Happy High Vibe Friday!!

If you follow me on Instagram you'll see that I took some much-needed time off to enjoy play and joy while my sister and her family came into town, so I skipped last week's Friday Five. But we are back this week and I have some fun things to share! Don't forget to send me any recommendations you are loving! Anything that is helping you to remain in a high vibrational state!

Just a reminder: some of these links I share are affiliate links and I (or one of my subscribers) will receive a small kickback when you purchase, so thank you in advance if you decide to grab some of my high vibe recs!) 

1. HIGH VIBE CRYSTALS

Rachael from Wild|Alabaster does it again with her latest curated collection: The Wanderlust Collection where she teamed up with Ixchel Triangle to bring beautiful handmade bags to carry your crystals with you! I couldn't just pick one offering to share with you so if you click here you can shop based on your needs and...

Happy High Vibe Friday!!

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Just a reminder: some of these links I share are affiliate links and I (or one of my subscribers) will receive a small kickback when you purchase, so thank you in advance if you decide to grab some of my high vibe recs!)

1. HIGH VIBE ACTIVEWEAR

My friend Amber shared this brand with me and I just love their story. Amber shares, "The entire brand is geared towards supporting abuse survivors in Sri Lanka. They work with humanitarian organizations there that with each purchase provide private tutoring, job skills training, self-defense training, and employment opportunities. They’re made ethically in Sri Lanka with a female workforce. The packaging is all sustainably made and decorated by Sir Lankan youth with special needs. And the stuff is just really nice!" I can't wait to try it out! Click here to check it out and use the code AMBER15 upon checkout to save 15%

2. HIGH VIBE RECIPE

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Happy High Vibe Friday!!

The feedback I got last week about this new weekly roundup makes my heart happy! I love sharing things that spark joy, that make life a bit easier, and that ultimately help me live in a higher vibration. I know it's weird to think that a certain product could help you live in a higher vibration but we have to remember that our emotions are what dictate our vibration and as humans, everything is affecting our emotions. So yes, maybe cleaning the bathroom is not helping me live in the highest vibration but maybe using a cleaner that actually works and gets the pee smell out is going to help me vibrate a little higher the next time I go to the bathroom because it won't smell like a porta-potty!! 

Just a reminder: a lot of these links I share are affiliate links and I will receive a small kickback when you purchase, so thank you in advance if you decide to grab some of my high vibe recs!)

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Happy High Vibe Friday!!

I received overwhelming feedback that y’all are wanting my high vibe recommendations — products I love, things keeping me in a high vibe state, etc. So ask and ye shall receive! Introducing the HIGH VIBE FRIDAY FIVE!! Each Friday I’ll gather a little weekly round-up to celebrate the upcoming weekend.

I have to admit that I get a little too excited when people I follow on IG share their Amazon recs in their stories but honestly, I have found the BEST things I would’ve never even thought could be game-changers so of course, I have to share things with you that could help you with raising your vibration — yes even organizational tools or cleaning products can change your vibration!! (To be totally transparent, a lot of these links I share are affiliate links and I will receive a small kickback when you purchase, so thank you in advance if you decide to grab some of my high vibe recs!)

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Happy New Year!! I hope 2021 is off to an amazing start for you! In honor of all the new quarantine babies being born and to celebrate the impending birth of my new niece or nephew (it's a surprise!) I thought I would share my four crystal picks for new mamas. I actually gifted my sister these stones after the birth of her first baby and she found them to be very helpful in assisting her through those first few months. 

In no particular order....

Clear Quartz
- most powerful stone {mama stone!}
- amplifies any energy or intention
- cleanse, open, activate, and align all of the chakras
- protects against negativity

Pink Kunzite
- Women's Stone
- supportive for 1st-time mothers
- assists in taking care of children
- good for sleepless babies/overactive children

Blue Lace Agate
- uplifts and elevates calm energy
- soothes an overactive mind
- opens the throat chakra
- stone of communication

Amazonite
- balances feminine & masculine energies
- stimulates both sides of the brain
- enhances...

As a mom of four, who desperately needs my meditation time, I am often asked if my kids meditate as well and if they do, what does that look like or how do I encourage it?

The simple answer is yes, they do meditate, but not in the same way that I meditate. I believe we often overthink or overcomplicate our meditation practices and that can spill over into us trying to control our children's meditation practices.

Don't feel guilty! Of course we do this! We know that it makes us feel better and studies show that for our kids:

• Meditation enhances focus
• Meditation fosters self-esteem and self-love
• Meditation relieves stress for peak performance
• Meditation supports healthy emotional development

So obviously we want them to meditate. But HOW do we incorporate this into their lives without forcing it upon them as something we think they should do? Which we all know typically just pushes them away from ever being interested in said thing.

I started incorporating meditation into...

Trigger Warning: pregnancy/fertility

I want to preface this post by acknowledging my privilege of never having to experience the difficulties of conceiving a child nor have I ever experienced a pregnancy loss. Although I cannot possibly know what that heartache feels like in either situation my heart is with every family who goes through such emotional turmoil.

My four pregnancies were all somewhat different. I laugh when people make assumptions about symptoms to predict the sex of the baby. Especially the "oh you are really sick so that must mean girl!" I have two boys and two girls. My first girl and my second boy both made me hurl every morning! My first boy and my second girl barely made me dry heave. So sorry to burst your bubble but those old wives' tales are just that.... tales!

But one big difference in my pregnancies was that I didn't have crystals in my life for my first two and I did for my last two! The crystals definitely...

A week or so ago (I think... everything these days is melting together) I mentioned that in all of my recent crystal healing sessions every single person has had a blocked sacral chakra. I then stated I would make a live video about it. But, because I have four children home with me 24/7 during this quarantine, it's been really difficult to find a quiet place to do a live video {shocker!}! So instead of making you wait longer, I decided I would just type it all out instead. I will eventually make that video, but for now, this should suffice ;)

First, it is important to note that our lower chakras: root, sacral & solar plexus are the first chakras to develop as young children. They keep us grounded and connected to the physical world and they are greatly tied to our identity. They are the chakras that carry our beliefs around protection, security, stability... they govern emotions, creativity, passion, and pleasure.

But let's look at just...

Ask my neighbors...my kids are almost always running around barefoot. In fact, I encourage it! Why? Because that connection to the Earth is so important!

As adults, most of us have lost that connection with nature. In this crazy time, I encourage you to get outside as much as possible. Let's take notice of our kids and the lessons they can teach us because they are almost always trusting their intuition and inner voice. 

Actually, walking around barefoot is my favorite way to get grounded. What does being grounded even mean? Being grounded is the ability to be completely aware and conscious during the present moment. When you are grounded you have a strong connection to the Earth and you feel safe, protected and know that you are taken care of no matter what trials you go through in your life. 

I know what you're thinking. "It's easy for you Nikki because you live in Charleston where it's warm most of the year! I live where it's SO cold... I...

Anxiety levels are at an all-time high right now and I am getting DMed on the regular about crystals to help with easing anxiety so I thought I would share my personal favorites that I use when I need some calming. I do need to preface with the fact that crystal healing should never be used in place of a doctor/therapist or any prescribed medications -- everything I share is from my own personal experience and I am not an MD... shocking, I know. Speaking of personal experience, I do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder but I have been diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression twice and I am no stranger to anxiety as it lives within the walls of my home.

Okay now that we got all that out of the way let's get to the good stuff: the crystals that I love for easing anxiety.

1. Blue Lace Agate - this is one of my most favorite crystals. It is a soothing and nurturing blue stone that brings you calmness and peace of mind. It can help calm your thoughts when...