Old-Fashioned DIY Cough Syrup with Honey and Kitchen Herbs (No Elderberry or Apothecary Needed)

On the farm, our go-to is usually a wild cherry bark syrup I keep on hand for the colder months. But let’s be honest—there are times when the kids are coughing, and I realize I haven’t brewed a fresh batch yet. That’s when I head to the kitchen and grab what’s already there: honey, garlic, onion, gi...

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Our Favorite Homemade Gummies: From Fire Cider to Elderberry & Beyond

When I think of gummies, I tend to think of the brightly colored red, green, and yellow gummy bears of my childhood. While they bring back nostalgic memories of traveling to California to visit family, I shudder now as an adult when I think about what they are made with… corn syrup, synthetic dyes l...

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How to Make Elderberry Jam

I am a huge fan of elderberries, and not just because they are a natural plant here in the Pacific Northwest! They have such wonderful medicinal value and are probably the best-tasting medicinal herb — aside from maybe peppermint. These berries can be made into various products, including tea, tinct...

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How to Make Elderberry Syrup (and Ways to Use It!)

We’ve long sung the praises of elderberry here on the blog! We love it in syrup for pancakes, in chia pudding, and even in homemade sea moss gummies. Not only are elderberries delicious, but they also boast numerous medicinal and health benefits. One of the better ways of consuming it is in homemade...

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DIY Herbal Cough Drops: Natural Homemade Alternatives

This time of year, the colds and flu are around more than we would like, and they have us dreaming of warmer summer days when we have bugs and humidity to deal with instead. While many of us have seen those bright, colorful cough drops at the grocery store as part of the cold and flu care section, w...

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Starbucks Medicine Ball (Copycat Recipe)

Love the Starbucks®  drink popularly referred to as Medicine Ball by customers, but don’t love having to run out to the coffee shop and spend a ton of money on it? You’re speaking our language. While the drink is certainly tasty — and could be helpful if you’re under the weather — it can get a bit p...

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Safely Canning Elderberry Syrup & Preservation Options

Known for its healing properties and therapeutic benefits, the elderberry is still commonly used in the prevention and treatment of many ailments. 

Despite the elderberry being controversial at times, the plant with the amazing power of its berries, is a powerful natural remedy. The berries are nut...

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How to Make Homemade Cough Syrup with Wild Cherry Bark

Women have long been the caregivers of their families, and have been treating the ailments of their loved ones for centuries. While plenty of people currently see the use of herbs for remedies as being a "new age" practice, it has a long and rich history that can be traced back thousands of years.

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Sea Moss Gummies (With Elderberry)

 

 

 

Whether it be organic sea moss gummies or a sea moss supplement, sea moss is on the minds of many right now. A lot of the popularity comes from the 102 vitamins and minerals that are contained in sea moss. However, there is a difference in quality versus premium quality in the type of sea m...

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Best Tea for A Cold

 

As much we many of us would like to admit that the events of 2020 didn’t change our normal, something as simple as a cold and flu can have quite different effects on social relationships than it use to. A home remedy for the cold and flu are now even more important than they were prior to C-vid. ...

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How to Make Aronia Berry Syrup (+ Elderberry)

 

Learn how to make a decoction of Aronia berries, elderberries, and other immune-boosting herbs to make a delicious tasting Aronia berry syrup packed with healthful benefits to help ward off the cold and flu.

Most people are aware of the health benefits of elderberries, especially elderberry syru...

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Herbs for Colds, Coughs & Flu Part II

Diet, rest, hydration are just the start of preventing colds, coughs, and the flu. But what happens when you catch that virus going around? Natural herbal medicines are a great way to try and help those symptoms out at home when they are in their earliest stages. 

In last week's post (Tools for P​r...

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