If you live in Texas like I do, then you already know… the unofficial state bird is basically the mosquito, so you need a good mosquito spray. Between baseball games, lake days, porch sitting, backyard dinners, and watering flowers in the evening, summer means we spend a lot of time outdoors around here. And while…
Digestive Tea for Bloating & Gut Support
If Your Stomach Has Been Off… If your stomach has been off… bloated, noisy, just not right… this is the soothing digestion tea I make. Y’all know I’ve dealt with my fair share of gut issues, so I’m always looking for simple, natural ways to support my gut. When my stomach starts feeling inflamed or…
Easy, Non-Toxic DIY Fruit & Veggie Wash (That Actually Works)
Before any fruits or vegetables ever make it into my fridge, they get washed. This is something I started doing years ago when my kids were little and we were constantly running from practice to practice. I learned quickly that if fruit was clean and ready to eat, they grabbed it. If it wasn’t, they…
Fresh Start Sage Spray
A Gentle Way to Welcome a New Season into Your Home Long before shelves were lined with synthetic sprays and artificial fragrances, herbs were simply part of everyday homemaking. Sage was a staple in kitchens, often hanging to dry, simply because it worked. It freshened the air, added warmth to meals, and connected the home…
Fire Cider: My Cozy Fall Kitchen Tradition (With a Kick)
Every fall, when the air shifts just a little and my kitchen starts smelling like simmer pots and spice blends, I pull out my big glass jar. Because that’s when it’s officially Fire Cider season. Fire Cider has been around for generations. Originally rooted in folk herbalism, it’s a homemade herbal tonic made with raw…