DIY Herbal Lip Balm
There is no doubt that my 6 year old daughter is fancy! She loves clothes, fashion and makeup as much as I love herbs. I usually let her wear lip gloss, and figured we could combine our interests by making our own. We had a lip gloss/balm making party with her friends, and the results … Continue reading
Wild Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1-2 drops wild orange essential oil 2 tbs mayonnaise 1/2 cup brown sugar Sea salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in a glass jar and keep refrigerated. Will last … Continue reading
Grapefruit Cupcakes
Cake Ingredients 2/3 cup organic soy milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup agave nectar 1/3 cup safflower oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of fine sea salt 3-4 drops grapefruit essential oil Frosting Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 1 … Continue reading
Herb Centerpiece Ideas
I love botanical center pieces to dress up my table! Here are some easy and pretty ways to do just that.
Keeping Bugs at Bay with Essential Oils
It’s summertime, and with the warm weather and sun comes bugs and bites. Prevention is key and instead of turning to a toxic spray, you can keep many bugs at bay with essential oils. When bites do occur, most can be soothed by applying a cool, wet compress to which a few drops of Lavender … Continue reading
Shatavari – a rejuvenating tonic for women
In my lactation work, I see many mothers who struggle with low milk supply. One of my favorite herbs to use to help increase milk supply is Shatavari. In Ayurvedic medicine it is considered the most important rejuvenating tonic for women, and is said to nourish and strengthen the reproductive system. It has an affinity … Continue reading
Herb Butter
Who doesn’t love a nice, warm piece of bread with melted butter?! Add some fresh herbs of your choosing and go gourmet! It’s super easy and will have you coming back to experiment with a variety of herbs to compliment any entree, vegetable or side dish. Ingredients: 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) Butter, softened … Continue reading
Herbal Ice for Teething Babies
Oh, the sleepless nights of teething babies! Our third and last little love, Arya, is 9 months old, and her top front teeth have been trying to break through for a couple of weeks now. Last night, I was able to catch up on some TiVo between the not-so-lovely hours of 3-5am thanks to these … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
Melaleuca, commonly known at Tea Tree, is from the botanical family Myrtaceae. It is indigenous to Australia where it has been used for centuries by the Aborigines to heal cuts, wounds and skin infections. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves and branches of the plants through steam distillation. It is a wonderfully powerful … Continue reading
Yin/Yang: A Simple Explanation
I’m all about balance and believe that it is the key to health – emotionally, physically and mentally. Yin/Yang is the Chinese philosophy of opposites, and refers to certain complimentary energies which are inherent in all life forms, and when in balance, support a healthy and harmonious life. Qualities associated with Yin include moon, cold, … Continue reading
doTERRA Essential Oils
Its a Botanical Life 