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Detoxifying Burdock Root Soup

Happy Monday everyone! Mondays are always difficult, especially when it’s cold out and all you want to do is stay in your warm bed. One of the best ways to combat the chill of late autumn is to eat plenty of warming, nutritious soups. While it might sound a bit strange at first, one of my favorite foods to eat for breakfast during the late autumn and winter seasons is soup! I love to use whatever…

Dear readers, Apologies for being M.I.A. since the last post, we moved to a new apartment and well, life kinda got crazy hectic for a few weeks. But the great news is the new apartment is amazing!!! We absolutely love it here and feel so much more relaxed, open, and able to flow freely. We have a lot more windows and natural light, we live very close to the water, and there are plenty of beautiful…

The old term “beauty sleep” is not just a cute saying, but in fact, sleep enhances beauty on a very practical level. Skin cells renew at night during sleep, giving us that glow we love to see. We all know what we look like after a poor night’s sleep – a bit more wrinkled, puffy, and lackluster than on our well-rested days. That’s because vital hormonal and metabolic actions occur in the body…

5 Natural Ways to Soothe Teething Pains

My baby boy is definitely teething – his mouth is drool city, he’s fussy mostly at night (which means I’m awake a lot more often), his feeding schedule has changed, and he “bites” down on my fingers whenever he gets the chance. At nearly 4 and a half months old, it’s not too early for teething, but it still caught me off guard as a new mom (I was still on a high from his first toothless smile…

Tahini Obsession – 5 New Recipes that take it beyond Hummus to Pure bliss

I call my husband the king of Tahini, so I guess that would make me the Tahini Queen! It’s true we love tahini at our house, and we put it on just about everything. It’s always on the table in its raw, organic form for dipping and drizzling, and I love it just straight up from the jar. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is full of vitamin E and B-vitamins, so it’s amazing for the skin, hair, and nails.…

Herbal Smoothie Cubes for Super Vitamins & Minerals

Smoothies are like the good angels of comfort foods – when you’re craving something sweet, cold, refreshing, and filling (like ice cream) a chilled smoothie with delicious organic fruits and nut milks or water are a great choice. During pregnancy, I often craved ice cream (also during every other phase of my life) and didn’t really want all the sugars that come along with my favorite treat. So…

Herbs for Children: Red/White Clovers

You don’t need a four leaf clover for good luck – any red or white clover will bring you much healing and goodness any day!

Check out this short video I made by the beach where I often spot red and white clovers growing in abundance. This is another classic children’s herb and will also benefit adults for all the conditions mentioned in the video, such as eczema, psoriasis, athlete’s foot, and…

Total Rose Glycerite Video Tutorial

Hey loves! Check out this video on how to make an alcohol-free “tincture” that’s safe for kids and great for anyone who doesn’t want alcohol in their herbal remedy. Feel free to switch the rose for other herbs.

Roses are beautiful and ultra-healing – full of vitamin C and antiviral properties. This is a gorgeous articleabout healing…

10 Days of Positivitea Challenge – Day 2! #blend

“The world is but a canvas to our imaginations.” – Henry David Thoreau

Blending tea is an art! Have funtoday blending your tea. Put on your favorite song, do a little dance, let the sunshine in. Make a little morning celebration of it. Whether you chose a complex blend with many different herbs and flowers or a simple tea of just one herb, take the time to appreciate the aroma, the beauty, the…

10 Days of Positivitea Challenge – Day 1! #Intention

Here we go!

Today is the first day of the 10 day Positivitea Journey – we will be sharing our experiences as we start each day with a cup of energizing herbal tea (your choice-whatever you like) and positive inspiration.

Day 1 – “Energy flows where intention goes”

“You are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will. As your will is,…

10 Day Positivi-tea Challenge! Starts tomorrow – Tuesday 8/26/14

Join the 10 day tea journey – starting each day with an energizing cup of herbal tea and positive inspiration! All you have to do is:

~choose one tea blend to drink for 10 days (one cup in the A.M. – if you are trying to quit coffee, this would be perfect for you) Here are some ideas!

~sign up by commenting below or posting on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram – make sure to use hashtag #10daysofteaand #

5 Simple, Delicious Herbal Teas for Everyday Energy

These are a few of my favorite simple tea blends that are delicious ways to energize and start your day with vitality. They are great for everyone and also safe and beneficial for women who are pregnant or nursing.

If you are unsure about an herb’s safety, please check the resources page for where you’ll find websites to look up if the herb is safe for you!

You’ll love the taste and the way…

The Dandi-Latte that Stole My Heart

I love coffee. The smell of it, the taste of it, just the act of sharing a cup of coffee with a friend is something I look forward to. When I became pregnant, I didn’t want to give up on my beloved coffee dates (and let’s face it, I had a coffee date with myself every morning).

my favorite activity!

I did drink coffee periodically during pregnancy though I limited my intake very much (once a…

“Stay Close to What keeps you Feeling Alive”

Dear Readers,

I am having a blast sharing my experience as a new herbal mama with you and this blog has quickly become a dear part of my life. I am so happy to be back in the herbal realm (during pregnancy I wasn’t able to garden so much especially since it was winter) and to share it all with you. My passion and love for herbalism is growing just like my little boy is, and I feel it’s time for…