Sports drinks, vitamin water and energy drinks are all the rage in the summer time when we are all trying to keep our electrolytes up and stay hydrated. But those drinks are packed full of chemicals, dyes and loaded with sugar and other sweeteners. Today I want to introduce you to a tasty alternativ...

If you’re tired of that crash you get after drinking a sugary soda, the caffeine ups and downs, or the weight gain, then it’s time to look into some healthy alternatives to soda! There seems to be an abundance of soft drinks available at the grocery store these days, but don’t worry; there are plent...

If you’ve been experiencing menopause symptoms and want to treat them the natural way, menopause tea is a wonderful option! It makes sense… we grow our own food and bake our own bread, so why wouldn’t we make our own natural remedies too?! 

You can easily make tea for menopause symptoms that may...

Welcome new momma! You have been blessed with a new little one, a treasure, and you want to keep him/her safe from anything harmful. While natural pregnancy and breastfeeding are wonderful options compared to modern pharmaceuticals, in your search for alternatives, you realize that not all herbs are...

Homemade marshmallows are a delicious and affordable candy that can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. But did you know that marshmallow is actually a plant too? DIY marshmallows are also a fun way to use marshmallow root, one of my favorite medicinal herbs, with a variety of tradit...

Fall is the perfect time for visiting with friends and family over a tasty cocktail that captures the flavors of the season. And what better way to make your fall cocktails healthier than by incorporating the natural probiotics that are in kombucha?

Don’t drink alcohol? No worries, in this article ...

Tinctures are one of my favorite ways to use herbs in the home after herbal medicinal teas. They are simple to use for the home herbalist or caregivers wanting natural remedies for their families and loved ones. These concentrated herbal extracts offer a convenient and potent way to harness the h...

Coffee is very much a part of American culture, especially on the West Coast. Having been a coffee drinker myself I can attest to the coffee smell wafting through the air making my brain smile. It is almost like someone flipped on a switch. For many Americans though a day without coffee doesn't s...

Learning how to make herb-infused oils with medicinal herbs is a must-have skill for any home herbalist. Using oils with herbs has been a time-honored tradition for centuries as a way to preserve an herb harvest, enhance flavors in cooking, and also to create healing remedies. 

The ancient Egyptian...

It’s time to use up some of that basil from your summer harvest and learn how to make your own herb infused water  with the addition of fresh fruit for a fruit flavored water. 

Did you know that sometimes drinking water isn’t enough to keep you hydrated? During the heat of the summer when we wor...

Tummy troubles got you down? Always popping chalky ant-acids or spending WAY too much on probiotics? Tired of indigestion every time you eat?

Acid reflux and indigestion along with other digestive woes are really a hindrance to daily life. It's time to add some natural remedies to your daily regime...

Did you know that the first root beer float was invented on August 19th, 1893?

130 years later and we are still enjoying the sweet carbonated drink with the foamy topping. The flavor of root beer still tantalizes our taste buds, but people enjoy root beer with added vanilla ice cream even more than...