What says fall more than a fresh crisp apple? Whenever I think of picking apples a scene from Anne of Avonle (the movie) pops into my head. Anne and Katherine are climbing ladders to fill baskets of apples. Then the scene changes to Anne and Gilbert strolling down the lane with said basket of apples ( I never quite…
6 Steps to Shortening the Common Cold with Herbs
Herbs are one of the greatest gifts God has given us. I am daily in awe of the blessing of having herbs for everyday use. There is hardly a time that herbs are not incorporated into my day, they are kind of like coconut oil and gelatin, one of those essentials that I don’t skimp…
How to Make Fresh Apple Cider
Fresh apple cider. My tongue tingles at the thought. Who doesn’t enjoy a glass of the sweet treat at least once during autumn? It’s fall in a cup, I know I say that all the time but it truly is! Apples have held a dear place in my heart for as long as I can…
12 Tips for Stopping a Cold in its Tracks
It’s that time of year again. The weather is cooling off and more people are spending more time inside. It’s also that time of year when candy, cookies, coffee drinks and all sorts of other sweets seem to be consumed in greater quantities. All those sweets make it hard for immune systems to function well,…
Nourishing Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
There is something lovely about wrapping your hands around a cup of hot coffee – it is soothing for the soul. Hot drinks always make me feel a sense of calm, whether it is in the quite hours of the early morning, with a friend or on a hectic day when kids can’t seem to…