Hi, I’m Laura. It’s so nice to meet you here. If you had told me ten years ago that I’d be tending an herb garden and making my own all-purpose cleaner, I would have laughed. I grew up in a busy suburban home where convenience was king, and ‘natural’ was a niche word I mostly ignored. My journey to a more natural way of living wasn’t a sudden epiphany, but a slow, quiet unfolding that began when I became a mom.

Suddenly, I was responsible for this tiny, perfect human, and the weight of that responsibility felt immense. I was overwhelmed by the conflicting advice, the confusing ingredient lists, and the feeling that I was constantly making the ‘wrong’ choice. I didn’t want to follow extreme fads or spend a fortune; I just wanted simple, trustworthy answers to questions like, ‘What can I safely use to clean the highchair?’ and ‘How can I help my family feel our best, naturally?’ My late-night research sessions turned into a passion for digging past the hype to find what truly works.

I created Closer To Natural to be the resource I wished for all those years ago: a warm, welcoming space with practical advice from a knowledgeable friend. My goal is to empower you with simple swaps, gentle remedies, and realistic strategies that help you and your family thrive, without adding more stress to your plate. I’m not a doctor or a certified expert, just a fellow traveler on this path. Everything I share is born from my own personal research, trial, and error.