If you think of herbal tea as a cozy hot beverage to drink on a cold winter evening, think again! Herbal tea is a delicious cooling refreshment that can squelch the heat of a sweltering hot summer day. Let’s ditch the soda-filled ice chest and bring on the...
I have 3 varieties of sage growing in my yard. I use them all year long. They are all 3 Salvia officinalis, but each one has a slightly different characteristic. Salvia officinalis: Regular ol’ sage Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ Salvia...
I love healing skin salve. I use it on every part of my body. My husband and son use it on their bodies. We slather it on after we bathe, before bed, when we get up in the morning or when we go out in the sun, rain, wind or snow. What is Healing Skin Salve Used For?...
What is your favorite afternoon pick-me-up drink? This non-caffeinated herbal chai recipe is so delicious and so good for you. It is my favorite afternoon treat, uh, I mean healthy drink. I love that you can whip up a big batch of herbal chai in advance and just make...
Today I wanted to spend some time answering a Frequently Asked Question. So for the past 35+ years, I have been helping creative people just like you build their confidence in using natural remedies in their homes to take care of themselves and their loved ones. And...
What is the big deal about Dandelion? I mean, really, what is the big deal about this weed that grows in every lawn? It doesn’t taste that great anyway, it is so bitter! That is for sure, dandelion leaves are BITTER! How do you like bitter-tasting greens? I...
Not that I don’t ever drink coffee, because I do. Especially on the weekend, if we go out to our favorite café, or when my husband fills the house with the aroma of his top-shelf brew on Sunday mornings. I figured out long ago that if I make a ‘to-do’ list while I am...
Do you want to use herbs more in your life, but feel like you don’t have the time to learn about or make herbal remedies? This Rosemary Thyme Salt recipe is an easy way to increase your immunity and support your digestion. Spice salt blends are the quickest and...
Did you know that many of the evergreen trees have medicinal uses and health benefits? Read on to learn about pine tree medicine and cedar tree medicine. You’ll find out how to make Christmas tree tea, such as pine needle tea or cedar tea, as well as a...
With the holidays fast approaching, pumpkin pie and spiced lattes are on the horizon. Holiday meals call for more spices in our food. Whether adding nutmeg to Eggnog or cinnamon to family tradition cookies, this is truly the time of year when we reach into the spice...
