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  • Any herb that you can drink as a tea - you can bathe in too! . For example - herbs that are traditionally used to soothe internal inflammation - can also help to soothe external inflammation. . This oat and chamomile tea blend - can be used to soothe irritated, itchy or stressed skin. . I made it for my daughter after her Scouts camping trip - to help relax her body and calm the itchiness from a few bug bites that she got! My girls love when I pour tea into their bath! . Have you ever bathed in tea? What’s your favorite?
  • The fun part of going natural is discovering all the things that your food can do for you!! . Like ROSEMARY!! It has an incredible rich history of topical use! . Adding rosemary to your bath will help boost circulation in your legs and body. If your system is sluggish, simply make a strong Rosemary tea and pour it into your bath water. . When you are congested, make an herbal steam of rosemary, it will release congestion, so good for allergies. . Because it’s antiseptic, Rosemary bath or steam deeply cleanses skin prone to breakouts. Burning Rosemary (like sage) helps to cleanse and purify the air. . My favorite: when you need a boost - Rosemary is a stimulant. Even the smell of Rosemary makes you feel refreshed and invigorated. Studies show that inhaling Rosemary helps to strengthen memory, reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. . How cool is that!? . Rosemary makes one of the best hair tonics of all! It cleanses the scalp and stimulates hair growth. Make a strong tea and slowly put it over your head in the shower 💚 . DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE USE FOR ROSEMARY??
  • For most of my adult life I’ve struggled with cold sores. And it’s made me feel incredibly self conscious. What makes it worse is that the flare-ups happen, when I’m stressed! . And the confusing part is that stress isn’t always bad - sometimes you just have a lot going on. Maybe you’re working hard on a big goal. Maybe you’re super exited about a new project. Maybe you have a trip to plan or have family coming in - but you’re SO BUSY RUNNING AROUND that you don’t notice the stress you’re holding in your body. . For some of us, when left unchecked stress can manifest physically: cold sores, upset stomach, pain... does that happen to you? . There have been times in my life where I’d get a cold sore almost every month! Now it’s rare, but when I do get one, it’s always this big signal, like whoops - you’ve not been taking care of yourself!! . This weekend I got a signal - and I listened! I made myself a batch of Lemon Balm Honey. . During heightened times of stress, you can eat it by the spoonful, stir it in a mug of hot water or apply it directly on a cold sore to speed up healing. . Lemon balm is a NERVINE, it strengthens your nervous system and helps your body respond to stress with more ease. . But it’s also wildly antiviral and will help to fight off a virus trying to take advantage of your lowered state. . Don’t quote me on the science here - but lemon balm is that bestfriend that can calm you down when you’re upset - and will jump to fight anyone who tries to mess with you! . So happy to have her on my side! . LEMON BALM HONEY 👉clean glass jar 👉 fill 1/3 with dried lemon balm 👉 cover with raw honey 👉put on the lid and infuse for 4-6 weeks (seems long, but time always passes and stress always comes - might as well start making it now to have) . How do you take care of yourself when you’re stressed?
  • I consider myself a topical herbalist My passion is working with herbs traditionally used on the skin 💚 . Recently I went back to herbalism school - to learn more about using herbs internally... and it’s broadening my world SO much! . This week our homework was to make an HERBAL SYRUP - I went straight for sage and I have to tell you making herbal syrup is shockingly easy and it tastes amazing!!. . But it’s also plant medicine that takes care of you. . 👉 Sage is antimicrobial - if cleanses your body and helps you fight off infection 👉Sage decongests - it clears up excess mucous and congestion 👉And it’s really good for digestion, to ease bloating. . You can take Sage Syrup by the spoon-full to soothe a sore throat. You can mix it with sparkling water, in tea or make a gin & tonic (that’s what I’m doing tonight!) . HAVE YOU MADE HERBAL SYRUP? I’d love more flavor ideas!
  • SUGARED SAGE LEAVES are my favorite thing to make lately!! You paint a thin coat of egg wash onto the fresh leaf. . You sprinkle it with white sugar and let it dry until it becomes hard, like a sage quartz crystal.. . Tuck them into a jar of bath salts, they’re beautiful! . WHAT DO YOU THINK - should I nibble on one too?? I’m sure it’s delicious! . Play with your food, it’s good for you! Xx
  • Want a spring in your step? . This emerald-green powerhouse of chlorophyll, vitamins A and minerals is called NETTLE TONIC 🌿 . All you do is infuse the dried herb in boiling water for 4 HOURS and it makes this super nourishing tonic that you can sip all day. I drink mine chilled. . It strengthens your adrenals and gives you so much “I’ve got this” energy - so that you feel calm and able. And it promotes clarity and firmness in your skin! . It’s the BEST! (sorry celery juice!) . If you’re curious about nourishing infusions: Susun Weed teaches on how to make them. You can find videos on YouTube. . Also I have a recipe on the blog: SOS Tonic . I think they’re THE perfect fresh start to Spring! 💚 . HAVE YOU TRIED NOURISHING TONICS? what’s your favorite??
  • Something that I cannot tolerate anymore is synthetic fragrance . Ever since I switched to natural fragrances - everything else smells obnoxious and makes me sneeze! It’s a hard no for me! . Essential oils on the other hand are therapeutic fragrances - they not only smell delicious - but they can also support you and change the way you feel. I love that. . This mist is pure Sunshine in a bottle. Grapefruit + Lemon. I 💛 the way it makes my linen smell! . To make it, I followed the proportions laid out by Robert Tisserand - so that the linen spray is well preserved and won’t spread microbes on my pillow! . In a glass spray bottle, blend: 👉 1 part 190 proof alcohol (like Everclear, or the strongest you can buy) 👉 2 parts water 👉 essential oil of choice (3% dilution) . Mist the air, your sheets, towels and clothing! . DO YOU make your own fragrances?
  • In my herbalism class we learned how to make Fire Cider... which is a delicious vinegar tonic that boosts immunity and wards off colds. I love it! 🙌 . But, as an herbalist for the skin - I couldn’t help but to think about all the ways we use vinegar topically too... . 🤔Fire Cider is made with immune-boosting horseradish, cayenne, ginger.... way too hot for the skin. . But what about skin-loving herbs, like: lavender, calendula, rosemary...🤗 . So today I made a scalp-friendly Cider, infusing lavender and rose into apple cider vinegar. The vinegar is a solvent that extracts all the constituents of the herbs. Just 4 weeks is needed! . Then, just like the traditional recipe, I’ll strain the vinegar, mix it with honey - and then store it in the pantry for a weekly hair rinse. So excited!! . Hope this week brings you inspiration to make some good for yourself too!! 💚

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I was a busy mom living in a busy city, frustrated by the things I learned about the products I brought into my home. I began to make my own skincare from necessity and it turned into a happy, healthy & green lifestyle. And now I want the same for you too.

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