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Winter is the season of cozy blankets, warm fires, and steaming cups of tea. It’s also a time when our immune systems can use a little extra support to stay strong and resilient. Herbal teas for winter wellness are a delightful way to nurture your body, mind, and spirit while warding off seasonal challenges. Whether […]

The winter holiday celebrations will be here before you know it, and if you’re gathering with friends and family in your home this season, chances are you’ll be doing a bit of deep cleaning to get your home in tip-top shape before entertaining guests, which is where this DIY conifer cleaning vinegar comes in handy. […]

I was out on one of my after-lunch walks several weeks ago, and I ventured over to a gnarly old black pine (Pinus thunbergii) on our property and found the most beautiful blob of pine […]

Looking for a winter craft idea to keep the kids busy? Me too, so I recently gathered the boys up to make some peanut butter pinecone bird feeders to keep the birds around our home happy and healthy during the weeks to come. Peanut butter pinecone bird feeders are super easy to make, and the […]

While winter is often considered a barren season for the herbalist, there is plenty of nature’s bounty to employ, especially where foraging for botanicals is concerned. Today, I’m sharing all about foraging wintergreen in winter, […]

Homemade marshmallows have always intimidated me, but like many things that seem complicated, they’re quite easy to make and only take a bit more time. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for easy, delicious, and healthy vanilla homemade marshmallows that will make your holiday hot cocoa even better than it can be with store-bought marshmallows! Why […]