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Labor Day hike to the fire tower today on Doe Mountain: 2 adults, 4 kids ages 5-11, and 10 miles. I’m not sure how long it takes most people to hike with kids, but this particular one took us 4 hours round trip. The hike is mostly uphill on the way in and downhill on […]

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog post about the random things on my mind, and I’ve had this one sitting in my drafts folder just waiting for me to add some photos and hit publish, so I decided tonight was the night. The boys are watching a show before bed (not great… […]

Can and should one use comfrey (Symphytum spp.) internally?  This is a question that herbalists have been debating since safety concerns were first brought to light regarding the potentially negative health effects associated with using comfrey internally. While many herbalists have used comfrey internally for years with no known problems, others are heeding the warnings […]

I’ll admit that I’ve been pretty intrigued by all the cannabinoid (CBD) hype that’s been growing over the past year or so. I mean, everywhere you look there are messages about CBD products and how amazing they are, and while I tend to be skeptical of products labeled as “miracle cures” for seemingly every ailment […]

One of the best things I’ve done to make my home feel more comfortable and inviting has been to incorporate fresh indoor plants into my home decor.  Fresh plants not only help to make your home have a more homey feel to it, but they also work to purify and clean the air from various […]

I’ll admit it. When I first started using essential oils, I thought because they were “natural,” they were safe. I did very little research on them other than looking into the basics of how to use them. Thankfully, I mostly used them in homemade cleaning products and DIY skin care recipes, so most times they […]