Health & Wellness
Natural DIY spray with rosemary and mint
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 ...
Homemade French Onion Soup Mix
I grew up with a father who hated the taste and smell of onions, so we didn't eat them very often. In high school, I discovered my love for onions, but the closest we could get to them at home was...
How to store dried herbs for lasting quality
Knowing how to store dried herbs effectively is essential to preserving their flavor, medicinal benefits and extending their shelf life. Dried herbs are susceptible to deterioration when exposed to li...
Understanding Fragrance Notes for Essential Oil Blends: Basic Notes
The art of essential oil blend it's a subtle and thoughtful process that I often compare to the individual layers added to a painting. Just as each brush stroke on a canvas gradually builds upon t...
Celebrate Ostara with an Easy Eggnog Candle Centerpiece!
For the past two years, I have found a special way to do it celebrate Ostara, spring equinox, embracing eco-friendly practices in my home. One of my favorite traditions is creating a beautiful eggshel...
Creating Herbal Medicines: 7 Questions for Beginners
Whether you're interested in natural remedies for skin care, wellness, or general health, learning how to create herbal remedies can be a rewarding and empowering experience. In this guide, we'...
Earl Gray Salted Caramel Sauce
If there are three things I love, they are sweets, botanicals and Star Trek. Did I ever think I'd partake in a recipe that would marry those things together? Not really, and to be fair, the inclus...
Brightening face mask and scrub with grains and honey
This year, I decided to create a natural skin care treatment for my dull, dry winter skin. So I went to my space to work on a brightening and purifying mask and scrub. After a few iterations, I came u...
Create a Healing Tea Garden: The 41 Best Herbs
These herbs can be used for herbal teas, each offering its own unique blend of health benefits. When making tea, it is essential to use the correct parts of each plant, as indicated, to ensure safety ...