Introducing the Mindful Mamas Album
An Album of Affirmation and Meditations for Kids and Moms by Sara McFall!
Affirmations and guided meditations were a GAME changer for me several years ago when stress and anxiety were becoming a way of life for me as a young mom. They became a huge part of my healing journey so I was inspired to make my own!
Download, Press Play and let my voice soothe and guide your mind away from self-doubt.
SARA'S LATEST POSTS
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Here’s a healthy version of the super popular Pumpkin Spice Lattes you can make at home! It’ll save you a LOT of money, time and you can feel confident knowing exactly what is going into your belly. I know PSL’s have been a THING for many years BUT I had never gotten into them because […]
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Teaching Your Child to Care for Their Curly Hair
Curly hair is beautiful and fun, and it should be celebrated rather than scorned. However, it can also be hard to care for. That’s why it’s important to teach children with naturally curly hair the best methods for nurturing it at a young age. Many people grow up not knowing the best ways to manage […]
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe – Slow Cooker
A nourishing, hearty delicious butternut squash soup recipe that’s made from homemade chicken stock. Feeds the heart, soul and entire immune system! Butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables so I was excited to learn it is a common vegetable used while on the GAPS diet (based on the book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome […]
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Healthy German Pancakes Recipe
German Pancakes (aka Dutch Baby pancakes) are such a classic, old fashioned and hearty breakfast that are full of protein! I love to use my favorite wheat, Einkorn, for this recipe to make them even healthier and more nutritious, but you can use any flour that you like, even a gluten free one will work. […]
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10 Halloween Diffuser Blends
Create a spooky atmosphere for your Halloween parties with these fun essential oil diffuser blends! I Stopped Buying Scented Products… I love to make my home smell like autumn, but when I used to use scented candles, plug-ins, and air fresheners, I found they would always give me a headache, make me feel confused, and […]
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Monster Repellent Spray Recipe with Essential Oils
Nighttime can be so scary for kids, so here’s an essential oil spray to keep the monsters away and help your child to feel safer and more secure so they can sleep well. I remember as a kid being so scared at night. I thought for sure I was seeing shadows of ghosts walking outside […]
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12 Essential Oil Recipes to Help Kids with School
I love using essential oils to keep my kids healthy and it’s the number one reason why I started using them in the first place! Here are 12 recipes that will help your kids stay healthy and have more success at school! How to Make a Roller Bottle You need three things – a 10 […]
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17 Essential Oil Roller Recipes
Here are 17 essential oil roller recipes that help you with nearly every area of life! We use a lot of roller bottles in this house! I’ve got several in each of my kids’ rooms and all throughout the kitchen, my bedroom and bathroom. They make using essential oils so practical and easy! How to […]
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Cinnamon Einkorn Flax Waffle Recipe
These are the healthiest waffles you’ve ever eaten! And they are delicious and filling to boot. Here is our new Saturday morning waffle recipe tradition! These aren’t your typical waffles – they are loaded with fiber, nutrition and protein! They are filling and delicious, so you can feel really good about your kids (and yourself) […]
Read MoreFOR GIRLS WITH CURLY HAIR
Teaching Your Child to Care for Their Curly Hair
Curly hair is beautiful and fun, and it should be celebrated rather than scorned. However, it can also be hard to care for. That’s why it’s important to teach children with naturally curly hair the best methods for nurturing it at a young age. Many people grow up not knowing the best ways to manage […]
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Natural Remedies for Dry, Flaky Scalp
Dandruff and flakes are so embarrassing – none of us wants a dry, flaky, itchy scalp! But many people suffer from it so here are my top natural remedies to heal it and be happier with your scalp! 1. Use Natural Products Become an ingredient detective when it comes to your hair products! I have […]
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Curly Hair Accessory Must-Haves
Here are my favorite curly hair accessory must-haves! From diffusers, to shower caps, to sleeping protection like bonnets and pillowcases, to brushes and piks, I’ve covered it all here in one post! Click on the product link to see each product on Amazon and make sure to scroll down to the bottom to download my […]
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Ingredients to Avoid in Curly Hair Products
It can be so confusing to know which ingredients are healthy for your curly hair, and which ingredients to avoid in curly hair products. You might feel like you have to become a chemist just to decipher the labels! To save you time and research, you can benefit from my research instead. Make sure to […]
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Best Styling Products for High & Low Porosity Hair
It can be so confusing to know which products will work for our curly hair as there are many on the market now! And we really don’t want to waste our money, so how do we know which ones will for for us? The secret is knowing your hair porosity and more about ingredients. Here’s […]
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My 7 Tips to Protect Your Curls While Swimming
I’ve been protecting my curls since I was a little girl from the damaging effects of the sun, salt water and chlorine and I figured it was time I share my secrets tips about how to protect your curlswhile swimming with you! Last week we went to Great Wolf Lodge, which is an amazing indoor […]
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Top 4 Tips for Curly Hair Volume
Follow my curly hair tips to get more volume from the root with these simple techniques that I use for my hair! With just a few tweaks and no extra time, you can also achieve more voluminous curls! I Used to Be Scared of Volume! Volume is something I used to be scared of and […]
Read MoreHow to Know Your Hair Porosity
As a curly girl, I’ve learned that understanding the porosity of my hair has made it much easier to know which hair products to use. You can have more success with your hair once this becomes clear! What Does Hair Porosity Mean? Hair porosity refers to the hair’s ability to absorb and maintain moisture. There […]
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How to Heal Damaged Hair with a Bond Repair Treatment
I have been using OlaPlex to help heal and strengthen my once damaged curly hair, and it’s made a world of difference! Learn what these bond repair treatments are and how they work in this post to see if it’s right for your hair. I also talk about a few other things about how to […]
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Latest Podcast Episodes
24: Home Organizing Tips from a Decluttering Coach
In today’s episode, you’ll learn some easy home organizing tips for keeping your home decluttered and from a professional organizer and decluttering coach! Episode Recap In today’s episode, you’ll learn some easy home organizing tips for keeping your home decluttered from professional organizer and decluttering coach, Wendy Zanders! She also shares about her struggles with […]
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23: Four Reasons We Nag Our Husbands and How to Stop
I have found there are four big reasons why my husband starts getting on my nerves and why I start nagging him, and they may not be what you think! Listen in to this week’s episode to learn how to stop nagging your husband and how to level up your marriage. Links In This Episode […]
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22: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food and Your Weight
In today’s episode, you’ll hear some helpful advice on having a healthy relationship with food, your body image, and your weight from Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Allison Robertson! Episode Recap In this episode you will learn how to lose weight in a healthy way. You’ll learn about intermittent fasting and its health and weight loss […]
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21: Introducing Mindful Mamas – An Affirmations Album for Moms!
Affirmations and guided meditations have been a huge part of my healing journey the past few years so I was inspired to make my own specifically designed for moms and kids. I’m so excited to share to share it with you it’s called Mindful Mamas and presales for the album start today! Links In This […]
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20: Mamas, Stop Beating Yourself Up
Mom guilt is a real thing – a really ugly, insidious thing. And I’ve got a simple mantra and mindset change to help you stop the mom guilt and beating yourself up for good! Episode Recap Self-criticism is a form of bullying ourselves and it actually doesn’t serve to motivate us to do and be […]
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19: Parenting Tips for Patience & Tantrums from a Parenting Coach
In this podcast episode, parenting coach, Devon Kuntzman, gives parents very practical tips and a fresh perspective to help keep us calm when our kids are having tantrums and meltdowns – and they probably aren’t what you think they are! Listen Here Episode Recap Patience is one of the biggest things we can struggle with […]
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18: Is Obedience Really the Goal with Our Kids? with Devon Kuntzman
An insightful and thoughtful interview with a toddler expert and parenting coach! This is one to make sure you don’t miss, parents! She will answer the question : Is Obedience Really the Goal with Our Kids? Episode Recap Parents, you are going to LOVE this interview with parenting coach, Devon Kuntzman! She gives us helpful […]
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17: How Real Moms Set and Keep Goals
I’ve always felt like goal setting for moms is much different than for everyone else. We have to account for our kids and often have to alter our plans to accomodate them. So here’s how I set and keep my goals as a real mom! Links In This Episode See all of the episodes from […]
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16: How Family Meetings, Gratitude & Saying No Help Her Family Thrive with Valerie Deneen
Learn how this mom helps her family thrive by simplifying their household chores, using family therapy activities to improve communication, and practicing gratitude. She is a true inspiration and I know you’re going to love this episode, mamas! Episode Recap (This is part two of a two part interview! See part 1 here.) Valerie is […]
Read MoreEssential Oils
10 Halloween Diffuser Blends
Create a spooky atmosphere for your Halloween parties with these fun essential oil diffuser blends! I Stopped Buying Scented Products… I love to make my home smell like autumn, but when I used to use scented candles, plug-ins, and air fresheners, I found they would always give me a headache, make me feel confused, and […]
Read More Monster Repellent Spray Recipe with Essential Oils
Nighttime can be so scary for kids, so here’s an essential oil spray to keep the monsters away and help your child to feel safer and more secure so they can sleep well. I remember as a kid being so scared at night. I thought for sure I was seeing shadows of ghosts walking outside […]
Read More 12 Essential Oil Recipes to Help Kids with School
I love using essential oils to keep my kids healthy and it’s the number one reason why I started using them in the first place! Here are 12 recipes that will help your kids stay healthy and have more success at school! How to Make a Roller Bottle You need three things – a 10 […]
Read More 17 Essential Oil Roller Recipes
Here are 17 essential oil roller recipes that help you with nearly every area of life! We use a lot of roller bottles in this house! I’ve got several in each of my kids’ rooms and all throughout the kitchen, my bedroom and bathroom. They make using essential oils so practical and easy! How to […]
Read More
10 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Make your home smell like pumpkins, cinnamon, clove and autumn without any toxins! These essential oils don’t just smell good, they will also support your health and wellness. Artificial Fragrances are Toxic! I love to make my home smell like autumn, but when I used to use scented candles, plug-ins, and air fresheners, I found […]
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10 Back to School Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Give your family a boost in the mornings, homework time, and sleep with these essential oil diffuser blends for the Back to School season! These essential oils don’t just smell good, they will also support your health and wellness. Artificial Fragrances are Toxic! I love to make my home smell like like a spa, but […]
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Back to School Essential Oil Recipes
Here are three essential oil recipes you can make in just a few minutes to send your kids off to school healthy and strong! I’ve been using essential oils since 2011, the same year I started this blog! I started off using them to make my own natural cleaning recipes (which you can see here) […]
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Back To School Prep For Natural Mamas
Here are the ways we prep for back to school to help ensure my kids get a healthy start to their year! Sleep Helpers Start Going to Bed Earlier Lack of sleep is quickly becoming a health crisis not just among adults, but children as well! The busier our lives get the less sleep we […]
Read More Natural Remedies for Dry, Flaky Scalp
Dandruff and flakes are so embarrassing – none of us wants a dry, flaky, itchy scalp! But many people suffer from it so here are my top natural remedies to heal it and be happier with your scalp! 1. Use Natural Products Become an ingredient detective when it comes to your hair products! I have […]
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Hi I'm Sara!
I'm the owner and founder of My Merry Messy Life, which started in 2011 as a way to chronicle my journey to a natural, chemical-free lifestyle and to share my passions of mothering, real food recipes, homeschooling, essential oils and crochet. I'm a mama to four precious and energetic little boys and wife to a university professor who loves to sing, dance ballet and ballroom, and live simply and naturally. Learn More About Me
