by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 2, 2020 | Crafting & Crocheting, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Spirituality
This blog post and accompanying video was prompted by a Patreon request and question; how do we prepare for the Yuletide holiday season (herbally speaking)? I loved this question so much that it has sparked a series of videos and posts. The first one is on Winter...
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 | May 18, 2017 | Crafting & Crocheting, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading
One of the things I love most about the homesteading lifestyle are the opportunities for learning for my son (and for me and my husband too truth be told). Even though we went against the homesteading trend and decided to try public school for Monkey Man, we still do...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 11, 2017 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Natural Health
The first blog post of 2017 folks! For those who have been following me for a while now, welcome back my friends. For new faces, many herbal blessings and greetings. I can think of no better way to ring in the New Year on this blog than by teaching you how to make one...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 29, 2016 | Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading
Some blog posts are planned out and honestly with the sea of thoughts that are constantly sloshing through my head that’s simply a survival mechanism I’ve developed. If I don’t plan things out and write down ideas as soon as I have them they are gone...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 1, 2016 | Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
My son and I had a wonderful day foraging for spruce tips on the small trail behind our property. It was the perfect day, no humidity but still warm and a beautiful breeze. It’s truly a blessing to learn about the wild foods that grow around us and discover ways...
