If your inbox is already shouting about flash sales and countdown timers, you’re not alone. The noise is loud this time of year.

We’re choosing a slower path.
This season, my family is stepping back to rest, reconnect, and create without hurry — the kind of days that smell like cinnamon, sound like laughter, and leave our phones somewhere else for a while.

Maybe you feel it too, that tug to return to something simpler.

To make space for what matters.

You might not see me on IG as much, but I’ll be sharing more through blogs and this newsletter, especially our real-life protocols when we inevitably run into a seasonal bug or two 😅. I love walking you through the details of how we navigate this for our family.

And while we take this time, I wanted to share a few updates from our small corner of the wellness world…

The Anti-Rush Holiday Sale

All November + December

While the world is racing to hit “add to cart,” we’re taking a different approach to match our step back vibe…a calm, two-month space to stock your shelves, gift intentionally, and support small.

Instead of a frantic 48-hour sale, you’ll find savings across our shop through the end of December.
Each product is handcrafted in small batches with organic ingredients, intentional formulation, and that family-first care you know us for.

Here’s what’s waiting in the shop:

Balanced Bitters (NEW!)

A herbal blend born from our own family’s needs.
Crafted with organic herbs in organic coconut glycerin, this alcohol-free formula gently supports digestion (hello, holiday sluggishness) and soothes the gut—without the burn of classic bitters. The kid-approved taste makes it easy to use, every day.

What it supports

• Wake it up! Dandelion root + artichoke leaf to prime digestion before meals

• Soothe & settle! Aloe (inner fillet), calendula, chamomile, marshmallow root for mucosa soothing, inflammation & comfort

• De-puff the bloat! Fennel seed, ginger root, cardamom pods for a lighter, less-gas feel after eating

👉 Pairs well with: big meals, busy schedules, and bellies that feel slow or gassy.

Healing Balms Collection (coming soon!)

Did you know you can use homeopathic blends topically?
That’s what makes these balms so unique. Each one is infused with a homeopathic formula, so you’re getting the best of both worlds: herbs + homeopathy, working together!

People are familiar with arnica cream for bruises and sprains… now imagine that same energetic support blended into rich, herbal infusions crafted for the whole family.

We’re so excited to be collaborating again with the brilliant Kristy from Rooted Remedies—the homeopath behind all our custom blends, to bring this idea to life.

✨ The Collection

• Immune Flow: Immune rescue for healing bodies! herbal + homeopathic bolstering before, during, and after sickness

• Peaceful Night: A nightly calming ritual! herbal, homeopathic, and magnesium-infused for deep, connected sleep

• Stomach Ease: Herbal and homeopathic topical comfort for tummies in distress or tension.

Each balm is hand-poured with organic beeswax, herbal-infused oils, and homeopathic infusions.

These small-batch balms bridge energetic and botanical care—crafted to bring comfort to the body

Lung Strengthener (Back in Stock!)

One of our community favorites is finally back — just in time for the season when everything seems to go to the chest.

Whether you’re recovering after a respiratory bug or you’re one of those people who always seems to catch the lingering cough, Lung Strengthener was designed as your go-to homeopathic combo for rebuilding and restoring after illness.

This homeopathic blend helps tone and strengthen the lungs, soothe irritation, and support clearer breathing.

Perfect for:

• post-illness lung repair

• families prone to lingering coughs or congestion

• Homeopathic support during high-exposure seasons

Safe for the whole family and a must-have for your home apothecary.

⚠️ Limited stock this season — this one always sells out fast.

Lets not forgot our all-in-one wellness kits have become staples in so many family cabinets!

Each of these kits was designed from lived experience — those “wish I had this on hand” moments every parent knows too well. They combine homeopathics, herbal blends, and easy-to-follow guides so you can feel prepared, not panicked.

Oral Recovery Kit

For anything from dental work to airway expansion, oral ties, or even just nervous little ones at the dentist’s chair.
It’s loved by parents, providers, and families who prefer holistic care over harsh meds.

Think: dental recovery, teething, mouth injuries, oral releases, and even general immune support during illness.

Tick Kit

Your outdoor adventure companion — and not just for ticks.
This kit was designed to calm the chaos of “what do I do?” moments after bites or exposures. It’s become a must-have for families who hike, camp, garden, or just live in nature’s backyard.

Think: not just ticks — bug bites, splinters, minor skin reactions, and those mystery marks that show up after playing outside.

Acute Kit

Your homeopathic combo bestie — made for everyday fevers, tummy bugs, earaches, and the middle-of-the-night worries.
It takes the guesswork out of homeopathy with a simple guide that walks you through dosing, remedies what and when
Perfect for families who want to feel confident using homeopathy without the overwhelm.

Think: your go-to for common childhood illnesses—curated by a trained homeopath with the most-used homeopathic remedies, cell salts, and Bach flowers, so you don’t have to.

As we step into the slower pace of the season, I hope you find moments of rest, warmth, and connection with your people.

I’m endlessly grateful for this community! The shares, the kind messages, and for choosing to support our small family business

Wishing you a cozy, connected season ahead.
With gratitude,
Colleen + The Wholistic Family

(P.S. Keep an eye on your inbox—I’ll be sharing new blogs, and the real-life ways we navigate family health this season.)