by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 8, 2018 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism
Many moons ago I worked for an aromatherapy and tea shop in Victoria B.C. This wonderful little store also had a holistic and natural spa in the basement and sold the products that were used in this spa. It was while working there that I became hooked on using a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 27, 2017 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
This post is LONG overdue and for that I apologize; but it’s finally here! Today I am going to guide you through making your very own herbal salves. This is probably my most popular workshop and if you are local to me check out my events calendar to see when...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 20, 2017 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Recipes
School has started and so have the sniffles. Without fail Monkey got a cold/runny nose during the first week of school. While we love elderberry syrup, what is a crunchy mama to do during the school hours? I can’t very well send a jar and spoon with him...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 6, 2017 | DIY Herbal, Green Living, Herbalism, Natural Health
Is it possible to make a habit like coffee drinking healthier? Can you incorporate herbs and healthier habits into your morning cup of Joe? It sure is and I’ll show you how. I started drinking coffee when my son was born. I managed to get through four years of...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 19, 2017 | Detoxification, DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Green Living, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’m so excited to revamp this post for you folks since I have a brand new deodorant recipe that I am IN LOVE with. Making your own natural deodorant has the benefits of being frugal and practical. You are able to control the ingredients you use and therefore...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 13, 2017 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
Most of us are familiar with using herbs for cooking or in a nice steaming mug of tea; however the uses for medicinal plants go far beyond tea bags and dried out bottles of oregano. One of the easiest and more versatile uses for herbs is in the making of infused...
