DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Natural Body Care

My latest book is now published: Natural Body Care: Recipes That Soothe The Skin It always feels real once the book is in your hands. This was a wonderful book to write and pull together. It sounds sappy, but this from my heart. It is what I loved doing and being able to share it… Continue reading Natural Body Care

DIY · Essential Oils

Mood Lifting Chamomile and Rosemary Room Spray

For the short winter days that are often dreary, so often a mood lifting is needed. A few spritz of chamomile and rosemary room spray, up into the air, can go far to encouraging a brighter mood. Less desire to nap? Maybe, as one day dreams of summer flowers outside. Mood Lifting Chamomile and Rosemary Room Spray… Continue reading Mood Lifting Chamomile and Rosemary Room Spray

Crafting · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Spiced Hair Oil

If you are a brunette naturally, this hair oil recipe will saturate dried out winter hair. Rosemary is a natural booster for dark hair. Spiced Hair Oil Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive or fractionated coconut oil 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp ground nutmeg Directions: Add ingredients to a small glass bottle, seal tightly and shake… Continue reading Spiced Hair Oil

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Peppermint and Tangerine Foot Soak

Winter is for self-care and soothing the body. Taking time for yourself. And sharing handcrafted gifts with loved ones, so they can have a spa day, is a gift with love. Each batch whips up quickly. Tuck a pretty wooden measuring spoon with it, for easy sprinkling in the soak basin. If you are local… Continue reading Peppermint and Tangerine Foot Soak

Essential Oils · Herbalism · Wildcrafting

Finishing The Intermediate Herbal Course by Herbal Academy

This past week I finished and got my certificate in the Intermediate Herbal Course from Herbal Academy. Finishing it meant I had completed the Family Herbalist Path. It was a long course, and taking it over the spring and summer months didn't help it go fast. I worked on it at night, when I had… Continue reading Finishing The Intermediate Herbal Course by Herbal Academy