by Susan McDonald | May 5, 2021 | Herbs
This time of year we are all anxious to get our hands into the soil and see fresh plants grow. Herbs are my favorite, because I can use them all summer in salads and teas.A few packets of seeds and a little potting soil is all you need to get started. Here are some...
by Susan McDonald | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Recently we started making a special baby lotion that is unscented and especially appropriate for the sensitive skin of little babies and small children. We make it with Cherry Kernel Oil and Grape Seed oil, instead of the nut oils that we use in our adult lotions....
by Susan McDonald | Feb 19, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Why would jasmine be wonderful during this pandemic? Because it increases alertness and brightens spirits. Who doesn’t need a little uplifting these days, as we wait for vaccinations? And the house is full of working moms and dads and children and their new pets… It’s...
by Susan McDonald | Jan 8, 2021 | Essentials Oils, Uncategorized
Essential oils from citrus fruits are created by cold-pressing the rinds of the skin. Neroli, the flower of the orange tree, has an intoxicating fragrance often used in perfumes. If you are lucky enough to visit an orange orchard when it is in bloom,...
by Susan McDonald | Dec 28, 2020 | Self Care
In this time after the holidays, when the rush is over, take time to care for yourself. This year most of us will be happy to see the end of 2020 and the arrival of 2021. But we still need to be cautious and take care of ourselves and our families. Try some of these...
