Ingredients to look for in a cleansing balm, based on your skin type
It wasn't very long ago that most balms were petroleum-based. We've come a long way since then, and thank goodness. We have a lot more options now, both when it comes to ingredients... READ MORE
Cucumber lime basil cocktail
Cool as a cucumber – there's just something about that flavor that is so refreshing. This cocktail pairs lime and basil flavors as well to create a combo that is just perfect for... READ MORE
Cultivating Herbs With The Cycle of the Moon
Tending your herbs after a long day is a mindful, restorative way to welcome calm in a world where we can become incredibly disconnected from nature. Perhaps its time to invite a little bit... READ MORE
DIY nettle infusion
Nettles – yes, stinging nettles or “burning weed” – you either love them or hate them. If you are only familiar with the painful itch they can cause when they touch your skin,... READ MORE
How to make elderflower lemonade
Elderflower recipes are a springtime favorite – there's only a short window of time each year when the trees are in bloom. Elderflower champagne is a very popular herbal recipe that uses fresh... READ MORE
DIY essential oil bug spray
Enjoying the great outdoors is so much fun, but being eaten alive by mosquitoes and other insects definitely isn't! Unfortunately, many of the options for repelling them are incredibly toxic and smell really... READ MORE
How to make your own herbal mouthwash (with NO alcohol!)
Mouthwash is the bomb! It's so refreshing – but since commercial mouthwashes can be irritating, I prefer to use an herbal mouthwash with no alcohol. I love using a green tea water extract... READ MORE
How to make a tincture
A tincture is made up of a concentrated herbal liquid. Tincturing plant material preserves and concentrates the main properties of the herb. This allows tinctures to be longer lasting and more effective as... READ MORE