I recently got my hands on a few Fall-Inspired essential oil blends by Plant Therapy and have been enjoying using them in a few seasonal recipes. My favorite blend in the Fall collection is their Pumpkin Pie essential oil. I just cannot get over how delicious it smells! I kid you not, it smells JUST […]
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How to Make The Perfect Fool-Proof Arnica Salve for Bruising, Post-Surgery, and Aches & Pains
Learning how to make the perfect arnica salve is one of the first things you learn as a budding herbalist. Whether you spend your free-time gardening, are an avid hiker, an outdoor enthusiast, build things with your hands, suffer from joint disorders, have children, or are just clumsy like I am, a well-made arnica salve […]
DIY Flower Petal Body Oil and Roll-On Recipe
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 […]
DIY Lavender Sachet Dream Pillows
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 […]
All-Natural Homemade Vanilla Extract
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 […]
DIY Elderberry Syrup for Cold and Flu – Potent, Quick, & Easy!
Around this time of year, when summer is about halfway over, I start to think about cold and flu remedies I need to get started before the weather gets cooler. You may be wondering why I need to start now and the short answer is – herbal remedies take a looong time, up to six […]