Holiday-Inspired Orange Body Care Recipes

I love the scents of the holiday season. Nothing compares to the fresh, crisp scent of peppermint, or the warm, inviting, and spicy scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—nothing, that is, except the sweet scent of oranges mingling with spices and chocolate. That distinctive fragrance always evokes childhood memories of my mom and me handcrafting those lovely orange pomander ornaments, made by sticking cloves directly into an unpeeled orange in creative designs. It’s a beloved holiday tradition that I have carried over to my own family!

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Posted by Christina Anthis

Ginger Cookie DIY Lip Balm Recipe


Lip balm is about as much of a staple in my life as water. While some might say that I’m addicted to it, I like to think I’m a connoisseur. Whatever you want to call my love for happy, hydrated lips, I simply cannot go without my beloved stick of soft, smooth goodness. And with a habit like mine, it’s far more cost effective and fun to make my own lip balm than to stock up at the store. Tinkering with different recipes is one of my favorite pastimes; after all, a person can never have too many flavors of
lip lusciousness!

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Posted by Jessicka

DIY Herbal Salt Scrub for Merry and Bright Skin


Midwinter holidays are my favorite time of the year. I adore having a reason to
craft gifts for my loved ones, and I find it so much more satisfying to dance and sing around my kitchen like a happy elf while I concoct individualized creations for everyone on my list, than to fight through traffic and crowds to purchase mass-produced goods.

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Posted by Miriam

DIY Four Thieves® Essential Oil Blend for Wellness

Many aromatherapists and natural wellness folks are familiar with a certain notorious essential oil blend of ne're-do-wells past, a mysterious potion based on a recipe that originated in the 15th century. According to legend, the concoction was created by a group of four thieves and grave robbers to protect themselves from contracting the plague while robbing the bodies of the ill and deceased. When apprehended, the thieves admitted to using the formula and disclosed the recipe in order to receive a less severe punishment for their crimes.

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Posted by Christine

How to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Blends

There are lots of ways to enjoy the goodness of plants, but for accessibility and simplicity, it's hard to beat a good cup of tea. Herbal tea blends are a fantastic way to combine the synergistic qualities of different plant allies, and creating your own allows you to craft steepable combinations that cater to your personal nutrition goals and flavor preferences. With such a wide world of botanicals to choose from, however, it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. Luckily, we've been crafting organic tea blends for decades, and we're all too happy to share some of the strategies we've pick up along the way!

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Posted by Kendle

6 Unique Cookie Recipes to "Win" Your Cookie Exchange

The holidays are here, and that includes the beloved National Cookie Day (December 4th, for future reference)! Enjoy these sweet treats in celebration of this special day!

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Here We Brew a Wassailing: Making Spiced Cyser


Thanks to pop culture references from blockbusters like
Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, mead is experiencing a renaissance. For years, this delicious golden nectar has been saddled with a reputation of being overly sweet, or only to be enjoyed while at a medieval festival or dinner. But no longer! Mead has retaken a seat at the craft beverage table with many metheglins (spiced meads) and fruited meads leading the way. I’ve enjoyed meads with traditional culinary herbs including saffron, cacao nibs, vanilla, ginger, chilies, and cinnamon, as well as more traditional brewing herbs such as mugwort, yarrow, juniper berries, and hops.    

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Posted by Kiley

How to Make “Peppernut” German Spice Cookies at Home

I fell in love with Pfeffernusse cookies at my first real job at a German Deli in Atlanta while in my freshman year of high school. We sold them only during the holiday season, but I would crave them year-round. I loved the warmth from the spices and the firm, chewy texture. I tried a few recipes that I found over the years and was never quite satisfied with the outcome, so I made some adjustments and tweaks in my little kitchen “workshop” and finally came up with a recipe that has all the right notes. I was also happy to find out that by adding a little extra ginger and chilling overnight, this dough is perfect for creating cut-out gingerbread cookies to decorate! 

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Posted by Shelley

Herbal Homemade Gift Guide: 10 Easy DIY Gift Ideas for the Holidays


The holidays are almost upon us, so we’ve curated some of our favorite culinary and natural body care recipes to inspire your homemade gift giving this year. From homemade decor, to natural body care formulas, to kitchen staples, most of these DIY projects can be done in a day, and none takes more than a week. Even if you’ve put off your holiday crafting a little longer than you intended, there’s still time to whip up some botanical bounty to surprise and delight everyone on your list!

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Posted by Jana

DIY Toning Coffee Body Butter

Ever since I joined the Mountain Rose Herbs team, I’ve been dabbling in making my own body care products (and loving it!). DIY goodies are easier to make than you might think, and they’re completely customizable to your unique needs and aroma preferences. With the abundance of beautiful and healthful botanicals available in my workplace, it didn’t take long for little jars of homemade body butter to start appearing on my desk, office shelves, and nearby countertops. I find body butter to be a wonderful everyday moisturizer for my (often dry) Mediterranean skin.

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Posted by Meghan

How to Make Your Own Mustard Bath Herbal Soak

When the evenings grow chilly and all your friends seem to have the sniffles, a warming mustard bath is just the herbal experience you need! It might seem strange to replace bubble bath mix with mustard seed powder, but mustard bath salts have been used since ancient times to stimulate skin circulation and rejuvenate tired muscles. I also find them very relaxing and helpful during those “under-the-weather” days. With a wonderful, invigorating aroma, this recipe includes many time-tested bathing favorites, like Epsom salt, sea salt, baking soda, and essential oils.

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Posted by Ek Ongkar

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Holiday-Inspired Orange Body Care Recipes

This holiday season, bring the festive, sweet scent of oranges into your life with these easy-to-make DIY citrusy body care products. These make the perfect holiday gifts!
WRITTEN BY Christina Anthis

December 6, 2018

Ginger Cookie DIY Lip Balm Recipe

If you’re looking for soft and supple lips this holiday season, this gingerbread lip balm recipe is just the trick. Infused with soothing marshmallow root, this ultra hydrating blend, coupled with the bright notes of fresh ginger, will uplift your spirits and keep your lips happy and healthful!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

November 30, 2018

DIY Herbal Salt Scrub for Merry and Bright Skin

The midwinter holidays give us the opportunity to craft gifts for loved ones. Rather than fighting traffic and crowds this year, craft an easy Merry and Bright Salt Scrub that encourages your favorite people to make time for self-care.
WRITTEN BY Miriam

November 28, 2018

DIY Four Thieves® Essential Oil Blend for Wellness

Learn how to make a four thieves essential oil blend to support well-being in your EO diffuser, green cleaning products, and topical preparations!
WRITTEN BY Christine

November 23, 2018

How to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Blends

Want an herbal tea blend customized to your taste preferences and health goals? Our simple tea blending guide shows you how to build the perfect brew for you in three easy steps!
WRITTEN BY Kendle

November 22, 2018

6 Unique Cookie Recipes to "Win" Your Cookie Exchange

Learn how to make many cookies in celebration of National Cookie Day. Recipes include sugar cookies, spicy cookies, and gluten-free and dairy-free options.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

November 20, 2018

Here We Brew a Wassailing: Making Spiced Cyser

Mead is experiencing a renaissance as a delicious craft beverage that you can make at home. Learn how to brew "cyser", a mead with apple cider and warming spices, that is sure to become one of your favorite traditions.
WRITTEN BY Kiley

November 13, 2018

How to Make “Peppernut” German Spice Cookies at Home

Learn how to make this classic, spicy cookie at home with this versatile recipe for Pfeffernusse (also known as peppernut or German spice cookies). You can also add ginger to the dough to make rolled-gingerbread cookies, or top with a light glaze to impress your friends!
WRITTEN BY Shelley

November 8, 2018

Herbal Homemade Gift Guide: 10 Easy DIY Gift Ideas for the Holidays

It’s not too late to whip up some unique homemade holiday gifts for 2018! We’ve gathered some of our favorite recipes to give you the inspiration you need.
WRITTEN BY Jana

October 30, 2018

DIY Toning Coffee Body Butter

Learn how to make your own scrumptious whipped body butter at home with all-natural ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa wafers, and coffee beans. Plus, get tips on how to use your butter, how to adjust the fragrance, and how to achieve that perfect fluffy consistency!
WRITTEN BY Meghan

October 26, 2018

How to Make Your Own Mustard Bath Herbal Soak

Make your own warming mustard bath for rainy and “under-the-weather days” and learn how to customize it to your own needs. Create your own healthful blend using organic mustard seed powder, Epsom salt, and other organic ingredients, including aromatic essential oils.
WRITTEN BY Ek Ongkar

October 12, 2018