Welcome to The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles
I attempt natural living using herbs and essential oils to the best of my ability. My garden grows many of the plants I like to use for homemade remedies. I have a strong love for the power of essential oils.
My blog started from the voluminous amount of time I seemed to spend in the kitchen. Of course, that choice was mine, as I attempt to recreate many processed and prepackaged store-bought foods with homemade versions. So, I really cannot complain. And it was my mini meltdown that brought this blog into fruition–read my first blog post for the full story:
https://thepinklilypadandtwotadpoles.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/my-kitchen-its-a-trap/
Since that day, it has grown and changed. My blog has now become a place where I can store and share my recipes–for food, essential oils, herbs, and more! I hope this can be a stop for easy reference and inspiring ideas. Thank you for being here!
My Latest Blog Posts
Essential Oils of the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany, honored on January 6th, celebrates Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar arriving to pay homage to baby Jesus. The 3 Wisemen honored Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Frankincense and myrrh are trees that grow in the Middle East and can still be used today for daily wellness. One the…
The Romjul Week
The week between Christmas and New Years has always been my favorite week of the year. When growing up, I remember hanging out all week in the living room–yes, the room we rarely touched the rest of the year. The tree always stayed lit, and holiday music was played. My sister and I each claimed…
Perfect Peppermint
When I stepped out into the snow recently, my nose was hit with the crisp and cool air. I immediately thought of peppermint. Is this why it is associated with the Christmas season? Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange are warm and comforting scents which seem to easily find their place during the long winter months. …
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