I'll send ya my personal favs(:

#cleanhome #lowtox #lowtoxliving #plantbasedclean #homecleaninghacks #homecleaning #thieves #thievescleaner

11.06.24

girl, I get it – send to your bestie who's right there with ya + follow along @seedthyme :)

knowing where to start can be super overwhelming & intimidating. It’s like the more you learn the more stuck you feel. I WAS THERE, & it's like you either want to :

-just to throw up your hands and say FORGET IT (pls don’t do that <3)

-want to immediately throw away everything in your apt & rebuild your life from scratch (prob don’t do that either, bby)

*INSERT* the switch & ditch !!

a manageable process for reclaiming your life toward more natural lifestyle patterns helps you understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it without breaking the bank up front.

& you can learn as you go! follow the lead of what you feel most passionate about switching first & go from there.

PS: dms are always open for questions, LETS DO THIS🫶🏼🌿

10.28.24

& not only to sell? 🍊💵👇🏼

when is the last time holistic wellness asked how you are spending your money?
are you being discerning with what companies/narratives your money is supporting?
how are you being generous with your resources to support your immediate community? the global community?

how about how your fixation on *cheap* is keeping you from investing in products that serve your body best?

yeah, fast food is cheap. so are the coffee beans that are grown through unethical labor laws.

☕*sips fair trade organic* ☕

money👏🏼 matters👏🏼 y'all 👏🏼 & it controls WAY more of your life+living than you think it does.

let's flip (w)holistic wellness back on its head, right side up again, including everything it should, everything that matters.

for sure it includes food. but it can't end there.

let's rewrite together @seedthyme 🫶🏼🌿

10.24.24

can report, a routine craving has developed 👇🏼

idk how almost two years into my health journey, I'm just getting into adrenal mocktails. obviously, a lil iced coffee treat every once and a while isn't the end of the world, but I needed a new routine go-to + this is IT.

an adrenal mocktail is simple to diy : vitamin c + potassium + sodium.

you combine organic oj (2/3rds glass) + raw milk (2 glugs bahaha) + a sprinkle of himalayan pink salt as the base & then I add the showstopper in for the ultimate boost...

*insert ningxia red*

ningxia red is a whole-body juice supplement infused with essential oils. it's a super yummy, sweet, and tangy drink featuring a purée of the ningxia wolfberry including leaf, stem, peel and fruit to maximize the nutrient benefits. it contains orange, tangerine, lemon, and yuzu essential oils. also featuring plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, ningxia red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness.

& it's so so so good in this I'm already dreaming about tomorrow's glass🤤❤️‍🔥

(gotta pick up more oj @kimbertonwholefoods though lol iykyk)

come hang on my stories @seedthyme to keep me accountable🫶🏼

10.21.24

gotta grab that kombucha for a lil treat✨

grocery shopping once you start learning about the P01S0N in our food system can be super overwhelming, I get it, I remember those days + still feel it sometimes esp when I'm somewhere new.

come hang @seedthyme + bring me into your natural living journey🫶🏼

here's some keywords to streamline your trip 👇🏼

🍏local/organic (produce)

✖️ canola, veg, sunflower (seed oils)✖️
✔️ avo, evoo, tallow, ghee✔️

🥩grass-fed (beef)*
🥚🥓 pasture raised (chicken, pork)*

🐄 🧀 a2, raw, and/or low-temp pasteurized (dairy)*

& kombucha is only real if it's raw

what are your go-to's for mindful grocery trips?

10.16.24

*animal-based products are also best local if that's available to you(:

...and our oils, tallow, kombucha, herbal teas, natural fiber clothing, & lil grandma hobbies.

but, i didn't start anywhere near here --

i started with drinking filtered water @epicwaterfilters & ditching toxic candles for @youngliving essential oils. & i’m so grateful for YL because little did i know my whole ditch & switch journey would be so supported by their company from toothpaste (goodbye fluoride) to supplements (hello immune support) to cleaning products (later chemicals).

so, grab your fav meat stick & follow along @seedthyme. this lil life we're chasing is so much better in community:)

10.10.24

the one where Alyssa is a nerd and is gushing about her favorite products and brands (probably because they're incredibly ngl)🫶🏼🩷

10.10.24

hint -- it's just real food🐄✨

that afternoon caffeine urge HITS especially after a long day of work/teaching when you still have a vision to be productive or social for your 5-9.

what I reach for these days :
-raw kombucha, love love @synergykombucha
-organic chai latte @rishitea concentrate with raw milk HITS
-this lil adrenal mocktail I've been whipping up with OJ, raw milk, collagen, & our main character Ningxia Red♥️ from @youngliving, she be working overtime pumping our bodies with antioxidants 💪🏼
-& @drinkpoppi on special occasions(;

have you made the afternoon bevy swap ? what's your go-to?

10.07.24

seasonal living is a lot more than pumpkin spice🍂
(although, it’s certainly not less ;)

fall reminds us that even good things slow down, shift gears, change their focus.

if you’re ready for bed way earlier than you had been all summer, go to bed. if your body is craving fresh salads and smoothies less, that’s okay. if you have a way lower social capacity than you did two months ago, totally fair. if you find yourself putting down your pickleball racket & picking up your crochet hook, understandable.

y'all, our bodies were created to press into seasons as much as the trees.

so, get more rest, grab all the yummy fall oils for your diffuser, pair down your social calendar, bustle with year end preparations, and pick up some squash and sweet potatoes at the market.

how can you listen to your body’s shifting needs this week?

xoxo alyssa @seedthyme

10.05.24

a ballad of a recovering perfectionist 🥂

but really, were we created to be masters of one thing & convenience the way out of everything else or to dabble in many things & increase self-sufficiency?

10.01.24

a lil sniff & roll on the wrists when it's time to pull out those 3x5s ✨

09.30.24

the one where Alyssa rambles about organic cotton clothing & frequency of fabrics

09.28.24

ditch the toxins + keep those yummy smells PUMPING !

still thinking ? comment "FRAGRANCE" & I'll plug you into a text class that dives into all the nasty hustle scented candles are bringing into your home & body.

all my love, besties 🫶🏼🌿✨
follow along @seedthyme

09.26.24

& she said, "goodbye toxic candles !!!"

08.06.24

just a lil afternoon pick me up on a day that's giving 00s boy rock band for no actual reason at all except the one by hoobastank

08.03.24

"if anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. if anyone serves me, the Father will honor him." john 12:26 NET

I just spent a week in the beautiful country of Guatemala loving on some beautiful kids, learning about the incredible ministry of the school there, & sharing ideas and strategies with the teachers there. that's what I had expected.

what I hadn't expected was the overabundance of love I would receive, the powerful stories of faith share over and again, the transformational times of worship, the phenomenal whole foods we ate again & again, the art, the ancient ruins, the cathedrals, the coloring pages, the games of tag, the friendships, & the sheer beauty of a multitude of children singing their hearts out before the Lord - eyes closed, hands outstretched.

my heart is full -- encouraged, reinspired, refreshed.

¡gracias a Dios!

07.27.24

just a lil life lately 💖🍊🍓🏕️🏃🏼‍♀️🌞

full to the brim, but in the most refreshing+ rejuvenating ways. scroll for an updated peek into my new space !! 🫶🏼

07.08.24

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come along for the ride!
@seedthyme