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Homemade Natural Calendula Infused Oil for DIY Skincare
If you’re not in love with Calendula yet, you’re about to fall head over heels. Growing calendula (calendula officinalis) in our gardens has been so much fun over the years. Calendula has to be one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. It’s a great flowering herb for beginner gardeners to cultivate. Dried calendula flowers…
How to Make Goldenrod Infused Herbal Oil: A DIY Recipe
Autumn is the season of goldenrod (solidago), a final flowering herb of summer with bright yellow flowers and long, slender stalks. Their leaves hold a heavy herbal aroma cherished for their mood-uplifting qualities. Indigenous and nature-loving artists have long used goldenrod as a natural dye source. The bright flowers generate a shocking yellow color that…
How to Make Natural DIY Goldenrod Whipped Body Butter
Goldenrod, with its yellow bunches of flowers on long stalks, gets blamed for allergies and allergic reactions. In reality, it’s ragweed that is to blame, and Goldenrod is one of the best plant allies for immune support and calming itchy skin. Often used to ease eczema and other skin conditions due to seasonal shifts, Goldenrod…
How to Make Cinnamon and Clove Autumn Shower Steamers| Essential Oil Recipe
These cinnamon and clove DIY shower steamers are fun and fast to whip up. They are the perfect way to warm up on chilly mornings and add a touch of essential oil aromatherapy to your days. Plus, they are fantastic homemade gifts that give a spa-like experience to anyone this holiday season. Spice up your…
The Best Natural Calming Herbal Face Steam
How to make a Natural Herbal Face Steam for overcoming anxiety and finding calm. Pamper yourself and bid farewell to dry skin with a nourishing facial steam featuring a bouquet of floral botanicals and herbs! Facial steaming is a relaxing way to revitalize and deeply cleanse the skin. It’s a safe and easy way to…
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I grew up surrounded by gardeners. My father, his mother, and my pop-pop were prolific earth tenders who solicited butterflies and prompted magic from herbs. I was one of the first generations to benefit from gardens in schools, where I learned to make lavender wands and potato stew.
I also grew up surrounded by crafters. My mom, grandmother, best friends, and Girl Scout leaders instilled a deep love for the joy and satisfaction of making by hand. There is nothing that can compare to the human touch.
