Natural + Blessed

10/01/2025

It's October, y'all. As my oldest said.... "HOW?!"

I definitely planned on being back by now. I prayed that we would finally have our "easy baby" and it would be smooth sailing back into our regularly scheduled life.

A ha. Ha.

It's fine. We are fine. 😅

We did have some challenges out of the gate that those first few months felt like a blur, and suddenly my self-imposed deadline arrived and we found no one was ready or acclimated, it was still chaos, and oh yeah let's start up lessons again! 🥴

So after a lot of tears, my husband finally told me to take a little more time. In five babies, I've never even had the choice to do this. And it's our last. (For reals this time, I swear)

So I'm going to take a tad more time to be at home. Give us permission to find our groove before adding in one more thing. And so when I do come back, I'm 100% back and not the hot mess I currently am.

On the bright side, I've been told the most challenging newborns end up being the happiest toddlers. We will see if that is true, but so far, as long as she is feeling good... she is a pretty happy baby.

❤️

I think I need to plan something special for everyone who has been so patient, when I get back. Thoughts?

07/21/2025

Hello all!

It was so nice seeing some of you this week during fair. I've been pretty hermit-like these past weeks while we adjust to being a family of 7 (!). While I will say it hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows, as baby has had some struggles, we are getting through and slowly but surely seeing improvement ❤️

Unfortunately due to her own personal reasons, Abby will not be able to continue here in Audubon. That being said, I am still open to keeping my room open for someone else, as our town does have that need for bodywork!!

I'm hoping for a slow return around the end of August but that also will depend on several factors including how our school year takes off and some possible small remodeling projects.

I appreciate everyone's patience during these times of absence and look forward to stepping back in my shop soon! And don't worry- I have been keeping up techniques with lots of baby massage 🥰

05/20/2025

Today may have been her due date, but we have had a few days already to cuddle and love on her.

Yes... another girl!

Thank you to all of my clients who have been so supportive during this pregnancy, especially the last few weeks. I plan on returning at the end of the summer, once we have a better grasp on what our new schedule will be!

Until then... 💗

05/09/2025

We moved inside for a bit as it's so warm and sunny, the treats were getting melty 🥴

The girls made brownies, black and white cookies (regular and gluten free) and rice crispy treats. They also have bracelets.

The halotherapy room is also open!

05/08/2025

Setting up for garage sale tomorrow (1-5). I also put out some clearance products, priced to sell (50% off or more).

Feeling the urge to declutter, and then reevaluate what kind of items I want to carry when I come back this fall! (Feel free to spam me with suggestions 🥰

05/07/2025

Here are the open halotherapy spots for garage sale weekend!

20 min for $20, with your choice of free foot massager or PEMF upgrade!

I also have a limited supply of steam eye masks available for a $5 add on.

Walk ins welcome 💜

05/04/2025

Audubon, Iowa Community Garage Sales are coming up this weekend .... come visit us!*

The girls will be doing a bake sale (and bracelets I have been told) to raise money to be able to go to Bethany Farm camp in June, and I will have some books, homeschool curriculums, etc that I need to declutter.

I am also running a halotherapy special: 20 minutes for $20 PLUS a FREE foot massager or PEMF upgrade.

Feel free to book in advance or walk ins will be available if the room is open. 💕

Friday, May 9th from 1-5
Saturday, May 10th from 9-12

*unless baby comes before 🤣

04/20/2025

02/24/2025

☘️ March Openings ☘️

ALL BOOKED!

02/21/2025

UPDATE: TAKEN

I have an opening next Wednesday (the 26th) at 11:00! 🙃

02/20/2025

📣 ATTENTION!

I have a few announcements to make that will be changing the rest of the year for Natural + Blessed.

First - the elephant in the room (literally). For those of you too polite to ask, yes I am expecting and due in May! We chose to keep the news "in the family" for some time, but as it's getting pretty obvious, I'll save you all the awkwardness 😜 Positive vibes only, please!

Second - it has been on my heart for a while to be home more with the kids, especially as I have been balancing work with homeschooling and now older kids' activities. My husband recently and very unexpectedly was offered a position which would provide just this! As of right now we are still trying to figure out *what* that will look like, but I'm currently counting on Wednesdays and Saturdays being my days at the shop - which is basically the complete opposite of what I do now 😅

I have already contacted my currently booked clients and am still waiting to hear back from some, so if you for some reason haven't gotten a message from me, please reach out!

I expect the next few months may be a bumpy transition, so I apologize and thank you all on advance for the patience of any scheduling issues that may occur as we navigate this new normal. I assume that this fall when I get back, we will have a much better idea of what it will look like here (and honestly my schedule is always kind of tweaked after a baby - I so appreciate my clients who have stuck with me through the last few!!)

My goal has always been to serve both my family and my "client family", and I hope I can continue to do so for the unforeseeable future. 💕