With the reintroduction of the nasal flu vaccine (aka FluMist) in the upcoming months, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for cold and flu season. In case you didn’t know, this vaccine differs from traditional vaccines because it uses a live, though weakened, virus (four different strains of flu to be exact) that…
My husband loves everything spicy, so it was no surprise when he started growing his own ghost peppers. I, on the other hand, can’t even handle jalapenos, so if you’re one of those people, maybe this isn’t the post for you! However, for those of you who love a bit of heat in your meals,…
While perusing World Market the other day, I came across an aesthetically pleasing body oil and roll-on combo that really caught my eye. The simple yet beautiful body oil was a clear 4oz dropper bottle filled with clear carrier oil and real rose buds while another had real lavender flowers. Unfortunately, after giving each a…
Placing herbs beneath one’s pillow is a practice that dates back centuries. Depending on which herb you chose, they were thought to induce vivid dreams, bring good dreams, attract true love, deter evil, foresee the future, and keep nightmares at bay. Nowadays, herbal sachets are used to infuse closets, linens, and dresser drawers with pleasing…
Don’t you just love being able to make some of your favorite store-bought items at home for a fraction of the cost? I know I do, and homemade vanilla extract is no exception. This little project is quick and simple to throw together and makes the perfect homemade vanilla extract you can use in all…
Usnea, or Old Man’s Beard, is a stretchy lichen that has a profound affinity for the respiratory system – which is no surprise considering its Latin name means “Lungs” or “The Forest”. When I spent time in Oregon last summer, it was an easy herb to spot on our hikes in the temperate forests. There’s…
Ahhh, sun tea. The perfect summer drink on hot Southern California days. Growing up, I remember my mom making sun tea in a huge gallon jar, sometimes with fresh lemon slices, on the hottest days of summer. She would add black tea bags, plenty of spring water, and then just let the sun do all…
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