I’ve always loved looking to plants for nutrition, medicine, beauty, and the host of other benefits they offer. I easily doubled my plant knowledge in the past year through lots of study and practice. I’m so grateful for the herbal resources … Continued
I’m continuing to learn more about fitness. After learning that I have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I’ve been realizing that I need to pay even more attention to not only getting enough exercise, but also lowering my odds of injury. I … Continued
Tinctures are easy – easy to make, easy to use. (Learn how to make herbal tinctures here.) Many, many herbs tincture well – let’s take a look at some that are good to tincture and keep on hand for common ailments. Echinacea … Continued
Don’t you you just love discovering fun new ways to use a household staple? Olive oil doesn’t disappoint. In fact, here are fifteen ways to sue olive oil in your routine for all-natural, super-frugal beautification! 1. Remove your makeup. Rub a … Continued
Plantain is one of the most accessible herbs there is – it’s another medicinal that’s considered a “weed” by many! It’s so useful, though. Not only is it edible and nutritious (treat it like spinach or use older leaves to … Continued
I love finding new ways to use herbs and when I set out to craft a chlorine-neutralizing Vitamin C spray for Scratch Mommy, I knew I wanted to go the herbal route. Rosehips didn’t disappoint! The best part is, this … Continued
Dandelions are starting to pop up all over my yard. I welcome the happy little yellow reminders that spring really has sprung and I can put away the snow boots. I know it’s really common to spray dandelions with roundup … Continued
Are you looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day Gift? *gasp* If you have some essential oils and basic ingredients, there are actually quite a few things you can whip together – yes, gifts that your mom will love! Head to Moments with … Continued
My caffeine eye serum recipe has been shared and tested like crazy and it’s been interesting to see the response. Some of you absolutely love it, while some of you have had disappointing results. Here’s what we’ve learned, dears! The … Continued
Every year when the weather warms up, I break out my sandals for the first time and am taken aback by how dry and cracked my feet get over the winter. Not this year! That’s because a couple months ago, … Continued
