Lotus Naturals

02/27/2026

Ahhhh I can’t really word about this right now so excuse me if I ramble a bit (cause that would be so unlike me 🤣)

I fell in love with when I first read let’s pretend this never happened so many years ago (if you haven’t read it please go do- you will laugh the hardest that you ever have) Since then my admiration for her had grown, the way she can be so vulnerable & real, yet funny & hopeful. Her books are helpers- they’ve helped me & my family navigate some tricky things. I really just can’t thank her enough ♥️♥️♥️

My daughter & I were lucky enough to meet her on her last tour in 2015 at Powells in Portland & am hopeful to go again in April 🤞🏻 though… it’s on a Wednesday & I work, we will figure it out!

I feel so deeply appreciative & lucky to have received an advanced reader copy of her newest book “how to be okay when nothing is okay” I’ve already jumped in ♥️

This post in no way sums up what I’m trying to say - ugh, whatever I’m such a human being- but I’m just full of gratitude 🙏 ♥️

Side note- a while back asked what brings You joy on her social media- my answer was “making weird art” and it’s at the top of her happiness kickstarter list & I literally whooped when I saw that!!

❤️

02/26/2026

Here’s a dose of unsolicited advice on what you should read next!!

• What if it’s you by - I love some time travel magical realism & this one delivered & made me think about my choices in life

• Every step she takes by - Travel is one of my love languages & the journey in this book (metaphorical & physical) has me planning my own Camino trek!

• The Lost- by - oh this one, not sure how to describe it. I really got lost in this world & didn’t want it to end- fantastical & magical

• The Seven year slip- by - this one made me sit up & go oh wait I think I like romance books? This book got me out of a serious reading slump and set me on a journey

• The True love experiment- by - The queens of banter these ladies are! This was my first read my them & then I went and read every single one of their other books lol

What reads have altered your brain chemistry that you would recommend to me?

02/25/2026

On Wednesdays we wear pink!!

Watch this if you like the silly ramblings of me 🤣
This is the edited down version lol

I have the pleasure of being in this wonderful group of writers, authors, creatives of all kinds called “the limit does not exist” Thank you .jolenetyler for inviting me to join ♥️

One of our members makes some pretty cool stuff - you should definitely go check her out!!!

If you had a mean girls nickname what would you choose?

02/24/2026

What does community mean to you?

for me it is a sense of belonging, mutual support, and shared values, acting as a network where individuals connect, grow, and feel safe- holding space for and loving each other

The world so badly needs more community & love right now - So welcome to mine- If you love plants, art, whimsy, sunshine, coffee, books, nature, exploring, finding joy, whimsy & a bright colorful life being the most you that you can be ♥️

If you support Trump/ICE- please hit the unfollow button & f**k right off of my page - you are NOT the community that I’m looking for 🖕🏻

02/18/2026

Heyyyyyyyy

Gotta make a post or the insta algorithm hates you ♥️
So here is some stuff & thangs

The Lotus Naturals website is no longer online, but I have like 200 roller bottles & am working my way through the rest of my inventory if anyone needs some product hit me up! Selling at a steep discount ♥️

Things that make me happy right now- books always, sending LN goodies out, plants, mushrooms, cute socks, rainbows, hearts…. Coffee & tea - what little things are bringing you joy?

02/17/2026

Please don’t ever shrink your weird, silly joyful ridiculousness for anyone ever ♥️ (note to self)

Here’s a little blooper reel of me trying to make a 5 second video in collab with some amazing authors, bookstagrammers, artists & friends - it is harder than it looks & sounds, I don’t know how to be serious for even 5 seconds apparently 😆

Thank you for the use of your beautiful picture of .jolenetyler book “The Light between us” - 5 ⭐️ awesome book- Indie Author- go read it! Also if you are interested go fill out an app to be on her street team, guaranteed to be loads of fun- link is in .jolenetyler bio!!

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Coming out of my brain fog of this past week & I need to make a serious dent in my arcs!! Halppppp ♥️

Which would you choose?

1- Destination Funeral by
2- The Good Parts by
3- Time Travel for Beginners by
4- Ideal Life by
5- You’ll be the Death of Me by
6- You’ll Love it Here by
7- If Books Could Kill by
8- How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay by
9- Habits of the Sea by
10- In Stormy Weather by
11- My Brilliant AI Boyfriend by Stella Hayward
12- Married with Benefits by

02/15/2026

“Well, for heavens sake”

Oh Grandma- I love you & I miss you terribly already ♥️♥️♥️

I hope to one day be as cool as you. You were always my safe space, my person that could make things feel ok even when they weren’t & you were that person for so many people- what an amazing legacy

There is so much more I want to say, but finding the words is hard - one thing though, I’m going to keep my promise & our plans. You will still get that hot air balloon ride with me for your 90th birthday

Forever 89 & feeling fine ♥️
Happy that you & grandpa are together again