Pickled Curry Deviled Eggs

Here are a couple of universal truths about being friends with foodies. The first is that there will never be a gathering that you will leave not absolutely stuffed with a variety of delicious dishes. And the second, is that you will always be looking for unique recipe inspiration for your own creations. Because while I know my friends will love classic potluck faire, there is something deeply satisfying when I’m able to surprise them with something new and exciting. With barbecue and picnic season in full swing I went searching for a new take on a very familiar favorite, deviled eggs.

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Posted by Maia

Summer Dream Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipe

Humans are forever seeking ways to capture the essence of memories. Beyond simple recollection, we seek avenues to bring us back to the feelings that bloomed within us during special moments. Out of all the methods of creating those pathways of memory, harnessing the olfactory system is perhaps one of the most powerful. How many times have you caught a whiff of something and been instantly transported? Pass an off-brand breath mint my way and I am suddenly 8 years old, riding in the backseat of my grandparent’s car, reaching up for one of the mints that were always in the glove box.

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Posted by Maia

DIY Sheet Mask Recipe for Dry Skin

Sheet masks are one of my favorite at-home spa skin care recipes to make. For those of you who may not have heard of them before, sheet masks are a skin care treatment that uses a piece of fabric soaked in a solution that is intended to bring a host of benefits to the skin. They can be found in just about any store that sells skin care products, but they come at the price of additional preservatives for shelf stability and single-use packaging. They also range in price, with the inexpensive ones including less than natural ingredients and the expensive ones being well...expensive! This is why I opt to make my own.

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Posted by Jessicka

Strawberry Matcha Swiss Roll

During the blooming warmth of June, take a cruise along the rural farmland roads of Oregon, and you’re bound to stumble across a local farm with a hand-painted “U-Pick Strawberries” sign proudly displayed out front. If you dream of strawberry season every year as I do, you will have your car parked with a bucket in hand before your eyes have time to adjust to the sunny, red-speckled field before you. After a few blinks, the once eagerly empty bucket will overflow with the ripest and most mouthwatering strawberries that grocery stores could only dream of. If you can resist devouring the entire ruby-red bounty on the way home, these precious berries deserve to shine in a dessert that highlights their vibrant yet delicate flavors, reminiscent of early summer.

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Posted by Hailey

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

My family always has grand goals of getting out to the mountains once a month for a couple nights of tent camping from May through October. Camping in the shoulder months often means chilly temperatures and rain, which we’ve gotten good at dealing with. Mosquito season, however, can be a little more daunting. A few summers ago, we were camping at a Southern Oregon lake with friends who had school-age children. The mosquitos were SO vicious, particularly for the kiddos, and I spent the whole time kicking myself for not having made a batch of herbal mosquito repellent beforehand. Our friends had some over-the-counter natural spray, but it was passing-useless and none of us wanted to douse the children in a toxic DEET-based repellent. I vowed never to be caught by surprise again. Now this natural spray is a must-have for camping and any other activity that puts us close to water and mosquitos.

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Posted by Heidi

Poems of Perseverance: A Juneteenth Reflection on Black Herbal Legacy 

 

We Never Forgot: A Juneteenth Reflection on Black Herbal Legacy 

For a long time, we were told we were disconnected. 

Disconnected from our language. 
Disconnected from our land. 
Disconnected from our medicine. 

But the truth is, we were never really gone.  

Not fully. 

What was once tea leaves and bark from back home became wild herbs gathered along fence lines and backwoods. What was once a full apothecary became molasses poultices, cast iron tonics, hot toddies and camphor pouches swinging from children’s necks. Our ancestors turned scraps into treasure.  

Maybe it was never just about existing.  

Maybe it was about remembering who we were. 

 

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Full Moon Roll-On Perfume


Each lunation (also known as a lunar cycle), we watch as Mother Moon waxes and wanes; our thoughts and actions wax and wane alongside her. If you've been following this series, you know that we welcomed the New Moon with intention setting for ourselves. Then, during the Waxing Quarter Moon, we put action to those dreams; we planted seeds and supported our mental sharpness with energizing aromatics. Now, as we enter the Full Moon, or what I like to call the "Lunar Crescendo”, we are prepared to reflect, let go, and make space for new dreams to flourish. While this is essential,  it can come at a cost of heightened emotions and a feeling of heaviness. 

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Posted by Jessicka

Unlocking the Secret to Healthy Hair: Understanding Hair Porosity & Why It Matters

There’s a reason your hair responds differently to products. Whether it’s oils, conditioners, or leave-ins, everything comes down to your hair’s unique hair porosity. Understanding hair porosity helps you choose the right products to address moisture, breakage, and more. In this blog, we’ll break down hair porosity, how to determine your type, and how to best work with all porosity types.

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Mint Chocolate Body Butter

With the dog days of summer stretching out before us, it’s time to think more seriously about hydration. Every organ, tissue, and cell in our bodies requires water—it is essential for us to keep a steady temperature, to lubricate our joints, to eliminate waste, etc. Because we lose water through sweating, digesting, and even breathing, it’s important to regularly rehydrate, particularly when it gets hot and we’re doing more physical activity outside. And while you’re responsibly drinking plenty of fluids to rehydrate your internal organs, tissues, and cells, don’t forget about the largest organ in your body: your skin. Now is the perfect time to whip up a super-hydrating, cooling body butter!

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Posted by Heidi

Moon Phase Aromatherapy: Waxing Quarter Moon Perfume Spray

In the first part of this Moon Phase Aromatherapy Series, we explored the profound influence of lunar transitions on our lives. Regardless of personal beliefs, it is undeniable that the moon exerts significant and tangible effects on all living beings and ecosystems on Earth. The moon influences the distribution of energy within plants, and its gravitational pull causes the oceans to ebb and flow, resulting in changed currents and tides.

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Posted by Jessicka

After-Shower Body Toner Recipe


Many of us remember to use facial toners as part of our daily skin care routines, but what about the rest of our body? Wouldn't the skin on our arms, legs, and torso appreciate the same care as our pampered faces? The answer is a resounding yes!

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Posted by Jessicka

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Pickled Curry Deviled Eggs

Win your next potluck with these curry pickled eggs! Not only do they taste incredible, but add a pop of color to any spread.
WRITTEN BY Maia

July 18, 2025

Summer Dream Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipe

Make your own bright and sunny roll-on perfume to uplift spirits and celebrate summer vibes!
WRITTEN BY Maia

July 15, 2025

DIY Sheet Mask Recipe for Dry Skin

Sheet masks are incredibly easy to craft and making your own allows you to customize the ingredients to match your skin type. Try this moisturizing sheet mask recipe for dry skin!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

July 2, 2025

Strawberry Matcha Swiss Roll

If you are looking for a refreshing botanical dessert recipe, look no further than this strawberry matcha Swiss roll cake! Featuring grassy-green matcha, ruby-red strawberries, and a luscious whipped cream filling, it is sure to delight the senses and win you some praise at your next potluck barbeque!
WRITTEN BY Hailey

July 1, 2025

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

DIY mosquito repellent is easy to make ahead and store in the refrigerator. Keep it on hand this summer for camping, hiking, and lazy days at the river.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

June 20, 2025

Poems of Perseverance: A Juneteenth Reflection on Black Herbal Legacy 

"Our people didn’t just carry stories.   We carried seeds.  Even when we weren’t allowed to own land, we still knew what to plant.  Even when they took the drums, our hands still knew the rhythm of the soil..." 
WRITTEN BY KhadiYah Preciado- Guest Writer

June 18, 2025

Full Moon Roll-On Perfume

Support heightened emotions with this aromatherapy recipe. While intended to support the energy of the Full Moon, this blend is helpful for anytime when there is a need to move energy, ground down, and feel supported.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

June 11, 2025

Unlocking the Secret to Healthy Hair: Understanding Hair Porosity & Why It Matters

Understanding hair porosity can help you choose the right hair care products to address your unique needs. In this blog, Amour Little will teach us how to determine hair porosity and how to best work with all porosity types.
WRITTEN BY Amour Little- Guest Writer

June 9, 2025

Mint Chocolate Body Butter

Good hydration is key to healthy skin. This summer, whip up an easy DIY mint chocolate body butter to give your skin super-hydrating, cooling relief.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

June 6, 2025

Moon Phase Aromatherapy: Waxing Quarter Moon Perfume Spray

The Waxing Quarter Moon is a time for action! Celebrate this lunar phase with a body mist that is sweet, energizing, and also supports mental clarity needed during this time.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

June 2, 2025

After-Shower Body Toner Recipe

This simple body toner artfully combines the aromatic and therapeutic properties of ylang ylang, rose, calendula, and sweetgrass hydrosols, paired with just the right amount of vegetable glycerin to leave your skin feeling deeply rejuvenated, balanced, and hydrated.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

May 30, 2025