Yes, Yes, I know… we just barely said goodbye to August… but the change happens fast (especially if you live in New England). So, do yourself a favor and ACT NOW to strengthen your immune system with some simple tools & daily practices to keep yourself ahead of the season. 1. Drink water. 1/2 Your […]
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5 Tips For Filling Everyday With More Gratitude
Begin & end your day with gratitude. Leave a journal by your bedside table & set your phone alarm to 5 minutes. Then, start writing. Your cozy pajamas, hot chocolate, your cat, that silly nose whistle commercial you just saw… write down all of the things, big and small that made you happy, laugh, smile… […]
Finding the Light In The Dark.
The light, the dark, we need them both. And yet, sometimes the dark season seems long and hard. When we’re in the winter season, it’s time to slow, down, turn inward, become more quiet and introverted. And with this time for quiet, can also come a heaviness especially since, although the days become lighter after […]
Lavender-Nettle-Turmeric-Chai Latte
Ohhhhhh, this is a good one. Keep in mind I’m a kitchen witch. So these measurements are a starting point. Feel free to tweak as you desire. What You Need: A Large Sauce Pan & a small one A fine strainer 3 Quarts of Water 2 tsp ground Tumeric 2 tsp ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp […]
DIY Germaphobe Hand Sanitizer
So Easy! Here’s What You Need: *2oz bottle with atomizer (spray top) *isopropyl alcohol *aloe vera gel ( not the thick clear/blue kind with additives- look for Lily of the desert brand) *7 drops Lavender essential oil (anti-viral, antiseptic, calms the nerves) *4 drops Lemongrass essential oil (antiseptic, calms the nerves) *4 drops Eucalyptus smithi […]
Herbal Tub Love
This is one of my most favorite tub soaks! Perfect for a solo experience or shared one with a lover. So physically, emotionally & energetically relaxing and rejuvenating! Just what your heart & spirit ordered! What You’ll Need Large Muslin Bag 2 Tbsp Rose petals 2 Tbsp Skullcap 2 Tbsp ground Seaweed 1 Tbsp Sea […]
Droopy Granola Recipe
I got this recipe from a friend I used to work with long ago at the Cafe On The Banke by the Stawberry Bank Museum in Portsmouth. Phil was one heck of a cook- Oh and I also used to call him Droopy Dog- you know the elevator dog from the Loony Tunes? The one […]
DIY Rosewater
Rosewater, flower water, hydrosol… you’ve probably heard these words used before especially for making your own body care products or even cooking exotic dinner recipes in the kitchen. First of all… what is Rose water? Although a lot of folks will tell you rose water is just rose tea and that you can simply make […]
Natural Skin Care~ Oil Is The Answer, Not The Enemy
We’ve been brought up in a culture that has taught us that oils are bad and that they clog pores and cause acne. Well, that’s a big fat lie. Pure unadulterated oils are actually very healing and beneficial for our skins overall health, elasticity and strength! Before the discovery of foaming soaps, Greeks would use […]
Elderberry & Friends
Herbal syrups are really just super duper potent teas with sweetener added. Traditionally white sugar is used which is what gives syrups the thick viscous consistency that you find with ordinary cough and cold syrups. I prefer to keep as much sugar out of the picture as possible, as all forms of sugar invite inflammation […]