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When mixing, use a plastic spoon, as metal can reduce the effectiveness of the clay. The amount you use will vary depending on the size of the area you are applying it to. Start with a small amount of clay and adjust based on your desired thickness. Apply your clay poultice to the affected area, allow it to dry and then wipe it off. https://www.followthewildflowers.com/blog/dandelions monthly 0.5 2019-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1557774650039-FP201R2VZL8PN50X2G4I/dandelion.jpg Blog - Why You Shouldn’t Kill Your Dandelions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1557774810546-OD1DPIHKITGU4A56DPAM/Dandelion_mocha.jpg Blog - Why You Shouldn’t Kill Your Dandelions - Dandelion Mocha My favourite tea is Rosemary Gladstar’s Dandelion Mocha, which I’ve adapted slightly to fit my obsession of blending hot drinks. 3 TBSP roasted or dried dandelion root 3 cups of filtered water 1 TBSP cocoa powder 2 TBSP coconut milk (full fat) 1 TBSP maple syrup or honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract To make, decoct the dandelion root in the filtered water for 30 - 40 minutes. Once your decoction is ready and still warm, add 1 cup of the liquid. plus the remainder of the ingredients into blender. Blend on high and serve. 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The most popular being, Lavandula angustifolia - English Lavender (native to the Mediterranean) and Lavandula dentata - French Lavender. English lavender is often called, Common Lavender and is usually what you see in pictures of those beautiful fields of rolling lavender. It is actually an extremely hardy plant and grows really well in gardens as long as its placed in well drained soil, and in a spot where it can soak up plenty of sunlight. English lavender will bloom late spring to early summer, so you’ll want to harvest as buds appear, but before the flowers bloom. This will ensure you’re capturing all of the beautiful medicinal qualities of the plant. When you harvest, remember to leave a few sets of leaves on each stem in order to promote regrowth. Once you’re finished your harvest, you can bunch your lavender and hang them it upside down to dry. It’s important to hang in a warm, dry spot, out of sunlight. We had the pleasure of peaking into the drying room at Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm, and it was rows upon rows of lovely lavender drying. 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Cover with the lid and leave to sit in a cool dry place for two weeks, giving it a couple gentle shakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1552874935975-XWIW7OA2TK6RJL3X2DMK/face_cream.jpeg Recipes - Homemade Face Cream Once your rose oil is ready, you’re all set to make your face cream. Add prepared rose oil, coconut oil and beeswax to a double boiler, or something you rigged up to resemble a double boiler. Gently melt the oils (without boiling) to blend together. Then, set aside and add your vitamin E, jojoba oil, and essential oils. Mixing to combine and leave the mixture to cool for several hours. Once cooled, add arrow root powder if you don’t like your end result to be too greasy and then use a mixer, or hand mixer to gently whip the mixture into a soft creamy texture. https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/moisturizing-oatmeal-mask monthly 0.5 2019-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1550084950827-AOU4C5DKPCT0I6YS1O1N/oatmeal_mask Recipes - Moisturizing Oatmeal Mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1550174320706-RXCW1T99EP9CU81GS74L/calendula_oatmeal_lavender.jpeg Recipes - Moisturizing Oatmeal Mask - To make 1 TBSP raw honey 1/2 cup ground oats 2-3 drops lavender essential oil 3 TBSP calendula oil (calendula oil recipe) https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/sea-goddess-latte monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1548794432230-06Z1FGEQF4ESDQ0VXI5X/sea-goddess-latte Recipes - Sea Goddess Latte https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/reishi-mushroom-latte monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1546892932870-IC2BFHBGXIPHHI8J5F7U/mushroom-tea-latte Recipes - Reishi Mushroom Latte https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/rosemary-orange-gin-cocktail monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1544125975348-9SB0KO146UYK4TYGVGUZ/rosemary_gin_cocktail.JPG Recipes - Rosemary Orange Gin Cocktail https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/2018/11/30/easy-blender-latte monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1543602807966-4S0G6QN1HJXLECSQVZTY/easy_blender_coffee.jpeg Recipes - Easy Blender Latte https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/easy-natural-home-cleaners monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1543170047994-I3MB8WSX4A1WOJWOJ4VM/diy_lemon_orange_cleaner.jpg Recipes - DIY Natural Home Cleaners - Lemon & Orange Infused Cleaner 2 oranges, peels only 2 lemons, peels only Vinegar Gladd mason jar Add peels into clean, dry glass mason jar and pour vinegar to cover the peels. Seal the jar and store in a cool dark place for two weeks. After 2-3 weeks, strain out the peels and your vinegar cleaning mixture is ready to use. Add 1 cup of your vinegar cleaning solution into your spray bottle and mix with 3 cups water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1543170791052-DAPGFTRU6L1XVLGTYVIG/diy_fridge_cleaner.jpg Recipes - DIY Natural Home Cleaners - Lemon Fridge cleaner 1 cup white vinegar 2 cups hot water 15 drops lemon essential oil Mix all ingredients in your spray bottle, spray inside the fridge and wipe away stuck on food and stains with a damp cloth. https://www.followthewildflowers.com/recipes/diy-healing-salve monthly 0.5 2019-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1543954897183-CWYL6UHC20CCNNFLXV16/healing_salve.jpeg Recipes - DIY Healing Salve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1542753370798-IWI9B45ZL0ZJU9DWP761/fullsizeoutput_1824.jpeg Recipes - DIY Healing Salve - Calendula Oil 1 1/2 cups of dried calendula 3 cups olive oil Crush the dried calendula with a mortar and pestle, then add herbs and oil to a clean glass jar. Work out any air bubbles with a clean knife or spoon, seal the jar and mark it with the date. Store the jar in a sunny place and let sit for 3-6 weeks. If you’re short on time and don’t want to wait 3-6 weeks for your oil, you can make it using the stove top method. Simply set up a double boiler. Add your herbs and over with your oil. Once warm, turn the boiler down to low and let the oil and herbs cook for several hours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b94451f70e80221c4a10c88/1543955586959-FP75HDEJS1TWNEEQ31TS/healing_calendula_salve.jpg Recipes - DIY Healing Salve - Calendula salve 2 cups calendula oil 1/2 cup beeswax (use carnauba or jojoba wax for a vegan alternative) Pour your oil into a saucepan and slowly heat on low Slowly add your wax (I used beeswax) and stir until combined and melted You can do a quick spoon test and add more oil or wax if you need to adjust the consistency Quickly pour your salve into clean containers Seal with lids, label and store in the fridge. You don’t want your salve to melt. If stored properly in a cool location, salve can last from 1-3 years. 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An interesting turn of events, I know. Since struggling with IBS for most of my young adult years, I sought the help of a Naturopathic Doctor, and changed my diet to focus on whole foods to help heal my gut. This started my journey into living a holistic lifestyle and I have never looked backed. When my daughter Jude was born, I started looking more deeply into the best way to incorporate our holistic lifestyle into Jude’s routine. Spending time in our garden, and caring for our plants (house-plants included) is such a rewarding and therapeutic feeling, that I cannot wait to share with Jude. 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