"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Or rediscovered. The bright yellow, happy dandelion that announces the arrival of spring every year has been turned into a common weed from its once eloquent position as a treasured flower. Just as soon as they pop up, many… Continue reading The Teeth of the Lion
“Boot Spray”and Sunshine
My snowboard boots and my daughter's goalie gloves--they all need some love! Living in New Hampshire, I have learned to hold off on washing all my family's winter gear until May 1st. Late spring snow storms are not unheard of, and with kids, the pants and jackets are still used to get one last snowman… Continue reading “Boot Spray”and Sunshine
Itch Stick Roller
The official state bird of New Hampshire is the Purple Finch. With the male on the left and the female on the right, I am inserting images of the purple finch here: Unofficially, my state has declared that it is the mosquito as the top representative with wings. I feel it is unnecessary to provide… Continue reading Itch Stick Roller
Sweat Dreams, Sleep Tight
We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Sometimes that sleep isn't always as restful as it should be, so many people have forgotten what it feels like to be TRULY well-rested. According to an article from The National Sleep Foundation, adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need between seven to nine… Continue reading Sweat Dreams, Sleep Tight
Springtime Cookie Bars
These cookie bars are a bright, sunshiny dessert to help move your taste buds into spring. After the warm and spicy notes of wintertime comforting sweet treats, this one evokes the feelings of warmer days ahead. Adding Vitality Essential Oils is an easy way to change up recipes. This version of the cookie bar has… Continue reading Springtime Cookie Bars
Mid-Day Refresher
This quick personal care recipe with essential oils was born from the silver lining of that icky feeling I get in the middle of the day. (Always look for the silver lining!) Or in the middle of a night (I'm a registered nurse). My skin feels oily, dirty, and tired. And so does my brain.… Continue reading Mid-Day Refresher
Italian Wedding Soup…But No One’s Getting Hitched
This meatball soup is a family recipe that came down from my paternal grandfather's side of the family. Growing up, my family dropped the word "wedding" and simply referred to this dish as "Italian Soup." My grandmother always made it usually around Christmas time, as did my mom. Grandmom stored batches of it in the… Continue reading Italian Wedding Soup…But No One’s Getting Hitched
Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
"It has been blessed by thousands of sunrises, sunsets, windstorms, and rainstorms. When we use clay in our cosmetics, we are mixing the energy of thousands of years and using it as a beauty aid." ~Rosemary Gladstar, Recipes for Vibrant Health Cosmetic clays are a foundation for natural beauty. If they are empowered with the… Continue reading Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
Have Fresh Linen Every Season
I love drying my laundry on my clothesline outside. I love sleeping on clean sheets that smell like fresh air and sunshine. A t-shirt feels that much more comfy when it's spent a few hours drying on the line. However, living in New Hampshire only allows me to do this probably for 6 months out… Continue reading Have Fresh Linen Every Season
Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
I tried a new spice combination in these Banana Nut Muffins: cardamom and clove. I have not used cardamom previously, but had purchased a bottle of the vitality oil to use for some holiday diffusor blends. But what exactly is cardamom? I couldn't have told ya until today! Cardamom is commonly used in Indian, Middle… Continue reading Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 