Health & Wellness

Not just me I wipe mud from my facebut I brush my teeth with it and drink it too. Sound crazy? I mean bentonite clay! Bentonite clay it is derived from volcanic ash and is often used to detoxify the b...

Slower and more mindful breakfasts A few years ago, I made one of the biggest changes in my life. After working in municipal government through the chaos of Covid and the 2020 election, I reached a br...

Officially known as camellia sinensis, green tea it's a great way to improve tired skin. Camellia sinensis leaf extract is gaining popularity in toners, cleansers and moisturizing serums. While st...

The gift of homemade vanilla extract As the days grow shorter and my gardens settle in for their winter break, I find myself shifting my focus to more creative pursuits. This is the time of year when ...

  Every fall, I add a fresh batch of fire cider to my wellness cabinet. For years, I (loosely) followed it classic recipe with great results, but I wanted more—more vitamins, more minerals, more ...

I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in one area with apple trees (so hot down here!), but I still want to make my own. Unlike some ...

Rituals and practices to honor the ancestors Once my Samhain altar is set up, I like to use it as a focal point for personal rituals that honor my ancestors and connect me to the spiritual energy of t...

I often keep fresh ginger in case of an upset stomach (can be a lifesaver during early pregnancy!). Ginger root it also adds a delicious flavor to drinks, gingerbread and even iced tea. It can be a li...

Featured article Video Contest 2022 In 2009, we ran our first video contest, and with the growing interest in short form videos, we thought 2022 would be the perfect time to bring it back! We want to ...