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3 most common herbal remedy mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)
You're already feeling a bit in over your head. I mean, things escalated pretty quickly once you decided to start making herbal remedies. The Pinterest boards. The supply lists. The herbs. Oh my gosh, the herbs! How are there SO many?! Your wishlist is already over a...
How to use essential oils safely with kids
You want to keep your family healthy naturally. You know, based on your research, that plant-based remedies are a good move. They're safe. They're effective. They can save you a lot of money. And you like that essential oils are a super easy way to use herbs in your...
DIY Massage Oil for Couples
I'm big on connection. When it comes to my marriage, though, I know all to well how easy it is to drift apart as a couple. Between my business and my husband's role as a paramedic captain, things get busy. Add in our four children and it’s a miracle we have a chance...
Essential oils for self-care (or how I avoid having meltdowns in public)
A couple years ago, I was sitting in church with my husband and I was ... pissed. My body was rigid, I was pitched forward in my seat and I was barely breathing, save for some very irritated sighs. It was clear that I was not in the same cheery mood I'd been in when...
Become an herbalist: Spotlight on Herbal Academy of New England
Several years ago, I began my herbal learning journey. After I realized the amazing healing power of plants when I was looking for alternative options for my health (because growing up on an herb farm and coming from a family of herbal healers clearly didn't get it...
Essential Oils for Yoga
About a year ago, we moved out of our bus, into a 3 bedroom, 1 bath house with a large fenced yard and a laundry line (something I've wanted for a very long time). The transition was challenging, but it had its perks. For one, we have the most amazing neighbors ever....
DIY Scar Salve
A few years ago, I went to see my dermatologist. I had a mole on my shoulder that had gradually been getting bigger with each pregnancy and by the time my fourth was born, it was pretty large. So I went in, the doc looked at it and I left the office with a band-aid in...
DIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
One of the simplest ways to create a healthier home is to remove all the toxic cleaners from your space. You can do that easily with this DIY all-purpose cleaning spray If you’re used to using harsh chemicals to get your house clean, you might wonder if it’s really...
Top Essential Oil Books and Courses
When I first started using essential oils, I got this great idea. What if, instead of deodorant, I just rubbed on a few drops of wild orange (because I love the smell) and call it good? Guess what happened? It burned. A lot. Turns out, diluting it with some coconut...
Top 40 DIY Projects for Natural Living
There are lots of DIY projects for natural living out there. And each of those projects probably has at least 10 variations that you could try. It can seem a bit ... complicated. And if you've been reading the blog long, you know I'm not a fan of complicated. Many of...
DIY Lavender Cardamom Bath Salts
Raise your hand if you love steaming hot baths with delicious essential oils and mineral-rich salts. Yeah, my hand just shot straight up. I love baths. In fact, that's the main reason I'm now a huge fan of cold weather - as soon as the temperature drops, I head...
DIY Herbal Infusion for Stressed Moms
As I was talking to my friend one day, the conversation turned to how we handle stress. A fellow mom of four children, my friend admitted that she often gets stressed out with the craziness that can accompany having a bunch of kids to care for. "Oh yes, I said. I so...
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