Health & Wellness

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 ...

Every year around this time, I create a new wax melt and candle recipe to celebrate the season. I love the smells of fall, but I often long for something other than the stereotypical cinnamon or pumpk...

Creative ideas for decoupage shells Once you've mastered the basic steps to making decoupage shells, it's time to get creative! These versatile little creations can be used in many fun and dec...

This time of year everyone is going crazy pumpkin pie spice. While delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall favorite. With its intense flavor profil...