About Me1

Hi, I'm Nonna...

that's what my grandchildren call me.

I became a grandmother young, but the wisdom I carry is generations old.

I create simple, old-world skincare for those who crave something real —

crafted with the same care I give my own family.

For years, I searched for skincare that felt honest — nourishing, uncomplicated, and rooted in something deeper than trends.

When I began crafting whipped tallow for my own family, I rediscovered what our grandmothers always knew: skincare was never meant to be complicated.

It was meant to be made with your hands — from what you had, with love, intention, and something beautifully simple.

Wondering how I became "Nonna" if I'm not Italian?

Read the sweet story here.

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The Women Who Came Before Me

Their quiet wisdom inspires every jar of Wellness Nonna

Long before Wellness Nonna existed, the women in my family lived by simple truths:

use what you have, waste nothing, and care for your family with your own two hands.

They carried old-world wisdom across the ocean — and passed it down through quiet example,

steady hands, and a kind of love meant to last for generations.

MaryAnn — Ireland → America, age 19

Resourceful. Steady. The one who made everything stretch. She carried her old-world wisdom across the ocean and lived it every day, passing it quietly through generations.

Bridget — Ireland → America, age 15

Young, determined, and stronger than life ever expected her to be. She made a home with her two hands and an Irish heart, building a life that reflected her courage.

Mary (US-born)

Daughter of Irish immigrants, keeper of simple, lasting household traditions. She passed her quiet, unwavering strength through generations that followed.

Mary — Ireland → America, age 19

Soft-spoken and practical — her “use what you have” wisdom lives in every batch. Steady hands. Enduring love. The kind of care that has carried on long after her.

These women shaped the heart of Wellness Nonna.

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And the thread didn’t stop with them. . .

Anna —

Her love shaped the earliest years of my life and into adulthood. Grandmom's presence is woven into my most cherished memories.

Mary • Anna • Catherine (“Kate”)

Three generations bound by love, courage, and the kind of quiet resilience that still guides me in everything I make today.

Kate —

She crossed the Atlantic at 20 years old, carrying strength and old-world wisdom. Her legacy continues to echo through generations.