You’ve likely heard of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)—it’s a popular sugar alternative—but did you know that it comes from a plant of the same name? 

Store-bought stevia packets and all-natural stevia couldn’t be more different. Most of those packets contain a sugar derivative, while the plant is pa...

Creating your own home apothecary is such a valuable tool for you and your family — especially with pharmaceutical shortages becoming more and more common. It's time to have a backup plan using the herbs that God made - some of them right in our own backyards!

Not only can an apothecary help you...

Menopause is certainly filled with ups and downs! If you’ve been experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and hormonal imbalance, you know just how disruptive they can be. As mothers and grandmothers, we just don’t have time for all of that! We’ve got littles to take care of, not to ment...

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

Coffee- that smell in the morning, the kind that wakes you up, is one that 150,000 Americans depend on every morning. Caffeine is the reason that many Americans drink coffee. It provides a pick-me-up, it boosts mood and energy as well as acting as a stimulant to the brain. 

Chances are if you ar...

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 ...

Ginger is a popular ingredient in many tea blends from Golden milk to traditional marsala chai blends. Ginger also has a host of wonderful health benefits and while ginger is great in a homemade natural water flavoring, making tea from fresh ginger has even more health benefits.  After a deep div...

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...

Here we talk a lot about kombucha scobys, and if they are moldy or not and how to flavor your kombucha , and kombucha benefits but often we leave out chatting about the quality of the ingredients that make up the best kombucha brew. And while there is tea and there is the scoby the best water to ...

For many mothers, starting the day with a cup of coffee or tea latte is a comforting morning routine. Its our quiet time before the kids get out of bed. However, store-bought coffee creamers often contain chemicals, additives, and processed sugars that can be harmful to our health. While we all w...

Did you know that before the FDA was established in 1906 and before the mid 1800's the first drugs came from natural sources and existed in the form of herbs, plants, roots, vines and fungi?

As our family business grew over time we went through a great man different types of labels and packaging...