What is a salve? And how to easily make one!
Salves are probably the easiest herbal skin care product to make at home. They’re fantastic for healing and soothing all kinds of skin conditions. If …
In the Apothecary
For over 20 years I’ve been learning about using herbs for food and medicine for my family. I’m in no way an expert! There is so much to learn about herbs that you could spend a lifetime learning and still not learn it all. If you want to learn some simple yet effective remedies for cold and flu season or need help organizing your family’s medical information and what you’re learning, we have you covered.
We also have some a free herbal profile printable (materia medica) for you and a resource page with all of our favorite apothecary resources.
Easy DIY Lip Scrub for Dry Winter Lips
This diy lip scrub is made with just 3 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. It’s easy to make and will put …
Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub
This easy homemade sugar scrub exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time – without leaving your skin oily feeling. The basic recipe is super versatile …
Homemade Hand Scrub for Gardeners (and other messy people)
Gardener’s hands can get pretty dirty but with this homemade hand scrub no one would ever know. This scrub is perfect for getting the dirt …
DIY Honey and Sugar Face Scrub
Making homemade sugar scrub couldn’t be easier when you use this DIY sugar and honey scrub recipe. Use twice a week to keep your skin …
Using Honey for Allergies – breaking down the evidence
As a family who keeps bees I’m often asked about using honey for allergies – mainly, does it work? The simple answer is “it depends.” …
Homemade drawing salve recipe to draw out splinters, boils, and other impurities
It’s dewberry season around here which means we have stained fingernails and small thorns in our hands, enter homemade black drawing salve to the rescue. …
Growing and Using Maypop Passion Vines
Soon after my husband and I got married, he brought home a beautiful lavender flower that had a lovely smell, He had found on a …
Making herbal tea blends – what you need to know
We are a tea loving family. In fact, I joke that growing up while other kids drank Kool-Aid® or Tang®, we drank tea (meaning sweet …
DIY Body Butter for Healthy Skin
Dry skin is something that drives me crazy but putting chemicals on my skin is something I’m not willing to do to moisturize it. I’ve …