Herbalism
Chai Honey Recipe ~ DIY Herbal Holiday Gift Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but I just love giving (and receiving) handmade gifts. Not only do they come straight from the heart, they show a level of dedication that just makes my soul sing. In a world where everyone is so busy and overworked, when someone takes... read moreSelf Sufficiency
Rhubarb Lemon Balm Shrub + Rhubarb Recipe Roundup
Tis the season for the amazing abundance of rhubarb. I am a big believer in planting at least some perennial crops for the very reason that they provide you with food year round. If you haven’t seen my YouTube video on this subject, it is worth the watch.... read more
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Holistic Health
Self Care ~ What Is It & Why Do We Need It?
In this week’s video I dive into a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Self care. This buzz word is widely used, but also deeply misunderstood. While many thing self care needs to be an elaborate ritual involving candles, hours along and ideally a nice hot... read moreRecent Posts
Herbal First-Aid: The Poultice
This weekend I injured myself quite badly and it has prompted me to give this old post a new face lift! Injuries are a common everyday occurrence; from scraped knees to burns. The common prescription for these types of injuries is usually washing it with soap and... read more
Fall To-Do List on the Homestead
The cold crisp snap of fall is in the air. I was in complete denial until this morning when Monkey Man and I both said “brrrr” at the same time as we got in the car to go to school. The leaves are starting to fall and the days are noticeably shorter. The... read more
FREE Tincture Making Guide Ebook
I’m always excited to start a new blog but this one is even MORE exciting than usual. Not only am I launching my first ever ebook (yay me), I get to offer it to you folks for FREE!! Everyone loves a deal… especially a free deal. Am I right? 😉 The... read more
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar: Turning Scraps into Awesomeness
I know they say in the blogging world that you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel; meaning don’t write about stuff that has already been written about. Well I have two thoughts about that: First, it’s almost impossible to come up with completely novel... read more
Learning on the Homestead: Why We Aren’t Homeschooling
My little boy who I held in my arms as a baby a short three (almost four) years ago is going to school today for the first time. The dichotomy of feelings is overwhelming as I swell with pride and joy at his bravery while my heart breaks as I realize he’s about... read more
Slow Cooker Crabapple Chutney
I’ve always felt that my blog is a like a snapshot of my life and right now my life is mostly in my kitchen (as old fashioned and possibly boring as that sounds). I’m spending hours a day prepping food, canning and preserving and when I’m not in the... read more
Millions of Peaches: Peach Canning Recipe Roundup
At the time five flats of peaches sounded so innocent and doable, but now that I’m headed into day three of canning I’m realizing just how many peaches are in 125 pounds! I bet you want to know too right? A lot. It’s a lot of blooming peaches….... read more
Cayenne Infused Honey
I absolutely love when my herbal experiments work out; especially when they are yummy, easy to make and versatile. Today’s recipe is just that and I’m excited to share it with you. This year I purchased a plug pack of cayenne pepper seedlings and planted... read more
A Chicken Update: Oh So Many Roosters
My summer goal was to write in my blog two or three times a week (one week with two posts and the next with three). I am sticking to the two post minimum (yay me!) but now that the harvest is in full swing I am finding it difficult to keep up. Don’t worry... read more
Sage Honey: A DIY Sinus & Runny Nose Remedy
Now that my son is a little older and I have a bit more free time to explore my craft and career, I’m experimenting with new remedies that I’ve never made before. I’ve spoken in the past about how my education was a little tincture biased; so for... read more
How We’re Dealing with the Drought
Ontario is in the middle of a pretty severe drought, the likes of which we haven’t seen in over a decade. As I pen this entry I’m hoping beyond hope that the rain forecasted for this afternoon actually comes to pass. I’m not holding my breath though... read more