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DIY Facial Cleansers - Herbal Wisdom Wednesday

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DIY Facial Cleansers - Herbal Wisdom Wednesday

Happy #herbalwisdomwednesday, moonbeams! It's the tail end of summertime, friends, and weather changes can often mean that we need to switch up our skin care routines. We know that buying new products can get expensive, so today we are delving into the world of DIY herbal face cleansers! Coco-Charcoal Cleansing Oil – We know Charcoal peels are all the rage for blemish-prone skin, but some of them can have some pretty hinky ingredients and have been shown to cause some skin damage. This simple but effective formula cleanses and nourishes while leaving your epidural layer healthy and intact. 1 cup...

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Yarrow - Herbal Wisdom (Not) Wednesday

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Yarrow - Herbal Wisdom (Not) Wednesday

Better late than never!  Yarrow  (Achillea millefolium) is yet another extraordinary plant ally and arguably one of the most broadly useful in the medicinal sense. It can be found growing as a cultivated herb in the garden and as a roadside "weed", it's ability to thrive in challenging conditions no doubt contributing to the host of medicinal properties it contains! Read on for more about this incredible herb! Description: Achillea millefolium is native to most of the Northern Hemisphere and once established in a spot will typically continue to grow year after year.  "The leaves are alternate, 3-5 inches long, with many...

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Lovely Lavender - Herbal Wisdom Wednesday

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Lovely Lavender - Herbal Wisdom Wednesday

While there are tons of herbs out there with multiple uses, lavender (Lavendula spp.) is truly one of the most versatile. Not only is its fragrance and aromatic essence useful in cooking and aromatherapy, it's herbal therapeutic qualities make up quite the list. Lavender may be most widely know for its unique scent but its antibacterial, antimicrobial, expectorant, stress-relieving, antiseptic and analgesic properties are nothing short of fantastic. No summer survival (or first aid kit) would be complete without lavender.  It's essential oil is a standard for preventing and treating bug bites and other itchy conditions that often pop up when we...

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No Time to Wait? Fill Out an Order Form!

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No Time to Wait?  Fill Out an Order Form!

Although we love the empowerment of self-serve herbs, for the time being we are serving you herbs to increase safety for you and us!  We know it's a big change and that sometimes the wait times are longer than expected.  If you drop by and are unable to get your herbs right away but don't have time to wait, we invite you to fill out our order form and we can give you a call when your order is ready! We are also online and can do phone and mail orders as well if those options suit your needs better....

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Herbally Inspired Gifts for Dads, Grads, & more!

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Herbally Inspired Gifts for Dads, Grads, & more!

Looking to make a personal hand-crafted gift for upcoming graduations or Father's Day?  We've got some simple and sweet ideas to make your gift distinctive! 1) Make a botanical card from scratch. If you have any pressed, dried flowers or herbs around, you can make your own greeting card!  Here are the easy to follow instructions! There's also this great idea from Mother Earth living really lets you personalize this memento and best of all it's bio-degradable! 2) Facemasks are fun for everyone! You can personalize these "mud masks" to suit anyone's skins needs and scent preferences. Remember to keep mask...

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