Five years ago, I made my first-ever Lilac Cordial. I read about the recipe in an old Victorian cookbook ( a wildly fun find at a flea market). At that time, we had just relocated our family back to the foothills of California to be close to the trees, soil, and bedrock I knew in…
Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re still wondering what to gift to the special mother figure in your life, don’t sweat it; we’ve got you covered. This year, we are gifting our mothers beautiful bouquets of tulips. We’ve arranged the tulips into thrifted vases and adorned them with our new free printable Mother’s…
Spring is here, and a great way to celebrate the season is by making lilac flower-infused honey. Yes, lilacs are edible flowers (Syringa vulgaris) and safe for humans to consume, as they are part of the olive family Oleaceae. Infusing spring blossoms into honey captures their aroma and preserves their compelling sweetness long after the…
Springtime means an abundance of eggs here on the farm. One way we enjoy having fun with eggs is when we make Huevos Hamanidos, or slow-cooked eggs. I hope you will explore that simple and delicious recipe that puts leftover onion skins to use, creating onion flavor-infused eggs that are tasty and gorgeous. However, our…
Seasonal changes bring temperature fluctuations, which can negatively affect our hair health. Using heat tools too often, over-washing, and indoor heating can damage, create excess frizz, fade colored hair, or cause dry hair or dry scalp irritation. Fortunately, you don’t need to run out and buy another beauty product or pay for an expensive hair…
Summer flowers are meant to be shared, so don’t let not having the right vase deter you from spreading joy! With a little creativity and simple supplies from your recycling bin, you can craft a rustic country vase in less than five minutes. Then, simply add your favorite cut flowers from your garden for a…
Spring has arrived and it’s time to keep an eye out for all the beautiful flowers to forage, including the common dandelion! Dandelions (taraxacum officinale) have yellow flower petals that are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Although the whole plant can be consumed, this dandelion jelly recipe uses just the dandelion flower heads. Sarah Barron…
Rejuvenate your skin with a tulsi and clay face mask! Making a clay mask using one of the most amazing herbs—tulsi—is simple and fun. Tulsi, also called holy basil, is anti-inflammatory and is soothing to irritated or acne-prone skin. When you pair it with French green clay and Indian red clay, you can create this…
Loose-leaf teas are both flavorful and packed with health benefits. Here are some of my favorite combinations for delightful spring teas. Why should you use loose leaf herbs for tea? Making loose leaf tea is the practice of steeping tea leaves directly in water (or by using a tea strainer) rather than in a pre-packaged…
Switching your home over to less toxic and more natural products doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or overwhelming. I’ve put together a collection of the best natural and toxic-free DIY natural cleaning recipes. Best of all, you can make most of these recipes with just a few ingredients that you may already have at…
Making Huevos Haminados- Slow Cooked Eggs is simple and easy. The slow cooking results in a creamy and delicious egg. The tradition of adding dried onion skins, oil, and even coffee grounds can be traced to Sephardic Jewish and Eastern European cooking. Learn more about the history of this egg recipe here. I am excited…
Is there anything that says spring more than roasted carrot and ginger soup? Whether you are seeking a quick meal or just looking for a way to use all of those spring carrots, this soup recipe fits the bill. Here is how to make the roasted carrot ginger soup recipe. THE BENEFITS OF GINGER As…
Making natural cleaning spray infused with lemon and cinnamon is economical and rewarding. Natural cleaning sprays are simple to make and quick to come together. They are also an easy way to step into non-toxic and green living. Supplies Needed to Make Natural Cleaning Spray Infused with Lemon and Cinnamon Step One: Collect Lemon Rinds…
When headaches strike, we love this simple and natural herbal infusion that soothes the discomfort of headaches and migraines. Keep reading to learn how to make our simple and natural headache tea that includes just three ingredients you most likely have on hand. Why Make Your Own Headache Tea? Making your home remedies for headaches…
Here’s a simple craft you can whip up with a few simple materials and dried rose petals from your garden- rose petal sachet! Make these fun and fragrant sachets as gifts or to tuck inside a linen drawer. History of Rose Petal Sachets A Day without fragrance is a day lost. ancient Egyptian saying Roses…