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February 6, 2019

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The holiday season is among us, and while it's lik

The holiday season is among us, and while it's likely that this year's celebrations will look quite different than they normally would, that doesn't mean that we can't make them special.⁣
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With Thanksgiving tomorrow here in the US, and each state having various restrictions (not to mention each country), I'm having to be flexible when it comes to our yearly traditions. Instead of focusing on what I'm missing out on, I'm choosing to think about what makes this holiday special and meaningful to me and my family, as well as new traditions I can incorporate into this year's celebrations.⁣
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Sure, seeing and spending time with extended family is part of what makes any holiday gathering special, but it's more than that too. For me, Thanksgiving is a day to think about all my blessings and thank God and others for those blessings. It's a time to be content with what I have, to focus on friends and family, and to share our excesses with others (and yes, this can still be done!).⁣
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This year, we'll share a meal with my parents while making plenty of food to pack up and deliver to family members who are choosing to stay home (and having lots of leftovers for us too!). We'll go for an after-lunch nature walk before coming back in for coffee, dessert, and a board game or two. We're making cards for an uncle deployed to Central America during the holidays. And of course, we'll fit a family-style Thanksgiving gratitude ritual into the day as well.⁣
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So what about you? How are you being flexible with your Thanksgiving celebrations this year? What new traditions will you start?

Did you know that I’ve teamed up with some amazi

Did you know that I’ve teamed up with some amazing tea and herbal businesses (large and small) to offer you some exclusive discounts on their products as a way to say an additional “thank you” for purchasing my new course, The Sunday Steep? ⁣
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It's true!⁣
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I've teamed up with the world-renowned @tealeavesco as well as some lovely @etsy shops, including @nelsonstea, @woodlandherbal, @lady.and.leaf, and more! Many of these companies offer handcrafted tea and herbal blends as well as individual varieties of tea and herbs, and tea supplies too!⁣
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These collaborations not only help Sunday Steep students save a bit of money on supplies for this course, but they also help support businesses I believe in during the holiday season as well! It's a win-win for everyone involved! ⁣
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If you haven't already, I hope you will join me inside The Sunday Steep to learn more about the art of tea, developing a daily tea ritual, how to blend your own herbal tea blends, and connecting with others over a cup of tea. ⁣
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Learn more about this course and register via the link in my bio. The last day to register is Black Friday, November 27th, and class starts Sunday, November 29th! It's going to be great!

Let's talk about one of my favorite herbal prepara

Let's talk about one of my favorite herbal preparations to make during the winter season -- conifer infused oils. Umm... they're simply the best. ⁣
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To make a conifer infused oil, just snip or strip some needles off the outer branches, chop them into small pieces and fill a glass canning jar 3/4 full of them. Next, pour a carrier oil of your choosing over the herbs, covering them by 1/2 an inch or so, and set the oil aside in a warm place for 4-6 weeks. You'll be grateful you did come mid-January when all you want is a hot bath, a good book and glass of vino, and to anoint yourself with the fresh scent of green.⁣
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Alright, friends! I'm off to harvest some spruce needles to get my conifer infused oil started. ⁣
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What about you? What do you like to make with conifer needles during the cold months of the year?

When we first bought this house, I dreamed of tran

When we first bought this house, I dreamed of transforming it into one of those picturesque English country cottages -- a place where we enjoyed spending our time, where we could learn and grow together, and that would be filled with stories and memories of our lives. ⁣
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Not a perfect place by any means or a place where you had to tiptoe and be careful what you touched. No, no. A place to create a life together, complete with encouraging words, good food, plenty of nooks for reading, lots of snuggles, and a random cat lying about here or there.⁣
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We've been here at Wild Rose Cottage for one year, and already, I can see so much of what I envisioned coming to life. Sure there are many unfinished projects on our list, but we are writing our story and creating a beautiful, fulfilling life together.

Like ducks in a row. These boys make my mama heart

Like ducks in a row. These boys make my mama heart so happy. ☺

. 👉 Do you long to slow your life down just a b

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👉 Do you long to slow your life down just a bit and make space in your day for a moment of quiet and stillness?⁣

👉 Are you an herbalist looking for guidance on how to create your own custom tea blends for yourself, your customers, or your one-on-one clients?

👉 Do you love learning new skills, developing new hobbies, and making and gifting handcrafted goodies?⁣

If you answered yes to any of the above options, then let me invite you to learn more about my newest course -- The Sunday Steep.⁣
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✨This course is all about embracing the magic and ritual of tea.✨⁣
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Inside this course, I will lead you on a journey to developing your own daily tea ritual, learning how to formulate your own unique tea blends to suit your needs, discovering how to share your handcrafted tea blends with those around you, and crafting delicious and useful teas for all seasons and occasions. ⁣
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☝Learn more about this course and register for the 2020 Session via the link in my bio. Class starts Sunday, November 29th!! 😊

What’s in my cup? ☕ Glad you asked! On this

What’s in my cup? ☕ Glad you asked!

On this 🍂 chilly November day, I’m enjoying a hot cup of Lion Maitake Clarity from @tamimtea, and I must say, it hits the spot perfectly.

Not only am I enjoying the warmth and immune-supportive benefits from the herbs and mushrooms included in this blend, but I’m neck-deep in putting the finishing touches on my newest course -- The Sunday Steep -- so its brain-boosting benefits are much needed too! 🤓

✨ Now I don't know what motivates you to settle in and do the work, whatever that may be for you at the moment, but the ritual of making a cup of hot herbal tea and settling into a cozy chair really motivates me to do my work -- whether it's creating helpful content for my newsletter list, blog readers, and social followers (that's you!) or homeschooling my four boys! ✨

So tell me?
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What kind of tea are you drinking today, and what benefits are you hoping to gain from it? I'd love to know!

If you don't have anything to sip on these days, you can get 10% off your November tea order from @tamimteas when you use discount code “growingupherbal” at checkout! They have 5 lovely blends for you to choose from (or give as a gift during the holidays!).

✨ The ritual of blending and drinking tea is an

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