It's not spring according to the calendar yet, but it sure feels like it here on the coast. We were lucky this winter in that we had a very

I found myself reflecting back on the 2023 and all the obstacles I faced, and how I got through them.

Summer activities and things I've had to learn to do on my own since my husband's passing.

Stumbling through grief and fulfilling promises. How I am coping with my husband's loss.

A blog post about getting ready for the holidays during cold and flu season. I've included some of my favorite home remedies.

This blog post talks about the benefits of patchouli essential oil.

This blog discusses uses for grapefruit essential oil.

A tincture is made using the flowers, leaves, bark, and sometimes roots of the plant.

A brief explanation of labeling guidelines here in the U.S.

Spring has sprung here in Maine but today it's raining, and I’m actually glad. I needed a break. With spring comes lots of outside cleanup,

Januarys are cold, dark, and long; the perfect time of year to tackle projects you have been procrastinating about. I started one of those

Hi everyone and welcome back. Are you ready for the holidays? I can hardly believe how fast time flies; it seems as if it was just the...

Hi everyone and happy fall! Boy summer sure flew by quickly. I hope you had a chance to get out and have some fun. We attended some...

Here is a list I compiled of the top ten ingredients to avoid in your personal care and toiletry products. I hope this encourages you to bec

Speaking of scents, the topic for this post is scent blending. On this big beautiful planet, we are blessed to experience so many scents ran

Today I’ll give you a quick chemistry lesson because yes there is chemistry involved in the soap making p

I’m often asked how I started my journey into the soap making world. Friends that I grew up with will tell you I preferred a carrot over a c