After a traipse through white curtains of snow, noses and ears pink, I have found nothing thaws our cold bodies like my soothing hot carob chocolate. There is always a sort of urgency as the hot chocolate warms on the stove. Damp snow clothes are […]

Welcome to the circulating blog tour and giveaway for The Searchers series of middle grade historical fiction by Bertha Schwartz, hosted by JustRead tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Sarah’s Search for Treasure (Searchers #3) by  Bertha Schwartz Publisher: Ambassador International Release Date: December 1, 2018 Genre: Middle […]

Elderberry syrup isn’t just for immunity shots when you are sick! Consuming elderberry can help boost your immunity and give you vital nutrients any day of the year. Elderberry has much to offer, particularly through the cold months (months both actually cold and plagued with […]

Turmeric is a wonderful spice but there are more ways than one to utilize this vibrant orange root! My most recent way is this Turmeric Undereye DIY cream. This wonderful DIY contains only four ingredients and is a cinch to make in less than half an […]

There are many reasons to read. We can read to learn or build connections or have fun. Reading can invite us to new thoughts or ideas, nourish our imagination, and refresh our spirits. Reading as a family helps us build a better connection with each other […]

What is a savory bone broth latte? Something magical happens when you combine coconut milk and bone broth with herbs in the blender! A frothy concoction not unlike a creamy bisque (but thankfully without the overload of calories). Savory bone broth lattes are paleo and […]

These jewels of a berry are quite the catch. Tasty, delicious and immune boosting when cooked! The berries are antiviral and immune stimulating. This plant is technically a shrub but they get quite large (upwards of 30 feet). Elder is found all over temperate North […]

In the herbalist world, rosehips get all the spotlight. Rosehips are the fruit of the plant, available in late fall or winter. But in summer, you can still partake in roses! After searching through six of my herbalism books, I finally found rose petals in […]

If there was one herb the most common or well-known, mint could claim it. Although several different kinds exist, it’s fresh scent can be recognized anywhere. Because mint is everywhere! When was your first encounter with mint? Or your last? Maybe it started as sticks of gum in […]

I’m so excited to present to you my very own shop selling balms, oils and herbal concoctions galore. The shop is open and it feels like I’m offering a piece of myself to you all! Several years of my life infused with love and blended […]