HAPPY JANUARY!!! 2023

January is the fresh start we all need after the busy holiday season. Taking the decorations down, cleaning the house, refreshing the space all help you to ground and focus. I love using blends in January that re-energize me and support my immune system. I also love making body butters and balms to help nourish and soothe my dry skin. Oils like Helichrysm, Rosemary, Sweet Orange and Spike Lavender support the lungs, the mind and the skin. Jojoba and Almond oil are the carriers of choice for me in winter. I love the consistency and how well they nourish and lock in moisture. Knowing exactly what goes onto my skin gives me a peace of mind and connection to nature.

Massage clients this time of year are also looking for stress and pain relief and I love creating massage oils that suit their needs.

I encourage you to take time this New Years to reflect and unwind. Create yourself a space to reconnect and restore yourself. A cup of herbal tea, a good book, a nice blend in the diffuser…and a Happy New Year indeed.

Cheers and Happy Blending!

Erica

THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The holiday season represents so many things: the gathering of loved ones, wrapping ourselves in the warmth of a fire or mug of hot cocoa, showing our loved ones how we feel with gifts, and a slowing down of the time, reflecting on the year. I love essential oils that really bring the holiday vibe, including sacred Frankincense, heartwarming Cinnamon, inspiring Sweet Orange, spicy Ginger, zesty Peppermint and inspiring Allspice! Blending or using as a single note fills my space with a powerful reminder to stop and take a breath amidst the hustle and bustle. I also love making skin nourishing butters and balms to soothe my dry skin, or blend up an amazing pain relieving oil for my massage clients. They are beautiful reminders to quiet down, settle in and be grateful.

Happy Holidays and Happy Blending!

WINTERIZE YOUR GARDEN!!!

Depending on the zone you are in, it may be time to winterize your garden! I live in The Adirondack Park and we are already getting frost at night; so I have begun the process~ Here are some tips for winterizing your garden! *Clear the weeds and branches out of your raised beds. Leaving dead plant material or weeds can cause issues next spring. If weeds have taken over, cover with cardboard to kill them over the winter.

*If your soil is uneven, taking time to level it out now will save you a step next spring! Fill in gaps and rake it even. *Cover your bed with some organic mulch, compost, or leaves to help nourish and protect the soil. *Repair any support structures of your raised beds. *Make a mental note of your latest garden of what worked, and what didn't so you know for next year!

Winterizing your garden ensures good planting next year!

-Erica<3