by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 19, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’ve been canning for a few years. I love the idea of being able to enjoy Ontario grown food in the middle of the winter. There is nothing quite like Ontario peaches in the middle of a long, dark and cold winter. Now this does go without saying; if you are not from...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 5, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
Elderberry Juice/Decoction I got a text message from my husband saying he was getting sick. We all know that feeling; the scratch in your throat, the slight cough that is getting worse with each passing hour, a headache that just won’t quit. My husband is a supply...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 12, 2013 | Emotional Health, Natural Health, Pregnancy and Babies, Seasonal Affective Disorder
Finally got around to writing another blog. Between technical difficulties (our desktop computer died), lack of motivation and a serious case of diaper funk (yes that’s a real thing) that has me stumped, my blog ended up on the back burner. But I’m back!!...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 14, 2013 | Freezer Meals, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’ve never been a real foodie. Don’t get me wrong, I love a really good meal and I do feel a sense of accomplishment when a recipe works out, I’m just not super passionate about food. Not like I am about herbs. Going gluten and dairy free has presented me with a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 12, 2013 | Emotional Health, Natural Health, Pregnancy and Babies, Seasonal Affective Disorder
While for a few brief weeks the baby blues and postpartum depression (herein shortened to PPD) may feel the same, they are quite different. Regardless of whether you have a history of depression or not, I think it is imperative that new parents know the difference....
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 2, 2013 | Natural Health, Pregnancy and Babies
I’ve been MIA for a while. Well, about nine months or so (which just so happens to be how old my son is). As with most new moms, I’ve struggled with adapting to my new life. Overnight priorities change. The carefree life you had before (even if you didn’t think it...
