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So far in the “How To Start Using Herbs” series we’ve talked about the basic, need-to-know things like purchasing quality herbs, storing then correctly, herbal safety, determining appropriate dosages, and tools to have on hand. We’ve also tackled making and using herbal preparations that are made with water such as teas, infusions, decoctions, washes, compresses, and fomentations. […]

I love a good hot bath, don’t you? To me, it’s a great way to wind down from a stressful day. Being a homeschooling mom with four little boys all under the age of 6 means I have my fair share of stressful days so a long hot bath, a good book, and glass of […]

I think I can honestly say that one of the most common themes I see in emails I get from natural mamas is the struggle of dealing with kids who are picky eaters. And sometimes… I’m there too. Sometimes my kids are picky. Sometimes they gripe about the foods I put on their plates. Sometimes […]

Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child is one of my favorite reference books for using aromatherapy with children.  It is written by Valerie Ann Worwood, one of the world’s leading aromatherapists. She has been practicing for more than 20 years. Here many books include “The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy”, “The Fragrant Mind”, “The Fragrant Heavens”, and “Scents & Scentuality”.  She lives in Essex, England. In […]

Herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions are some of the easiest ways to use herbs. If not the easiest, they’re certainly one of the most nutritious! Today I’m going to walk you through each of these preparations, as well as give you step-by-step directions on how to make them yourself. Let’s start at the beginning. What […]

Reading Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham the other night to my son evoked a childhood memory of the time I was actually fed green eggs and hotdogs. This frightful meal was an attempt at festivity by my well-intentioned mother for St. Patrick’s Day. While I’m all for the celebration of holiday’s, green eggs and hotdogs […]