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
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
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...
Healthy Berry Recipes to Preserve the Taste of Summer
There’s no better time to preserve the season’s bounty of berries! Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and yummy flavors, berries are the perfect addition to a variety of recipes that can extend the taste of summer a little longer. Whether...
How to Make Herbal Body Oil for a Soothing Bedtime Routine
You know how important sleep is for your health! There are endless tips on the internet about how to tweak your lifestyle for a better night’s sleep, but in this neck of the woods, we talk about herbs! How can you use herbal routines to help get the rest you need? For...
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...
Sore Throat? Try a Marshmallow Leaf Cold Infusion
Sore throat? It can happen any time of year and is triggered by many different situations. Whether it’s from the dry, forced air of centrally heated homes, the smoke from wildfires, catching a cold or the arid environment of a plane cabin during travel, our...
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
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...
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