Welljourn Blog

Between the pumpkin spice lattes, the vibrant falling leaves, and all of the extra reasons to gather with friends and family, fall is filled with beauty. Every breath of fresh air, fall festival, cozy scarf, and laugh shared with friends reminds us why we love fall!

Burning incense sticks is an ancient tradition in many cultures and for good reason, not only does incense bring beautiful scents into a room or space it also has a calming effect on the mind and body. 

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How to Have an Ethical Halloween We can all agree that there are only two types of people in this world: the ones who love Halloween and the ones who wait all year for Halloween and start decorating in September? Right?!  After moving into our new house a couple of years ago, I realized that our neighbors were the decorate-in-September type. In response to all of the excitement across the street, my 8-year-old son is becoming an enthusiastic Halloween lover too. All of this to say, our family has become more invested than ever in Halloween decor over the past...

Step One. Shop our Father’s Day collection.  Step Two. You’re good to go!  In all seriousness, it can be tough deciding on the perfect gift to give your dad, husband, or grandfather for Father’s Day. Some dads say, “oh, don’t worry about me,” and often we try to find a tool or grill or special pen or mug to tell him we are grateful for all he does and for who he is.  Handmade Father’s Day gifts are special. They can remind dad of his favorite trip abroad, provide him with a meaningful token of your love for his office,...

Giving Hope + Connection for Mother’s Day  We will always remember this Mother’s Day, the one during the pandemic. We are already seeing the memes our friends are sharing to remind their husbands that they expect something major this year. Some of us would simply love a haircut or manicure, while others are dreaming of a vacation or event that has been delayed. And still others may be longing for those things that are more difficult to give: a sense of normalcy or safety. This is a time in history that will impact each of us, and this is a...

This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day. The IWD 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual. This year, the campaign is all about creating a gender equal world, and we are here for it! According to their website, “International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality.” The very first International Women’s Day was in 1911, but since then it has evolved into a global day and movement celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women. Following, supporting, and...