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My Valentines Herbal Latte Recipe is light and delicious, Whether you drink it hot for a cozy night in, or ice it for the perfect on-the-go drink, it tastes amazing either way. It was originally developed for adults in mind, but it has turned out to be a favorite for everyone, including the children in our family. The recipe is easy to make, so it is a good choice for getting the kids in on experimenting with tea.Get The Printable Sheet of Recipe Cards -> HEREIngredients2 cups of dairy o …

Lemon Essential Oil has many, many properties that help promote health, mental and physical energy levels, purification. It is most often used with acne, high blood pressure, allergies, respiratory issues, and cleaning. Its invigorating and warming aroma freshens, sanitizes, and invigorates. There are endless uses for Lemon Essential Oil.  Today I present to you my favorite common uses.Add 2 drops to every 100mL water in an aromatherapy diffuser for the above causes.Add a few drops t …

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 dog food …

Spring is just around the corner, and where we live, it already feels like it has arrived! If you are a dog owner, it is time to start a flea and tick prevention routine. It can be hard to get control of a flea or tick infestation once it has begun, and that is why I suggest starting at the first sign of warm weather. My DIY flea and tick spray recipe can be used alone or with other flea and tick preventions.We love using this recipe at our house, but remember, all animals react differently to …

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 Sleep4 drops Frankincense + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops ChamomileLooking for a ready to use sleep essential oil blend? We use The Herbal Toad's Sleep Essential Oil Roll-On, massag …

Rice sensory is great. It’s easy, quick to put together, and it’s almost always certain you’ll have all the supplies ready, right in your kitchen! Dying the rice adds that extra fun, and allows you to change it up for the season, or occasion. Then of course, by adding a few drops of essential oil is a great add-in. to spruce up your sensory bin with that familiar smell of that season! This is also a great way to add in calming oils into your children(s) play area.For Valentine’s, I knew I wanted …

This is one of my favorite turkey recipes to serve with my Herb Stuffing.  We eat this every Thanksgiving holiday.15 lb turkey10 tablespoons butter softened2 teaspoons minced garlic3 Tbs Poultry Seasoningsalt and pepper to taste1 onion peeled and quartered1 lemon quartered3 C warmed chicken or turkey brothPreheat oven to 450 degrees while letting turkey stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.Blend together butter, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.Season the …

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa is a delicious fall treat for children and adults alike. We served this at a children’s fall tea party and it was a big hit for children and adults alike.Looking for more ways to incorporate pumpkin spice flavor into your fall time plans? Read my post on 21 Ways to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice (Besides Pumpkin Pie).Serves 63 c. milk (preferably whole)3/4 c. pumpkin puree3 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract1 c. white chocolate chipsWhipped cream, for servingext …

This stuffing is one of our family favorites, and our number one requested recipe by those who have tried it. 1 pound crusty bread cut to bite-size cubes, or store bought dried bread cubes (about 10 cups) 2 medium onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 1 Tbs Poultry Seasoning Blend1 stick unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper, to tasteIf using fresh bread, toast bread in large baking pan or cookie sheet, turning once, until dry (25-30 minutes) …

This time of year I want pumpkin spice everything. One of my favorites is a herbal, good for you, anti inflammatory, Herbal Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe. This deliciousness is not easy to find, especially in our small area, so I scoured the internet for a couple of recipe that might deliver the same great taste at home, and made some changes to make it herbal. After a few misses, and some experimenting. The best part about this Herbal Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is that it’s the topping with all th …