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 more of Mother Nature’s spirit indoors and … Continued
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, you’re probably not a fan. But this … Continued
Fire cider is a traditional herbal folk recipe. It’s usually made in the fall and winter, but is useful any time one would want to support their immune system. It’s been popularized by Rosemary Gladstar, but it’s origins go way … Continued
I love blending essential oils to diffuse in my home based on whatever effect would be helpful that day… or just what sounds good at the time! Lately, for obvious reasons, I’ve been gravitating toward holiday scents – cinnamon, peppermint, … Continued
Bath bombs are one of the easiest self care DIYs to master and there are so many ways to make yours unique. Why Calendula? Calendula has a number of wonderful skincare benefits. According to Healthline, it’s especially appropriate when it … Continued
Herbal extracts can take your recipes and beauty DIYs to the next level – it’s so easy to add different flavors and scents with just a few drops. It’s really simple to make your own extracts, too! Whether you want … Continued
My dad and I took the kids out to pick wild plums. We brought about 2.5 gallons home and ate who-knows-how-many. Many of them were not quiiiiiiiiiiiite ready yet, so we’ll go back this weekend or early next week to … Continued
Sage is a common culinary and medicinal herb, but the word “sage” actually applies to a whole family of plants. There are some sage plants that you can eat. Others are more ornamental. The Latin name for the sage family … Continued
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 / infusion as mouthwash. You can add … Continued
Dark circles… puffy eyes… when I don’t get enough sleep, it’s pretty easy to tell with a quick glance. My solution: a simple DIY caffeine eye serum! I created this recipe after enjoying the results of another coffee-infused product. Apparently, dark … Continued