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When you think about Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkin pie is probably the first thing to pop into your mind. Am I right? Same here, but for the past couple years, my family has come up with a new tradition that I think we’ll be keeping for the long-haul. We’ve been gathering in the kitchen on cold November […]

Did you know that most people attribute their desire to live more naturally and healthily to having children? It’s true! This month’s Herbal Education post fits perfectly with that theme as it’s all about children and using herbs with them! Today, I’ll be sharing an overview of what’s taught in the 10th and last unit of the Online Intermediate Herbal […]

I’m a sucker for making and trying homemade skincare products for myself. Seriously. Like, girly-girl obsessed with it. Mild foaming facial soap – check. Cleansing grains – check. Facial serum – check. Face mask – check. Spot treatment – check. Oil cleansing blend – check. Herbal facial toner – check. Should I keep going? Probably […]

Have you ever been at a holiday party and noticed some of the guests doing things that are kind of gross. For example, have you ever seen people cough into their hand over and over but not wash afterward? What about people sticking their hands in the community chip bowl or double dipping in the spinach dip? Maybe you’ve […]

Fall is quite glorious for many reasons, and October is no exception. It is the intersection between cool temperatures and sunny days; the perfect weather to spend the entire day outside. My kids have certainly answered October’s invitation to fritter away these magnificent days in the garden. I sometimes don’t hear from my little ones […]

I’ve been studying and using herbs for almost 8 years, but I’ll be the first to say that learning about herbs can take a lifetime. In fact, I’m not sure that even seasoned herbalists would say they’ve got herbs down pat, even after years and years of study. It’s a journey. A long one.  With that […]