Treat your sweets with herbal goodies: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/valentines-day-herbal-gifts
Author: kristenann
Gluten free, mainly vegetarian herbalist living in beautiful Western Washington, but love to travel. My two boys have various other food intolerances including gluten, so I think and write about food quite a bit. Author of the children's book, The Knight Owl, which has it's own blog:http://theknightowlblog.wordpress.com/.
Starting a Sourdough Starter
Combining sourdough and einkorn flour makes for the most easily digested wheat bread available, even for some who are gluten intolerant. (Not celiacs though of course.) Here’s the beginnings of my sourdough starter at home and how you can make your own: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/sourdough-starter
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Make Your Own Vanilla Infused Oil
For all your perfume body oils and body butters: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/vanilla-oil-diy
Bouquet Garni: How to and Folklore
Adding these traditional herbs to soup adds healthy benefits as well as flavor. Plus, it’s easy enough for kids to put these together (and they enjoy it!) https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/bouquet-garni-traditional-herbs
Chocolate Chip GF Scones (Vegan too!)
Looking for an easy scone recipe that takes less than an hour start to finish? Look no further: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-chip-scones
Why Essential Oils are Better than Fragrance
The quick and dirty on why essential oils are healing while fragrances are detrimental to health: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/fragrance-vs-essential-oils
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Nature’s Secret Language
Everyone knows what gifting a red rose means, but many other flowers, herbs, and trees have special meaning. Here’s a peak into the age-old language of nature: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/the-language-of-nature
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DIY Body Butter Recipe
Here’s a DIY recipe for Body Butter to consider gifting or just for self-care during the drying winter season: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/body-butter-diy
Natural Support for New Year’s Resolutions
Natural supplements and substitutes for supporting New Year’s health goals. Find the list here: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/supplements-and-substitutes-for-new-years-resolutions
Stocking Stuffers for Health and Beauty
Giving gifts to support natural health and beauty sets up New Year’s resolutions for success! Here are some gift ideas to consider for anxiety relief, glowing skin, energy, and more: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/health-and-beauty-stocking-stuffers
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