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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 …

If you have ever consulted with me about immune system health, there is no doubt that elderberries have come up in our conversation. While I prefer Elderberry Tincture for everyday use, I still make a couple of good batches of elderberry syrup each fall and winter season. The kids love it, and it is great on pancakes!My elderberry syrup recipe includes echinacea because while elderberries are amazing on their own, there is some good research that shows what it does when combined with elderb …

Studies have shown that bentonite clay can treat poison ivy rash and speed up healing following a reaction, and this DIY clay mask for poison ivy recipe is a genuine triple threat to poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and other plant based and / or contact allergic reaction.This remedy is the ideal alternative to calamine lotion and it is way more effective at extracting the oils that cause irritation, blistering, pain, and that dreaded itch. Additionally, the mixture is loaded with compounds …

The one thing that I hear from clients is their reservation to try tinctures. I can't relate to being afraid of the taste since I have taken tinctures my entire life and actually crave different herbs at different times. One of the easiest ways to take tinctures is to make the drops into a tea, cold or hot, or add it to an existing drink. Today I am going to share with you my summer allergy cherry sparkler recipe, one of my all time favorite summer drinks for allergy season.As written, the flavo …

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 …

When we are not feeling well it is hard to get down anything. This is especially true where children are concerned. Most homemade electrolyte recipes are tasteless, or have no taste at all.  Store bought electrolyte drinks are often full of sugar, dye, and other unhealthy ingredients, and aren't any better for enticing a child to drink. My herbal electrolyte drink has all of the immune boosting, tummy soothing, cramp preventing, and other benefits of the herbal tea. Plus, it …

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 …