lemon

Do you want to have more energy, improve your digestion, or sleep better? These are just a few reasons why people embark on a detox.

If you’re looking to warm up with something delicious, or to nourish your skin after spending the summer outdoors, cozy up with a bowl of pumpkin soup this fall.

The jack-o’-lanterns will be gone in a flash around Halloween, and if you are organically making your own creations, you likely have larders groaning with jars of pumpkin puree.

Last week I talked about some great herbs to help light the way through the darker months of autumn and winter.  A beautiful time of year, for sure, but difficult for those who don’t respond well to the loss of light or the holiday season. 

This week, let’s get into some fantastic essential oils to lighten the heart as the outside light grows dim.  

So you might be wondering what lemon snow exactly is…I remember making it in my first grade class. One of my classmates brought in a recipe for “lemon snow” and the teacher thought it would be cool to make it. It was essentially a lemon popsicle in a paper cup, made with milk, lemon juice, and sugar. So strange…it was probably some ancient Scandinavian recipe from my classmate’s family lineage. I just remember it tasting so good and being possibly the most lemony and zesty thing I’ve ever had.

Looking to add a little excitement to your glass of water? Many of the products used for flavoring your water are unnatural and often contain chemicals you wouldn’t want to put in your body. If you are interested in finding alternatives, check out these 10 neat ways to naturally flavor your water.

Rosemary and Watermelon

There’s something so European-chic about muesli; I can just picture a fashionable French lady eating it on her balcony while watching the sunrise. But that’s not the only reason I’m getting into it lately. Muesli is also a super filling yet healthy breakfast option that comes together in a snap.

Enjoy a good carbonated drink every once in a while? Same here, but the problem is, most conventional sodas are bad for your health. With all their artificial flavors (and colors), plus added sugars, it's best to avoid them. But what about when you really want a carbonated, sweet beverage instead of the usual fix of water? Well, you're in luck: Making homemade sodas that are healthy is surprisingly easy. You just have to have a little time, dedication, and imagination (and all the right supplies, of course).

While castor oil is no “wonder drug” to take all your hair problems away, it is an oil that’s high in nutrients and can add life to locks devoid of moisture, nutrition, and shine.

Essential oils are immensely useful and are loads of fun to work with, sniff, and collect. I usually have about 80 of them at any given time! Essential oils are very concentrated aromatic oils that are distilled or pressed from plants. Similar oils, called absolutes, are obtained via solvent extraction from more delicate botanicals like tuberose and jasmine (more on these in a future article).