Self Care The Flourishing Times

This is a sticker that we sell for $5. It is black with a hand-scribbled flower peace sign, a black background and Give Plants a Chance in green letters. The sticker also mentions Flourishing Fern, The Flourishing Times and the Farm to Kitchen Collective.

In Defense of my Obligatory New Year’s day post

By Brandi McRill / January 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

Happy New -DECADE,- Y’all! Not sure about you but, it’s been one hell of an end to 2010’s over here. I’m not sure if the excitement from the holidays has me buzzing or if the promise of a new beginning is most intriguing but this January 1st finds me with hope and inspiration! Ushering in […]

The Fourth Steps to Develop a Self-Care Practice

By Brandi McRill / August 4, 2019 / 0 Comments

Hi there! Christina here. I’m a guest writer this week that’s been charged with the task of introducing you to breath-work. I’ve been a loyal follower of the Farm to Kitchen Collective since its early inception and am proud to share some of my background and breath-work techniques with this growing community. If you’ve been […]

The Third Steps to Develop a Self-Care Practice

By Brandi McRill / July 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

Move More. Find the Stillness. I love Sundays and always have. There is something special about a Sunday that just resets the soul. But, My Sundays are supercharged. Weekly Schedule? Check. Meals prepped & planned? Check. Meetings Confirmed? Check. I usually start Sunday Supper around 3 or 4 and I take care to plan […]

The Second Steps to Develop a Self-Care Practice

By Brandi McRill / July 16, 2019 / 0 Comments

Proper Nutrition. Hmmmm…Food is probably the one true topic I talk about every day. But, I’ve cautiously avoided diving beneath the surface. Growing up with a busy, working mother, weeknights were fast and easy, usually coming from a box. My stepfather was a foodie before foodies were a thing as we were always driving […]

The first steps to Develop a Self-Care Practice

By Brandi McRill / July 7, 2019 / 0 Comments

Self-care. That word conjures images of bubble baths, pampering and massages; but, truly, self-care is so much more than these indulgences. While amazing for reducing stress, these things will only give you temporary results if Self-Care does not become a habit. I recently read an article from Forbes Magazine on LinkedIn proposing that Self-Care is […]

This is a clear piture of water being infused with lemons, strawberries and cucumbers.

Water is Life! Three Simple ways to Increase Hydration without Feeling Water-Logged

By Brandi McRill / August 1, 2018 / 2 Comments

Water is one of the sources of life. I’m often puzzled when someone tells me they don’t drink or like it. Without proper hydration, I am sluggish, foggy and my skin starts to get GRUMPY!! How can the body function at its best when it does not receive the most basic of needs? Recent studies claim […]

This is an original image with a plant and the words NO Social Media Saturday.

To Thy Own Self be True- Day 3

By Brandi McRill / February 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

Forty Days to Rest, Renew & Restore DAY THREE: Today is super simple. Just Unplug from Social Media for the entire day. Look around you rather than at your phone screen.!! Be engaged and mindful of what is happening around you! Wishing this post were longer but I, too, will be unplugging as well! Have […]

This is an array of Chinese lanterns. They colors are hues or bright reds and blues. Paper Money hangs from the base of the lanterns.

To Thy Own Self Be True- Day Two

By Brandi McRill / February 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

To Thy Own Self be True Forty Days to Rest, Renew & Restore Day TWO: Today is a Friday. Lunar New Year. The Year of the Low Earth Dog. While I am no expert, it is my understanding that the Year of the Earth Dog means tremendous healing for Mother Earth and her inhabitants. Sounds […]

This is an ariginal image created by Kari McBride. It is a vintage dictionary pattern with a floral heart and the words To Thine Own Self be True

To Thy Own Self Be True- Forty Days to Rest Renew & Restore

By Brandi McRill / February 16, 2018 / 0 Comments

To Thy Own Self be True Forty Days to Rest, Renew & Restore Looking at myself, sitting in the middle of February, something occurred to me… We are a month and a half into the new year and resolutions are starting to wane. As the strict diets, exercise routines and health initiatives have started to […]

This is a collage of images and words to inspire people to create their vision board.

Vision Board 202

By Brandi McRill / February 7, 2018 / 0 Comments

If you read our previous blog post, you now know what areas in your life that you are looking to fulfill. It’s now time to take action by buying your materials and assembling your board. Things you will need to complete your Vision Board: * Your board * Your Adhesives- Glue, tape, thumbtacks and or […]