Sacred Winter Bath Ritual: Milk & Honey Herbal Sage Soak

Winter accords us no greater luxury than the simple-yet-opulent pleasure of a hot bath. Turn your tub time into a sacred ritual with natural elements like herbs, fresh milk, honey, and, of course, lots of candles! We begin, of course, with candles. Lots and lots and lots of candles. The Sabbats are more of seasons […] … Continue reading Sacred Winter Bath Ritual: Milk & Honey Herbal Sage Soak

OUR FIVE FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR A HEALTHY SLEEP

For some people, it takes about ten seconds from their head hitting the pillow before they’re fast asleep and dreaming. But for others, sleep can prove to be an elusive state of being that they can never quite get to, no matter how hard they try. Sure, maybe you can fall asleep (after about an … Continue reading OUR FIVE FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR A HEALTHY SLEEP

Plants that improve your Health and Home [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

From lavender to lemongrass, rosemary to aloe vera, plants can do wonders for our wellbeing, emotion and the environment around us. We’ve looked at our favourite outdoor and indoor plants renowned for improving both our health and our homes, and compiled them into a cheat sheet – where you can learn to grow them yourself! via … Continue reading Plants that improve your Health and Home [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

The name of this recipe is a homage to one of my go-to cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking, where the extra-special recipes have the moniker “Cockaigne” added. The word comes from a middle-English fable meaning “luxurious and idle paradise;” or abundance! Feel free to add other delicious herbs to the recipe such as organic Vanilla … Continue reading ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

MEDICINAL HERBS: WOOD BETONY

Stachys Officinalis Also, Known As: Betony Lousewort Purple Betony Wood Betony The herb known as the wood betony is commonly considered to be the most important among the Anglo-Saxon herbs. There are at least twenty-nine uses of the wood betony in the treatment of physical diseases. At one time, the wood betony was probably also […] … Continue reading MEDICINAL HERBS: WOOD BETONY