We are all like precious stones. We all come in different shapes and sizes. It is when we are cut and polished that we begin to live a more radiant life. The Wild Gems hopes to inspire you to live life to the fullest and to enjoy every moment!
Which outdated technology do you miss the most, and why?
I just want to say that this has been a wonderful writing prompt.
Reading many responses to this question has legitimately made me want to cry.
So many people experiencing nostalgia with this one.
Many say they miss old fashion letter writing and the cassette tape.
And many long for the slower pace of things.
Someone said we’ve come so far but along the way we have lost some of the human touch.
With letter writing and cassette makings it took time and effort. There was someone on the other end that truly cared and was putting the time in.
Makes me sad reading some of these……
How do we slow down?
I will add I miss disposable cameras. I don’t know if that truly falls under outdated technology but I miss the excitement of picking up your photos and being completely surprised because you had forgotten what photos you had taken. It was just so fun. There was no “let’s retake that”.
You took it in the moment and hoped it came out good.
I may write a blog now on how we can really slow things down and get back in touch with our past joys.
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I have 3 rambunctious beautiful little girls so you can trust me on these products! We also attend many birthday parties. These are things I have purchased for my daughters or for their friends! Or gifts they have received that I truly loved! Let me know your thoughts below which ones are your favorites!
Air Dry Clay
Perfect activity to get your kids off those screens. This is the perfect gift for that crafty girl who has a vivid imagination.
Same as above but in kit form (personally my preference). We were introduced to these on a lake camping trip and my friend just gave all the kids a clay kit. Perfect for party favors or a girls sleepover.
Believe it or not having a budget binder is so exciting for them! My girls get an allowance every Saturday and I always give their allowance in one dollar bills. In this binder, they have multiple envelopes that you can organize in categories like savings, personal, food, etc. this is a great gift to begin to teach your daughter how to save and have a positive relationship with money.
This is for the girl that loves reading, graphic novels! She loves adventure, and animals! My daughter read this whole series in just a few days! She loved these books so much!
Truthfully, this bag can be used for anything make up, stickers, trinkets, whatever they like! It’s such a cute bag. They will love it. This was a gift we got for one of their friends.
Our family does a lot of camping and my girls also enjoy sleepovers! These bags have been so perfect for our trips! Each of my kids have one of these bags, and I have gifted these bags to others. They are the perfect size, so cute, and helps everyone to just be a little more organized!
I promise you this is a slime pack you will approve of! It’s not messy except I will say the foam slime can make a little mess, but nothing is overall sticky that will leave you wanting to pull your hair out. This is a great sensory item as well. (Even toddler little brothers will enjoy this activity with big sister)
I’m not sure what the obsession with skin care is with girls right now, but they are obsessed with skin care! This is the perfect add-in for a spa gift basket!
My daughter really got into making bracelets this past year and it was so fun to watch her make bracelets for all of her best friends. Her creativity will really come through with all the colors and beads. Great for the shy girls.
A little bit more on the pricey side. This was a gift from their grandma. However, this will get your kids playing outside more, my girls are constantly requesting to go to the park because of these!
Kids in general just love stickers. My daughters loved these decals. You can put them on their tablets, on the walls, on their dressers, they peel off easily and don’t make a mess. Also, they are super adorable!
This was a gift we got for my daughter’s best friend. She loves capybara and says Bruh all the time she loved this shirt so much! sometimes girls just want a shirt with their favorite creature or animal on it.
Perfect for the very curious girl! My daughters love these digital microscopes. They have look at bugs, hair, their skin, all sorts of fun things! Something the whole family will enjoy truly!
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There is a season within your cycle that feels like sunshine after a long winter.
Personally, I love this season! I feel beautiful, hot, sexy, energetic, my energy is full of love, joy and optimism!
Don’t you recognize the times you feel extra beautiful and confident in the month?? There’s reason!
Colors feel brighter. The magic that surrounds you every day is noticeable and The Diva in you is ready to play!
In this season you are more open, expressive, magnetic, and alive. This is your Inner Summer — the ovulatory phase of your cycle.
Just as nature blooms during summer, women often experience a natural expansion during this phase. Emotionally, physically, socially, and creatively, this is often the time we feel most connected to ourselves and the world around us.
And yet, many women move through this phase without ever realizing what’s happening inside of them.
When we begin understanding our cycle as seasons instead of inconveniences, we stop fighting our bodies and begin partnering with them.
* I highly recommend this book if you are interested in learning and diving more into your seasons*
Inner Summer typically occurs around ovulation — usually in the middle of your cycle.
During this phase, estrogen is high and many women experience:
● Increased energy ● Greater confidence ● A desire to socialize ● Clearer communication ● Higher creativity ● Increased libido ● A feeling of lightness or motivation
This is often the season where you naturally feel more outward-facing.
You may notice:
● You want to be around people more ● feel inspired to create ● You want to clean, organize, or start projects ● Conversations feel easier ● You feel more radiant in your own skin
Your body is biologically designed for connection during this phase. There is nothing “vain” about feeling beautiful, expressive, or magnetic here. This is part of your natural rhythm.
This is often the time to: ● Speak up ● Share ideas ● Create content ● Go on dates ● Spend time with friends ● Teach ● Host ● Try new things ● Dream bigger
If Inner Winter is rest and reflection, Inner Summer is expression and embodiment.
This season reminds us that we were never meant to stay hidden all the time. But Inner Summer Isn’t About Productivity Many women only value themselves when they are “doing more.”
But honoring Inner Summer is not about squeezing every ounce of productivity from yourself because you finally have energy again.
It’s about allowing yourself to experience joy without guilt. To laugh loudly. To take up space. To feel confident without shrinking yourself. To enjoy your body instead of criticizing it. This phase can teach women what it feels like to receive life instead of constantly surviving it.
Ways to Honor Your Inner Summer
Spend More Time in Community This is a beautiful phase for connection. Plan coffee dates. Host a dinner. Call a friend. Go to yoga class. Be seen. You may naturally feel more emotionally available and expressive during this season.
Move Your Body in Energizing Ways Your body may crave more movement during Inner Summer. This could look like: ● Pilates ● Dancing ● Hiking ● Swimming ● Long walks ● Strength training ● Outdoor yoga Move in ways that feel freeing, not punishing.
Create & Express Yourself Inner Summer is deeply creative. You may feel inspired to: ● Write ● Paint ● Decorate ● Record videos ● Start projects ● Share your voice online ● Rearrange your home ● Try something new This is a beautiful season for self-expression.
Nourish Your Body With Fresh Foods Think colorful, hydrating, vibrant foods. Fresh fruit. Smoothies. Salads. Cold water with lemon. Foods that feel alive. Support the energy your body is naturally moving through.
Let Yourself Feel Beautiful Not for validation. Not for attention. But because there is something healing about fully inhabiting yourself. Wear the dress. Do your hair. Go makeup-free if that feels aligned. Sit in the sun. Take the photo. You are allowed to feel radiant.
Every Season Matters The beauty of cyclical living is realizing that no phase is “better” than another. Inner Summer is beautiful because Inner Winter exists. Expansion feels meaningful because rest exists. Your cycle is not something to conquer. It is something to listen to.
Some weeks you will bloom. Some weeks you will retreat. Some weeks you will release. And all of it is sacred.
The more we honor these inner seasons, the more we return to ourselves.
1/2-3/4 of a large yellow or white onion cut in chunks
3/4 to 1 cup of heavy cream
1-2 handfuls of fresh basil
2 whole head of garlic cut in half
6-7 tablespoons of olive oil roughly (don’t be shy with the olive oil)
Salt and pepper for taste
Steps:
1. In a 9×13 glass dish place your tomatoes, fresh basil, onion, and garlic heads face down. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil back and forth a few times. Dash a few times with salt and pepper.
2. Bake at 400 for 40 to 45 mins. Or until tomatoes are soft.
3. Squeeze out your garlic in a medium sized bowl and add the rest of the contents. Add your chicken broth and blend with a hand mixer.
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