As kids, we spent hours swimming, running through sprinklers, building sandcastles, and rolling down grassy hills until we were dizzy. We didn’t think about it, but those were powerful sensory experiences.

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As teenagers, music became our world. A favorite song made us feel free driving with the windows down, and filled us with joy as we sang at the top of our lungs at the concert of our favorite artist or band.

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Then came our twenties and thirties. Life became busy with rent or a mortgage, careers, car payments, maybe kids. Sensory experiences often took a back seat while we focused on making ends meet and moving to advance our careers.

 

Yet as adults, our greatest joy often comes when we reawaken those senses. The feel of a soft towel that takes you back to a Caribbean vacation. The smell of wine that reminds you of a special dinner. The taste of olive oil that transports you to the Italian countryside.

 

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, we are all craving more of these sensory experiences. Rooted & Refined Living was created to help us rediscover them. Through personal stories and carefully chosen recommendations, I share lifestyle stories to help elevate your sensory experiences. 

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I hope my stories inspire, and I would love to hear yours.

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What activities and products elevate your experiences?