Things on the homestead have been less than desirable the last couple of weeks and I have doing my part in fighting children’s winter woes naturally. There has been more tissues, late night worries and cuddles then ever before. Having three kiddos on a rotation of sickness can be absolutely exhausting. My mama heart has …
Do you make your own fire cider? It is an amazing remedy to keep in your apothecary! I’ve been making it for a few years now and my family loves having it on hand whenever we start to get the sniffles. It’s a great benefit when you are getting a cold, the flu or any …
Coming into cold season I do all that I can to prep my families immune systems for the inevitable wave of sicknesses that come with temps dropping and school germs. One of my favorite ways is by incorporating and putting an emphasis on foods that naturally support our health overall like this vibrant and delicious …
In the most recent lesson in my Herbalism course, we learned about the herbs that work best for the urinary system and the homework was to create a kidney tonic and drink it everyday for a week. To be honest, I put this one off for a while. The herbs that work best to help …
With cooler weather in the air, it’s time to start packing the apothecary full of home remedies for cold and flu season. And besides Fire Cider, one of our favorite remedies is our Homemade Mint & Honey Cough Syrup. We start with making a tea of fresh mint from our backyard garden, then add in …
It’s hard to imagine picking my favorite herbal books for beginners. There are way too many useful resources out there for me to choose just one or two! So, today, I’m sharing my entire herbal library… But, before I do, I want to highly recommend that you buy physical, hard-copy books whenever possible. Especially when …
Government offices are shutting down. Schools are closed to millions of children. Major corporations are working from home and some people have lost their jobs altogether. What’s your plan for survival in a broken world? Let me just start by saying, How Are You? I hope that wherever you are you’re safe and well! Just …
Are you starting to build your apothecary? Do you wonder what the best herbs and spices are to keep on hand? Keep reading to find out what’s in my apothecary! Any good herbalist has an apothecary packed full of all the herbs and necessities required to remedy any ailment. But, there are literally hundreds, if …
Do you have a passion for learning about herbs and herbal remedies? Would you love to help your family, friends and community with your herbal knowledge and skills? Read on to learn how to become an herbalist so you can get started… Why are you interested in becoming an herbalist? Do you want to start …
Love mint, but hate paying the ridiculous prices for it at the store? Grow your own instead and learn how to dehydrate mint for tons of different uses below… Growing mint of any kind is not a difficult gardening task. Honestly, it’s probably one of the best things to start with if you’re just getting …
Lilac contains natural astringent properties making it perfect to soothe skin problems! As an astringent, lilac is helpful in tightening and toning skin which not only makes your skin look healthy and glowing, but it helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, too! In addition to being a natural astringent, lilac also contains anti-fungal and …
As you can see from the photos below, our dandelion season is about over for this year. But, before it ends, I wanted to share how to make Dandelion Salve with you! Not only is it great for your skin, but it’s also good for soothing sore muscles, aches and pains, too. In both my …
Do you love the flavor of ginger? Sprinkle it in as many dishes as you can? Did you know that it’s actually really good for you? Like REALLY good for you? Read below to learn how to use ginger to boost your health and make a ginger tincture at home! We love ginger around here …
The best medicinal herbs to grow in your garden are the herbs you’re going to use… If you’ve spent anytime around here, you already know that I love herbal medicine. While I’m not formally trained as an herbalist, I’ve been studying the use of herbs in medicine for over 15 years. I have a pretty …
Is your backyard full of dandelions? Don’t mow them over – make your own dandelion root tincture instead! Not only is it delicious in a salad, but it’s good for you too! In the United States, most people consider dandelion to be just another weed in the yard. But, it’s not…not by a long shot! …
Apple cider vinegar has always been a staple in my pantry- and it’s not just for cooking! The uses and benefits of apple cider vinegar are endless. From skincare to cleaning the kitchen and even outdoors… you can use that magic bottle for it all. Here are some incredible apple cider vinegar uses for in …
Headache? Runny Nose? Sore Throat? Cough? Don’t reach for over the counter symptom cover ups – try these home remedies for winter colds before you head to the pharmacy! Home Remedies for Headaches Electrolyte replacement drinks – Dehydration is one of the top causes of headaches and migraines. Drink lots of water and electrolyte replacement …
Do you like to use home remedies or are you a head straight to the doctor kinda person? If you prefer to go the natural route first, then check out this recipe for a Lemon Balm Tincture that will soothe a whole bunch of your ailments. Personally, I hate going to the doctor and I’ll …