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When it comes to living naturally, one of the biggest hurdles we face is toxins. They’re everywhere!Our bodies are designed to break toxins down and dispose of them on a regular basis. However, it doesn’t […]

In lew of the launch of some big summer workshops that I helped to create over at the Herbal Academy and the fact that it’s been so hot here in East Tennessee lately, today I thought it would be a good idea to share one of my favorite summer mocktail drinks with you. I call […]

In this week’s vlog, we’re heading to a local greenhouse to purchase some vegetable plants for our garden, and I’m also sharing some clips of the boy’s first piano recital in 3 years! Next, join me as I make a DIY tick repellant shampoo made with essential oils to help keep pests off the boys […]

If there ever was a season that embodied the au naturale look, summer is it, and having a good nourishing lip scrub right at your fingertips is one way to help you achieve that look effortlessly. In this post, I’ll share a bit about how we lighten things up during the summer months, from our […]

I’m not sure why, but I love learning new ways of doing things, particularly when it comes to making herbal preparations stronger and more potent than I am used to.With that said, today I’m going […]

The primary way I practice herbalism is through using everyday herbs in my everyday life – herbs that support my wellness in ways that ebb and flow with the seasons.  You see, late spring and early summer are Pitta season, according to Ayurveda (India’s herbal system), so my daily focus shifts to herbs that are cooling and […]