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Who doesn’t love a freshly cooked home cooked meal? I think that all of us do, and our pets are no exception. This easy DIY Chicken and Quinoa Dog Food Recipe is a favorite for both of our dogs, even our pickiest eater, Rosie. Making homemade dog food has worked out so well for us that we have transitioned to feeding home cooked meals to our dogs at every meal and treat. We use only organic human food grade ingredients, and we still spend just over half of what we were paying for premium d …

I can literally think of dozens of reasons to join a book club, but I am going to give you just my top ten that apply to any club you decide to join. There is no book club norm. Book clubs can be as fun, or serious, or quirky as each group dictates them to be. I mean, book clubs are really just a place to gather with other readers and talk about books, right? But they offer also offer healthful benefits for body and mind. The best advice that I can offer you today is to join without overthinking …

Summer is coming to a close, and we are in full back to school mode. My back to school essential oil recipes are designed to put your student in the state of mind for learning while helping to support immunity and common ailments now that school is back in session! Scroll to the Bottom for Printable Recipe Cards! Pre-Game Sleep 4 drops Frankincense + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Chamomile Looking for a ready to use sleep essential oil blend? We use The Herbal Toad's Sleep Essential Oil Roll-On, m …

Why We Chose These Ingredients Senna Leaf - Also known as the cassia marilandica or locust plant, these leaves have commonly been used for its laxative properties. Senna contains glycosides, which are a group of organic compound that work by smoothing the muscles of the digestive system. Licorice Root - Used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavor can be extracted. It's uses include soot …

The following are suggested herbal dosage guidelines for children to help you know how much herbs, teas, and tinctures to give children. Please take note that these are general guidelines. The quality of the herbs, the child's weight and the child's overall health should be taken into consideration when figuring how much herbal tea or tincture is right for your child.  The Herbal Toad states child safety in the 'more details' section of each product listing. The following guidelin …