DIY: Palo Santo Mulling Spices

DIY:  Palo Santo Mulling Spices

I don't know about where you live, but here in Northeast Iowa it's time for mulled apple cider!  I love the intricate aroma of mulling spices as they infuse warm apple cider and this year I decided to create my own mulling blend, using a fairly traditional recipe and adding a couple of my favorite herbs to it!  Enjoy creating and sipping on your very own Palo Santo Mulled Apple Cider!!

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DIY: Dragons Breath Herbal Apple Cider Vinegar

DIY:  Dragons Breath Herbal Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal apple cider vinegars have a long history in traditional herbalism.  Here you'll find our recipe, taking the basics of this delicious tradition and augmenting it with herbs to support the digestive and respiratory systems.  This is a wonderful concoction to have on hand as we transition into fall.  Have fun crafting your own ciders and spicing up your pantry!

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DIY: Herb Infused Honey

DIY:  Herb Infused Honey

Herb infused honey is a great way to introduce herbs into your daily routine.  Interested in making your own?  We've put together a couple recipes for you to begin experimenting with -- Elderberry Honey and I'm a Little Hoarse Botanical Honey.  Raw honey helps augment the immune system, and as we enter yet another seasonal change these infusions can be a potent addition to your home medicine cabinet!

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Clay-based Face Masks

Clay-based Face Masks

Interested in doing something a little different for your skin?  Clay-based face masks are a great way to help bring balance to the facial skin and can be tailored to meet a variety of skin conditions!  This post walks you through choosing a clay, hydrosol and how I like to mix my mask!

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