Autumn is a season when children naturally start spending more time indoors as the weather grows colder and makes playing outside less enjoyable. Whipping up a batch of pumpkin spice playdough is a perfect ways to keep them entertained, and off screens! Whether you’re celebrating the harvest, or looking for a festive Samhain or Halloween activity, pumpkin spice playdough is a perfect way to celebrate autumn and keep little ones busy…
As an herbalist, gardener, and naturalist, there are many plants that are special to me. But, few are as near and dear to my heart as nettle (Urtica dioica). I first began working with nettle in my early days as an herbalist, after reading about its many beneficial properties in Rosemary Gladstar’s books. That spring, I foraged nettle along the walking trails behind my apartment building. I then baked nettle…
Oils infused with herbs have long been used to support the skin, muscles & joints, and nervous system. Across cultures and time, herbal oils have been a meaningful way to connect with the healing energy of plants. In the Ayurvedic tradition, the practice of abhyanga, a daily self-massage with warm, herbal oil, is believed to balance and rejuvenate both mind and body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal oils are used to support…
When you’re bleeding, some days you just don’t have the energy for self-care. But, making Moontime Tea Bombs before your period begins is a great way to give your body the support it needs, without much effort. These tea bombs feature fennel. Studies show it’s as effective as conventional treatments for relieving menstrual pain, making it a perfect ally for cramps and painful periods. I’ve also included a blend of…
Facial toners are deeply cleansing, helping to remove environmental toxins, dirt, and make up that has built up on the skin. They also tighten the pores, so that skin looks smoother. But, at $10-$30 a bottle they can seem like too much of a luxury to use regularly. Fortunately, making your own facial toners is quite simple and is a fraction of the cost of buying a bottle from popular…
Pear + Cardamom Oat Colada is inspired by the tradition of warm, grain-based beverages that are a part of autumn festivals across cultures. Made with ripe pears, oats, and cardamom, it’s a nourishing and comforting way to celebrate the harvest and ease into colder days.
Whether you’re drawn to herbalism or slower, more intentional living, this beautifully curated digital guide here is to help you celebrate autumn. It offers over 100 pages of recipes, remedies, and plenty of inspiration to work with seasonal herbs and produce.
For as long as humans have walked the Earth, the sky has inspired awe and wonder. Since ancient times, we’ve charted the stars, followed the cycles of the moon, and watched solar eclipses with both fear and fascination. Today, children can explore this innate human curiosity through books about the sky. These carefully chosen titles introduce little ones to the moon, sun, stars, and eclipses, blending science, culture, and storytelling…
Whether you’ve just finished a long hike, spent a hot afternoon chasing the kids, are breastfeeding a little one, or recovering from illness, replenishing your fluids properly is key to staying healthy and feeling your best. However, drinking plain water isn’t always enough. When you sweat, breastfeed, or lose fluids through vomiting or diarrhea, your body also loses electrolytes. And if you’re low on these essential minerals, it can negatively impact several…
Though I grew up and trained as an herbalist in North America, living here in Ecuador for the past several years has given me the chance to fall in love with many unique native Andean plants. One plant in particular, violeta de campo (Gaiadendron punctatum), has captured my attention for its beauty, scent, and rich history of traditional use. This time of year, violeta de campo is in full bloom, perfuming…