Nicole

Nicole, blog contributor, is a Pacific Northwest native. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish and is a published copywriter and professional photographer. Nicole is also a consultant for successful local herbalists. She is often trail running, photographing nature, making DIY body care projects, digging in her garden, or savoring time with her family and little rescue dog, Sage.

Recent Posts

Elder Flower Simple Syrup and Cocktail Recipes


Recently, Mountain Rose Herbs visited Devon Young of the Nitty Gritty Life homesteading blog on her beautiful property in Amity, Oregon. Nestled between the rolling green hills of wine country, her charming old-fashioned farmhouse bustles with eight children, a host of farm animals, and some friendly furry pets. Devon truly homesteads (“doing things the hard way”), which means she practices subsistence agriculture as much as possible.

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Vanilla Cardamom Lip Balm

Easy to make and a great self-care tool to always have on hand, lip balm is one of my favorite DIY projects to make at home. With endless options for scents and butters, they can be fully customized and take only 10 minutes from start to final pour to make. Plus, you end up with a beautiful finished product without a long list of chemicals (like what you might find in some big brand lip balms).

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Host an Herbal Game Night!

Growing up, game night was one of my favorite things. Whether playing at a campground with my family by lantern light, or in my living room on a winter evening with friends while sipping hot cider, game night was something special to look forward to all year long. Much of the magic of game night was found in gathering with others and sharing the same activity. Now as a parent, I know that one of the best things about board games is how they engage our brains and cognitive process. What a great thing to combine that wonderful benefit with my love of herbs.

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Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe


In my household, with all of our food sensitivities, it can be hard to satisfy sweet tooth cravings. Vegan baked goods can often seem dry and bland, and my son has lamented a couple of times that all of the fun things have dairy. Tackling fun recipes within the framework of these limitations can seem overwhelming, especially for those of us who aren't professional vegan chefs! In the spirit of my own sweet tooth and with the hope to devise a truly yummy baked vegan treat, my partner and I experimented with this recipe using Mountain Rose Herbs ingredients until we found success.

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Nicole

Nicole, blog contributor, is a Pacific Northwest native. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish and is a published copywriter and professional photographer. Nicole is also a consultant for successful local herbalists. She is often trail running, photographing nature, making DIY body care projects, digging in her garden, or savoring time with her family and little rescue dog, Sage.

Recent Posts

Elder Flower Simple Syrup and Cocktail Recipes

Take a peek into the homesteading life of the Nitty Gritty Mama, and learn how she transforms fresh elder flowers into a tasty simple syrup for a light, delicious spring cocktail recipe!
WRITTEN BY Nicole

May 15, 2018

Vanilla Cardamom Lip Balm

Looking for the perfect homemade lip balm recipe? Check out our vanilla cardamom lip balm formula featuring a sweet yet warmly fragrant essential oil blend.
WRITTEN BY Nicole

April 23, 2018

Host an Herbal Game Night!

Do you love botanical education? Here are a few activities to share with the ones you love for an evening of learning, laughter, and fun snacks!
WRITTEN BY Nicole

July 26, 2017

Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Follow this easy recipe to make your own delicious, soft, cinnamon buns that taste great with organic tea!
WRITTEN BY Nicole

January 13, 2017