This blueberry crisp is as easy to make as it is delicious. Made with an irresistible crisp topping layered over a juicy, thick blueberry filling, it doesn't require any pre-simmering of the berries so you skip washing an extra pan. You can also mix the blueberry filling directly in your baking dish and skip washing an extra bowl, too. (You know [...] Continue Reading
16 Ways To Make Herbal Remedies: Tinctures, Decoctions, Infusions & More
If you've ever practiced herbalism - and if you've brewed a cup of tea you have - you know that it has therapeutic properties that go beyond phytochemistry. There's a relaxing pleasure in preparing them . . . in breathing in their aromatic compounds and savoring their bright, beautiful hues as you brew them, roll them into "candies," or prepare [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Lavender Honey + More Herbal Honey Recipes
When my husband first brought home a jar of wildflower honey from our local beekeeper, I subsequently gave him the look . . . you know, the one that says "Honey is honey. Why is this the bees knees?" Then I opened the jar - it smelled faintly of tender flower buds and was absolutely delicious drizzled over figs and goat cheese.If you're new to [...] Continue Reading
5 Weighted Blanket Benefits for Kids & Adults (And How To Choose One)
Comfy mattress? Check. Quiet, dark bedroom? Check. Thermostat set just where you like it? Check, check and check. If you're like me, you put a high priority on optimizing sleep quality so that you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Since deeper sleep is one of the purported benefits of weighted blankets I felt obligated to try one for, [...] Continue Reading
Quick & Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
Maybe, like me, you made it to adulthood without tasting the tart, sweet goodness of a silky smooth lemon curd. And maybe, like me, you figure you're not missing out on much. I mean, we've got lemon poppyseed muffins, right?Yeah but . .. no.Traditionally served in England with scones or toast at afternoon tea, lemon curd is an experience [...] Continue Reading
5 Natural Remedies For Growing Pains (That Start Working Right Away)
Are achy legs waking your child up at night? If the problem disappears like a bad dream in the morning, it could be growing pains. About 25-40% of children will suffer from growing pains at one point or another, usually between the ages of three and twelve. (1) And obviously parents suffer, too, because, um, sleep deprivation!In this post we'll [...] Continue Reading
Top 15 Herb Books for Your Home Apothecary
Sometimes I get funny looks when I mention valerian root tincture or kava tea, like they couldn’t possibly have valid benefits. It’s easy to forget that many common medicines are derived from plants and fungi. For example, did you know that more than 40% of pharmaceuticals that are on the market today - including penicillin - are derived [...] Continue Reading
Easy Greek Salad Recipe
My family loves homemade ranch dressing and yours probably does too . . . but not every night, right? If you've ever picked at your go-to salad because you've had it one too many times lately, this fresh Greek salad recipe is for you. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, plump tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy bell pepper and the all important flavors of [...] Continue Reading
