By Amanda Rose | Conifers
Even though my children and I live in the middle of a national forest — the Sequoia National Forest and the world’s largest living trees (the giant redwoods) — we too have to be intentional about taking in nature. My boys also default to video games instead of outdoor play and hiking. It is almost […]
Continue readingBy Amanda Rose | Elderberry
Home remedies for common illnesses such as the flu are exciting by all counts, but this fruit may be particularly exciting because, in our case, it grows wild near us. We can harvest it easily and for free. We use it in elderberry syrup and elderberry tea. Is elderberry really effective against the flu? In […]
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By Amanda Rose | Lemon Balm
Anxiety attacks really make no sense to a rational mind. They come on strong and there is really very little you can do in that moment, completely overtaken by smothering emotions. I woke up one morning last week completely consumed with anxiety over my son’s teeth. Mind you, he had not been in an accident […]
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By Amanda Rose | Cilantro
This is a go-to condiment in our household. It’s simple and every single ingredient (all two of them) is healthy. In times of recovery and needing extra nutrition, this is especially good to keep stock. This idea is so simple that it hardly demands a recipe, but it is such a nice little healthy addition […]
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By Amanda Rose | Rosemary
I love experimenting with the flavors of herbs and plants right outside my door and rosemary is prolific here on our property. The boys and I have turned the rosemary flavor into a fun summer spritzer with peach but it had never occurred to me to add it to my warm tea until I caught […]
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By Amanda Rose | Mint
There is something magical about the bright flavor of peppermint. I love to add peppermint extract to my coffee, particularly when I need a little extra perk. The freshness perks me up. With mint growing all over our yard and increase in the forest nearby, of course I’ve wondered how to make peppermint extract myself. […]
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