Like many first-time parents, we were tired but completely overjoyed. Then, when our tiny six-week-old son developed eczema, what seemed like overnight and our hearts sank. Watching his delicate newborn skin become red, inflamed, and uncomfortable was heartbreaking. 

We were given several products to try, and while I appreciated having options, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I wanted to better understand the ingredients before applying them to my newborn’s skin.

With a background in Environmental Studies, I’d already spent years learning how our environment influences the health of people and ecosystems. Becoming a mother gave that knowledge a completely new perspective. 

I remember the night I made it my mission to dive down the rabbit hole for holistic remedies. Although my Environmental Studies education gave me a strong foundation, I quickly realized there was still so much to learn about herbal traditions, ingredient research, nutrition, and holistic wellness in order to help my son.

After reading about calendula’s long history of use in traditional herbal skincare and learning how many families had found it helpful for irritated skin. The next morning, I ran out to buy a simple calendula salve to try. 

Within several days, we noticed a remarkable improvement in his skin. 

One tiny jar of calendula didn’t just change my son’s skin—it completely changed the direction of my life. It opened my eyes to how much I still had to learn about nature, ingredients, and the incredible ways small, intentional natural choices can support our health.

That moment sparked a lifelong passion for understanding the connection between nature, our environment, and non-toxic options. I immersed myself in research on ingredients, environmental health, herbal traditions, nutrition, and the growing body of science exploring how our everyday choices can influence our well-being. 

That experience inspired Adventure to Wellness and my mission to help families create healthier homes through simple, intentional choices. By combining my Environmental Studies background with years of research, traditional wisdom, and hands-on experience, I share practical, evidence-informed approaches to holistic and lower-tox living.

I believe healthy living isn’t about fear or perfection—it’s about understanding our choices, reconnecting with nature, and making realistic changes that support our health and well-being.