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November Musings
November, I say, is my favorite month. Possibly June, but I think I will put the eleventh month first. Sure, the temperatures are officially cooler. They have committed to winter's side. But there is such a calm to be surrounded in. Someone at the grocery store commented to me recently that November is so gray. … Continue reading November Musings
Idaho Blue Your Blues Away
Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil is my new obsession. I have been very familiar with Northern Lights Black Spruce for a while but not its blue cousin. Idaho Blue and Northern Lights Black are both spruces from the Pinaceae, or Conifer, botanical family. This Blue Spruce has one of the highest frequencies of essential oils.… Continue reading Idaho Blue Your Blues Away
Clean Out Candy Blondies
This has become an annual event. In my opinion, Halloween marks the beginning of the candy year. But before we can welcome in this year's treats, the confectionary collection needs to be cleaned out. This is best done when no children are home. They usually don't remember what is in their candy bags from last… Continue reading Clean Out Candy Blondies
A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream
The beginning of August is the celebration of Lughnasadh, one of 4 primary festivals on the Celtic calendar which were observed across Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The others are Samhain (harvest and winter prep); Imbolc (end of winter and lambing season); and Beltane (summer!). The Celts lives revolved around periods of light… Continue reading A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream
Berry Breakfast (or snack? or dessert?)
It's berry season! Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, then blueberries ripen in that order for us in New Hampshire. The strawberries have just peaked, and now the green raspberries have a touch of pink to them while growing on their canes. I always make berry jam every summer. It has a touch of sunshine in its flavor,… Continue reading Berry Breakfast (or snack? or dessert?)
After Sun Spray
The golden rays of the summer sun feel so amazing on the white skin of those of us in the northeast! Yet sometimes, our pale skin may feel overloaded afterwards as the tender pink evidence reveals too much of a good thing. Pamper your skin with this "After Sun Spray." Lavender and Copaiba both help… Continue reading After Sun Spray
Kitchen Face Masks
This whole post goes back to the philosophy that what we need is always found naturally. Commercial beauty products are full of so many unwanted ingredients that do not belong on our skin. Just taking the time for myself for a little pampering is always a welcome moment, but knowing that what I am using… Continue reading Kitchen Face Masks
Lemon Love
I am obsessed with lemons right now! This yellow citrus fruit exuberates happiness when you view its bright color and smell its fresh, uplifting scent. Lemons match the forsythias in my yard. And the daffodils! Perfect for this time of year, this fruit has scrubbing power and therefore is a staple for spring cleaning. Our… Continue reading Lemon Love
Throat Soothing Tea
This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I have a sore throat or when a cough has irritated the tissues of the pharynx. This tea is made from the roots of the herbs so a decoction method is used. Teas are made either by infusion or decoction. Infusion happens with the leaves… Continue reading Throat Soothing Tea
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 