Teething Pops. For the Babes.
It has been a challenging week because my little guy is teething like crazy. He typically doesn't seem to react to his teeth coming in which I believe is from the Baltic Amber necklace he's worn since he was three months old.
Chickweed. A Poultice for Irritated Skin.
Stellaria media, aka Chickweed or as some would call it, Starwort. It is a wonderfully mineral rich weedy plant, growing everywhere and anywhere.
Mama's Lemon & Lavender Digestive Bitters.
I recently wrote a guide on the benefits of Digestive Bitters (8 Benefits of Digestive Bitters. A Guide.). I have been giving Bitters to clients since I began doing consultations three years ago and (thus far) have had wonderful results every time!
Rose Petal Elixir
Rose is such a wonderful medicine. After hours of infusing this lovely rose petal elixir, it was ready to strain and bottle. I thought it would be a helpful remedy today, as I'm feeling a little emotional due to the recent loss of my Grandmother.
Growing Cacao Ethically.
In light of so many questions regarding cacao and what makes ceremonial cacao different than chocolate at the grocery store, I am going to share some very important differences between cocoa and cacao.
Ceremonial Cacao. A Simple Recipe.
During the global pandemic I moved our cacao ceremonies to be online. During this time many questions came in from, “Can I use cocoa powder?” to “How do I make the cacao?”.
Ceremonial Cacao vs. Chocolate. An Exploration
In light of so many questions regarding cacao and what makes ceremonial cacao different than chocolate at the grocery store, I am going to share some very important differences between cocoa and cacao.
Simple Elderberry Syrup
This stuff is amazing and so easy to make. A must for anybody but especially those with young children because it tastes so good and helps fight of the common cold an boost the immune system during the cold/flu season!
Handcrafted Christmas. A Gifting Guide.
It's that time of the year!! Christmas lights up on homes we drive by, Christmas music playing everywhere we go, festive gatherings with friends and family.... it really is the most wonderful time of the year. I admit it.
A New Decade. A New Mindset.
The last few years have been big for me. Beginning in 2016 with the transition of my first business, The Sanctuary for Healing Therapies, I was seeing how much I needed to change some foundational things in my life.