I could use a drink right about  now

I could use a drink right about now

I could use a drink right about now… I may be making light of something that is a serious issue for many folks. I know because alcoholism is a big issue in my family. My dad was an alcoholic, and I have a grandmother and grandfather that both died from alcohol related...
How to Make Healthy, Homemade Soda

How to Make Healthy, Homemade Soda

Take a look at the ingredients in store-bought sodas, and you’re likely to find junk like the following: High fructose corn syrup Refined sugar Artificial sweeteners Unnamed chemicals in “artificial flavors” Artificial coloring and dyes Preservatives Foaming...
Whipped Goat Cheese with Fresh Lavender

Whipped Goat Cheese with Fresh Lavender

We’ve all been there before—you get invited to a party, and you run through the appetizer Rolodex in your mind trying to figure out which dish to bring. Your household is herbified, and you use lots of herbs every day to make your snacks and meals medicinal. Not...
Soothing Lavender London Fog Recipe

Soothing Lavender London Fog Recipe

Do you grow lavender? Do you drink your lavender? If you aren’t growing lavender, there is probably a lavender farm near you! To make this incredibly satisfying drink, it’s wonderful to have your own garden lavender, however, all the wonderful lavender farms sell...
3 Easy Homemade Hydration Drinks

3 Easy Homemade Hydration Drinks

We know that staying hydrated is one of the keys to good health. Dehydration can cause anxiety, restlessness, and irritation because the nerve synapses don’t fire as well. A dehydrated body goes into an emergency state and draws on adrenal hormones, creating...
How to Harvest Nettle Without Getting Stung

How to Harvest Nettle Without Getting Stung

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of those plants that you’ve either fallen in love with using and have already gotten into your garden, or you are looking for where to harvest it. If you are just learning about it, it’s easy to brush up against it and get stung, that is...
Bring on the Herbs! Summer Cookout Recipes

Bring on the Herbs! Summer Cookout Recipes

As the summer sun climbs high, it’s time to gather with family and friends for good food and warm memories. From an easy grilling seasoning to refreshing sides and drinks, these herb-filled summer cookout recipes will make your gathering even more tasty and...
How Do You Make an Oat Bath for Itchy Skin?

How Do You Make an Oat Bath for Itchy Skin?

Itchy skin can be incredibly bothersome, and it can happen at any time—whether from: Bug bites Poison oak or poison ivy Dry or hot climate Dry skin Dehydration Anxiety One thing many people don’t realize is that a key ingredient for relief might be as close as your...