Herbalism

Things to Consider on Your Holistic Healing Journey

Things to Consider on Your Holistic Healing Journey

If you are about to embark on a new healing journey, embracing the world of herbs and natural treatment modalities, I am so excited for you. I remember those first days and the eager anticipation of a different experience than I had previously. If you, like me at the... read more

Self Sufficiency

From Clutter to Organizational Bliss

From Clutter to Organizational Bliss

Our house is far from perfect and while we do our best to make it work, sometimes you need a big project and overhaul to really help bring out the sparkle and shine. Some the challenges we have in our home of 1100 square feet is a serious lack of storage. Whoever... read more
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Holistic Health

The Wet Sock Treatment for Fevers

The Wet Sock Treatment for Fevers

It can be an overwhelming and worrisome situation when your child is sick. It’s definitely not an easy job, especially when we are trying to manage fever. Many of us were raised with the belief that fever is something that should be suppressed and often reach... read more

Recent Posts

Stinging Nettle Pesto

It is spring nettle season here in southern Ontario and I am taking FULL advantage. If you haven’t checked out my Stinging Nettle, Wild Leek and Potato Soup recipe I highly recommend you do, as it is quite delicious. Learning what wild foods are safe, healthy,... read more

How to Navigate Inflation at the Grocery Store

My oh my those prices only seem to be heading in one direction aren’t they? A few days ago when my husband filled up this tank at the gas station, he was shocked to see the price $1.89 per litre. These are prices we have never seen before in our lifetime and if... read more

Why Your Herbs May Not Be Working

Have you dabbled in herbal medicine only to be disappointed with the outcomes? Perhaps you had high hopes of being able to swap out your medication for your favourite botanical or finally be able to move through a roadblock that you could never quite get past. It can... read more

Winter Chores on the Homestead ~ Our Firewood System

Just because the temperatures are cold and the snow is flying, it doesn’t mean we don’t have chores to do around the homestead. In this video we explore how we deal with having chickens in the winter as well as our major chore and that is firewood!... read more

Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Health: How To and Why

Skin brushing is one of those old practices that is quickly becoming trendy yet again and for good reason. As we navigate a world where we are quite literally steeped in toxins thanks to air and water pollutants, chemicals in our foods, products and even our clothing... read more

Quitting Coffee & the Cascade Effect in the Body

Coffee was a part of my life for over a decade. The aroma, warmth and its bitter depths were a familiar part of my daily routine for so very long. At some point it became a crutch and a substance I could no longer live without ~ or so I thought. I am sure many can... read more

The Number One Skill You NEED to Thrive as a Homesteader

When you think of the homesteading lifestyle, what comes to mind as useful or necessary skills to have? Well, it must be canning or growing food right? How about animal husbandry or being able to build structures? Would it surprise you to know that when we embarked on... read more

Cancel Culture and How It Impacts Health

Five years ago if someone had said the term ‘cancel culture’ to me I would little to no understanding of it. Did it even exist back then or was it birthed as a result of the times we are currently navigating? With mainstream media and figures of authority... read more

My Favourite Winter Tea Recipe

Nothing says winter like hot cups of tea while cozying up by the fire. Affectionately called teacher’s tea (my local friends will be familiar with this blend), this has quickly become my favourite combinations. When I first created this concoction I was thinking... read more

DIY Herbal Lotion Bars

So I must know! Did you make the Chai Honey that I posted last week? It’s quite delicious isn’t it? This week I have another holiday herbal inspired gift option to share with you all. Now to limit these to only gift giving wouldn’t do them justice!... read more

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 more

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 more