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Hesiod (c. 600BC)

If you add a little to a little, and do this often, soon the little will become great.

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  • Fresh ginger dries so beautifully - and it's NOTHING like ordinary ginger powder, when you dry it yourself at home - it's mind blowing good!! ⠀ .⠀ I always dry it in my dehydrator, sliced very finely. But I did a bit of research and learned that you can do it in the oven, at the lowest setting (crack the door open if it doesn't go below 150). ⠀ .⠀ Once dry - grind it up into a powder and sprinkle it into everything you cook - it brightens up the flavor SO much!! ⠀ .⠀ And make cups of ginger tea - about 1/2 tsp to a cup of hot water. (PS on my website I have a recipe for the BEST Chai, using ginger!)⠀ .⠀ There are so many uses for ginger and reasons to make dried ginger at home: ⠀ .⠀ Ginger has been used traditionally for the skin to clear up infections, to stimulate circulation, warm the body and to relax muscles. It's also used as a poultice to treat arthritis. I add freshly ground ginger to my mask formulas, to body scrubs and in baths as well.⠀ .⠀ Ginger is popular as a remedy for nausea It's great for car rides and morning sickness. Make ginger protein-balls, with nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and ginger powder (you can add other powdered herbs too) - roll into balls and snack on them when you're feeling dizzy or nauseous. ⠀ .⠀ Ginger stimulates circulation, it warms up the body and gets your digestive fire burning. Its used to relieve cramping, gas, indigestion...⠀ .⠀ Cups of ginger tea or ginger milk warms the body through to the extremities, bringing internal warmth to cold hands and feet. ⠀ ⠀ Ginger is a potent ANTIVIRAL and ANTIMICROBIAL - but for this - fresh ginger is best. Drink ginger shots during flu season or when everyone around you seems to be coming down with something...⠀ .⠀ Happy Fall - I'm feeling like this is a great time to start bringing a little ginger into your days...⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #handmade #selfcare #dehydrator #makemore #feelgood #inspiration #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #sustainablefood #sustainablelife #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #creative #creativelifehappylife #crafty #crafting #ilovecrafting #craftingismytherapy #diy #diyprojects #easydiy #lifeisgood #natural #wellness #wellnessjourney #holisticwellness #wellnesslife
  • USES FOR DEHYDRATED LEMON SLICES⠀ ⠀ 🍋Add a slice to hot water, drink in the mornings⠀ ⠀ 🍋 Add to soups and stews to brighten flavor⠀ ⠀ 🍋Grind down, add to salts to make flavored salts (mix with rosemary or sage...)⠀ ⠀ 🍋Add to bath water for aromatherapy & skin benefits ⠀ ⠀ 🍋Grind down, add to bath salts & salt scrubs⠀ ⠀ 🍋String up and decorate your home⠀ ⠀ 😊 So many uses!! What else can you think of? ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #handmade #selfcare #hobby #makemore #feelgood #inspiration #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #sustainablefood #sustainablelife #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #creative #creativelifehappylife #crafty #crafting #ilovecrafting #craftingismytherapy #diy #diyprojects #easydiy #lifeisgood #happy #natural #wellness #wellnessjourney #holisticwellness #wellnesslifestyle #orlando #lakenona
  • Sometimes I wonder - why does this make me feel so good?? I honestly don't get it...⠀ .⠀ But when I spend an afternoon in the kitchen, with my dehydrator - I feel ✨lit up from inside✨⠀ .⠀ The ingredients, the anticipation, the transformation that occurs... IT JUST DOES IT FOR ME! .⠀ I feel like everyone has that thing - that shows up in life as an interest - be it growing flowers, infusing herbal oils, dancing, drawing... when you do it, anyone looking at you would see you actually RADIATING.⠀ .⠀ What ever that thing is for you - dedicate time to it. If it feels joyful - do it more consistently. Not just once or when you "have time" but with a sense of priority 💕 * *⠀ *⠀ #handmade #selfcare #hobby #makemore #feelgood #inspiration #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #sustainablefood #sustainablelife #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #creative #creativelifehappylife #crafty #crafting #ilovecrafting #craftingismytherapy #diy #diyprojects #easydiy #lifeisgood #happy #natural #wellness #wellnessjourney #holisticwellness #wellnesslifestyle #orlando #lakenona
  • My daughter is obsessed with Trader Joe's soupy dumplings... she grew up in Singapore and it's her comfort food. So when we moved to the States and found packaged dumplings - it was like finding a piece of herself again. ⠀ .⠀ They're not quite the same as back "home", but a really good weekday dinner none the less...⠀ .⠀ So the other night, she had her dumplings, and just as I was about to throw the packaging away - I noticed the pattern...⠀ .⠀ It's like a cup-shaped leaf! It's actually beautiful.⠀ .⠀ So I washed it off and added it to my GROWING collection of: Things that I was going to throw away - but can use as molds!⠀ .⠀ And thanks to that - here are my new leaf-shaped, eucalyptus-scented bath melts to enjoy in a tub this weekend! ⠀ .⠀ The base recipe is in my blog, search for:⠀ Bath Melt⠀ .⠀ Happy Friday! Here's to seeing potential in everyday things! ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #traderjoes #zerowaste #homemade #bath #bathtime #create #createeveryday #createyourlife #bathrecipes #skinfood #healthyskin #skincareroutine #happyskin #selfcare #feelgood #skin #cacao #essentialoils #make #makersgonnamake #handmade #handmadewithlove #handmadeisbetter #handmadeskincare #recipe #recipeoftheday #skincaretips
  • It turns out an old MUFFIN TRAY was the only "specialty tool" I needed to make the perfect fits-in-your-hand lotion bar. . And now every-time I use this thing that I made for myself *and feel my skin turn into actual butter* it reminds me how GOOD keeping it simple can be! . Don't wait for perfect to start! * * * * * #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #thehappynow #herbs #herbal #herbalist #nutrition #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #glowingskin #healthyskin #skinfood #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #plantbased #plantpower #essentialoils #oils #herbalism #facial #tips #skincareaddict #iloveskincare #dryskin #skinhealth #skingoals #healthyskincare
  • I'm pulling down all of my herbs!⠀ .⠀ The lavender, the chamomile... my favorite, calendula...⠀ .⠀ So that this Thursday when you join the online workshop, you’ll SEE exactly how to use herbs on the skin, and change the way you care for yourself & feel on so many levels. ⠀ .⠀ If you've been wanting to work more with herbs in a fun and practical way - don't miss this class.⠀ .⠀ At $20 - I hope it's a no brainier for you. ⠀ .⠀ Click the link in my profile and sign up!⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #thehappynow #herbs #herbal #herbalist #nutrition #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #feelgood #healthyskin #skinfood #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #plantbased #plantpower #essentialoils #oils #herbalism #facial #tips #skincareaddict #iloveskincare #dryskin #skinhealth #orlando #healthyskincare
  • This weekend I met a couple that told me LAVENDER lattes were the "best thing" they ever tried. ⠀ ⠀ Then, my friend @curateddrygoods posted about LAVENDER flavored bubble tea⠀ .⠀ And I thought - okay lavender, I hear you - I have to make something with this!⠀ . ⠀ So I'm making LAVENDER SYRUP. ⠀ A few recipe online mentioned using 4 tablespoons of herbs.... but I'm using the herbalist method - to make a strong "medicinal" concentration. ⠀ .⠀ Hoping this produces something that will give more flavor, more benefits (total relaxation) and with less syrup needed.⠀ .⠀ IS JUST ME, OR IS LAVENDER CALLING YOUR NAME TOO?⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #tea #herbal #recipe #lavender #drinks #energydrink #drinkoftheday #healthydrinks #drinkclean #natural #naturalbeauty #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #healthybreakfast #healthymind #feelgood #herbs #medicinalherbs #healingherbs #kitchenherbs #homemade #homemadefood #homemadewithlove #orlando #florida
  • ROSE CACAO TEA . This was a moment of pure experimentation. I was prepping for my day ahead, looking at my jars of herbs and powders - and CACAO and ROSE jumped out to me. . So I listened. I brewed them together, tried it for the first time... and it was exactly what I needed . Calm energy, circulation and flow and that uplift that rose brings. I thought - WOW this is really good. Is this a thing? . Of course, after a google search I discovered hundreds of "rose cacao" recipes and products for heart health and energy. . AND I thought - it's amazing that there is so much information out there now... anything that comes to mind, any questions we have - we can search for... . But it's SUPER amazing that we can take a still moment, look to what nature provides and search for (and find) those answers within ourselves too! * * * #tea #herbal #recipe #goodmorning #morningmotivation #drinks #energydrink #drinkoftheday #healthydrinks #drinkclean #natural #naturalbeauty #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #healthybreakfast #healthymind #feelgood #herbs #medicinalherbs #healingherbs #kitchenherbs #homemade #homemadefood #homemadewithlove

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