Category: Herbcraft
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ROSES FOR YOUR TOESES
Valentine’s Day was two days ago so if you happened upon some roses that day, they probably already have begun to wilt. Why not get some more life out of them and make a foot bath? I’ll show you how to do it. I actually didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, but I did buy…
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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DRIED FLORAL BOOKMARKS
It hit me the other day that I haven’t seen flowers for a few months. I’m a cereal flower photo taker and after scrolling through the photos in my phone, the last photo of a flower I took was October 4th, that’s 4 months ago! Too long without flowers. Since it’s still winter and fresh…
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WINTERTIME LIP SALVE
This wintertime lip salve has opened the flood gates for me as far as my mental health goes. It all started with what feels like an intense winter and how it was affecting my well being. I’ve been in this place before and started to recognize a pattern in it all. I’ve had the privilege…
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CALENDULA OIL DIY
About a month ago I combined calendula petals and grapeseed oil in a mason jar. I infused them in a sunny window, giving them a good shake almost every day. It’s now ready to be strained and I’ll show you how. You can read about that post here. There are a few things I use…
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TOILET FIZZIES DIY
These last few months I’ve been taking healthy cleaning a lot more seriously. By healthy cleaning I mean non-toxic products with a preference for free and clear. Most commercial products contain chemicals that are toxic for humans and animals. I’m not down for that. I discovered these toilet fizzies that I want to share with…
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CRANBERRY CROCKPOT POTPOURRI DIY
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the aroma of it all. I adore the smell of Christmas trees, cinnamon and freshly baked cookies. I look forward to the way the outside smells when it gets really cold, almost like a fresh and refreshing scent. To make things extra holiday-ey, I like to…
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ELDERBERRY HONEY
Elderberry has been used for centuries in folk medicine. And it has definitely made a comeback in the last few years. Products like elderberry syrup are more popular now than ever. And I’m all about it. What’s so Good about Elderberry? Touted for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, elderberry is commonly used for cold and…
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FIRE CIDER
Ahh, fire cider. A staple for the fall and winter season. I’m going to show you how I make this traditional remedy. Follow along! I take a spoonful of the cider daily. It helps me protect my immune system when it’s most vulnerable during the cold and flu season. WHAT IS FIRE CIDER? Fire cider…
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CITRUS GARLAND
I’ve seen citrus garland posts all over the internet lately and I’ve totally been influenced. I had a few oranges and a lime that were on the cusp of going bad so, Voila! Garland! I’ll show you how I made mine. The first step is to dehydrate the citrus to slow down their decomposition. To…
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FOUR THIEVES ROOM SPRAY
Have you ever heard of four thieves oil? If you’re unfamiliar, here’s a quick recap. During the black plague, there were these grave-robbers who raided the homes of the plague victims but never seemed to get the plague themselves. The thieves anointed their bodies in vinegar infused with herbs that would protect them from the…