(Affiliate disclosure) Beeswax is a natural by-product of the honey bees. It’s an amazing preserver and essential ingredient in honey bee hives. It offers stabilization of the honeycomb and essential structures. When honey is extracted from the honeycomb by the beekeeper, the wax is left. It’s typically filtered and put into blocks or pellets to…
Fill your home with the scent of cinnamon applesauce ornaments! These are a favorite Christmas time craft here on the homestead. These make a great personalized touch to gift tags, garland or on their own on your Christmas tree.
A few weeks ago, I shared with my Instagram friends all that I keep in my holistic medicine cabinet in illness & wellness during the fall and winter months. It was such a popular topic that my friends asked for details, so I thought to put it together in a blog post for easy reference….
We all know that littles enjoy playing with something. Whether it’s toys, stick or something they aren’t supposed to be playing with – anything can become a toy. As my oldest son becomes more able to play more independently, I find that he is easily entertained with simple materials. Play dough is definitely at the…
A few weeks ago, one in our family was experiencing an idiopathic rash. It was absolutely frustrating to try and decipher what was causing it as nothing has changed in our microcosm. Even so, I had basics to help support their overactive immune system and reduce the minor discomfort being experienced on their skin. Colloidal…
Prep Notes Dried black elderberries or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen Filtered water Fresh or dried ginger root Cinnamon powder, or bark Whole cloves or clove powder Raw honey Large saucepan Cooking Time 40-45 Minutes on Stovetop Ingredients 2/3 cup dried black elderberries or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen 3½ cups of filtered water 2…
