To be dressed in wool, especially next to the skin, brings a natural foundational warmth that supports wellness in life. Living in warmth is essential to human beings and is the primal invisible source out of which life is created. The warmth process weaves unseen within us maintaining our bodies. With warmth we become more human.
Wool From Classroom to Creek Part 1
Hi, I’m just a little person, and I have a big secret: what I wear underneath my clothes makes a huge difference in how I feel every single day. My mom calls it “next to skin” clothes, and she says that’s where the magic happens.
When I wear wool close to my sk...
The Mama-Approved Capsule, Part Three
There’s a secret every parent needs to know: it’s not just the big things—like coats and boots—that keep everyone comfortable outside. It’s also the little things. The accessories. The hats, mitts, scarves, and socks that stand between you and a meltdown (you...
The Mama-Approved Capsule, Part Two: Taking Care of Parents Too
When my children were little, I quickly learned something important: if I was going to keep up with them outside—at child speed—I had to be warm enough too. There’s nothing quite like realizing your toddler is happily digging in the ...
The first crisp mornings of fall always take me back to when my children were small. Those days were busy—some mornings smooth, some a bit of a scramble. But one thing always made life easier: having all the clothing ready to go the night before. That’s how the Mama-Approved Capsule was born—a sm...
One of the deepest hopes we carry as parents and caregivers is that our babies feel safe, comfortable, and at ease in their bodies. From their very first days, so much of that comfort comes down to the warmth and touch that surrounds them.
Wool—especially soft, breathable Merino wool—has a quiet ...
I have a lot of socks.
No, really—a lot of socks. But not just any socks. My favourites are 100% merino wool, and they deserve a little extra care.
I wash them by hand, not after every wear, but when they truly need it. Years ago, when I first visited Hirsch Natur, Sabine Brüggemann told me some...