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The top 10 essential oils I always have on hand
Recently, I sent out a question to the wonderful readers on my newsletter list asking what overwhelms them most when it comes to wellness and essential oils. I got some really great questions, but the one that came in time and again was: What are the top essential...
Top 12 non-toxic personal care products (that you don’t have to make yourself)
Right now as you read this page, there are about 700 chemicals coursing through your body, many of which likely came from the cleaning supplies and personal care products that line store shelves.¹ Seven. Hundred. How is that even remotely ok? These chemicals...
3 steps for finding more time to learn about herbs
You're intrigued by herbalism and the idea of using natural remedies to keep your family healthy - you've always wanted to be the Village Wise Woman, after all. You've just got one problem: time. There are already lots of commitments in your life and the thought of...
Becoming the village wise woman
A few years ago, I had an idea. A vision, really. It was a new trajectory for my work, a complete departure from what I had been doing. And in some ways, it wasn't. Over the years, I had been dancing around the idea in my blog topics, not knowing that I was already...
Should you DIY or buy natural skincare products?
You've decided to use all-natural products to protect yourself and your family from the toxic chemicals that are abundant in today's personal care products. But. Do you DIY or buy? And while it would be really easy to give you a cut and dry answer to the question,...
How to make and use lavender oil facial cleanser (oil cleansing method)
Today I wanted to share a quick recipe for lavender oil facial cleanser. It's used for the oil cleansing method and if you're not familiar with the oil cleansing method, I recommend checking out this post first. This cleanser takes just a few simple ingredients and...
3 ways to use calendula herb for happy skin
You've probably run across Calendula in your herbal research. You may even have some in your herbal apothecary. (If you need help building your apothecary and keeping it simple, be sure to check out this free guide.) But you might not know exactly what to do with it....
3 most common herbal remedy mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)
You're already feeling a bit in over your head. I mean, things escalated pretty quickly once you decided to start making herbal remedies. The Pinterest boards. The supply lists. The herbs. Oh my gosh, the herbs! How are there SO many?! Your wishlist is already over a...
How to use essential oils safely with kids
You want to keep your family healthy naturally. You know, based on your research, that plant-based remedies are a good move. They're safe. They're effective. They can save you a lot of money. And you like that essential oils are a super easy way to use herbs in your...
DIY Massage Oil for Couples
I'm big on connection. When it comes to my marriage, though, I know all to well how easy it is to drift apart as a couple. Between my business and my husband's role as a paramedic captain, things get busy. Add in our four children and it’s a miracle we have a chance...
Essential oils for self-care (or how I avoid having meltdowns in public)
A couple years ago, I was sitting in church with my husband and I was ... pissed. My body was rigid, I was pitched forward in my seat and I was barely breathing, save for some very irritated sighs. It was clear that I was not in the same cheery mood I'd been in when...
Become an herbalist: Spotlight on Herbal Academy of New England
Several years ago, I began my herbal learning journey. After I realized the amazing healing power of plants when I was looking for alternative options for my health (because growing up on an herb farm and coming from a family of herbal healers clearly didn't get it...