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Raw Maca & Ginseng Aphrodisiac Truffles For A Valentine’s Day Treat

by Meagan Visser | Feb 6, 2017 | Dessert, Tonics | 2 |

Love is in the air, and these herbal aphrodisiac truffles make the perfect sweet treat...

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White Chocolate & Rose Coconut Bark

by Meagan Visser | Feb 10, 2016 | Dessert | 6 |

This white chocolate and rose coconut bark is the perfectly sweet treat to make for your love bugs...

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Freezer Date Cookies: A Sugar-Free Thanksgiving Treat

by Meagan Visser | Nov 24, 2015 | Dessert | 6 |

When you think about Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkin pie is probably the first thing to pop...

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The Challenge For A Guilt-Free Birthday Cake

by Meagan Visser | Jun 3, 2015 | Dessert | 0 |

My oldest son, Judah, just turned 7 years old. It’s crazy how quickly time flies. I can...

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Rose Infused Cheesecakes – A Perfectly Healthy Valentine’s Day Treat For Kids

by Kari | Jan 26, 2015 | Dessert | 10 |

As a child I loved February because February meant Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day...

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I don't really know what to say about the current

I don't really know what to say about the current state of America. 😞 When I don't understand something or don't know what to say, I tend to stay silent wondering if my words are even needed? I mean, I don't want to mislead or misinform anyone, and sometimes I find that my words, no matter how well-intentioned, might lead to more overwhelm or anxiety surrounding a given topic. But in this situation, I'm not sure that silence is the right approach either. 🤐⁣
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What I do know is that God loved us so much He sent His son to die for each of us. I also know that all lives matter, and that the best thing I can do for myself, my children, and mankind is to take actions that show love to each individual I come into contact with and to be open to learning and growing in the areas I fall short in. ♥💙💚💛💜🧡⁣
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We all have blind spots--some we don't even know to exist. Perhaps if we're all open to growing into more decent humans and treating others with the love and kindness as we'd want to be treated with, we wouldn't be in the situation we're currently in.⁣
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So while I may not have the right words for the current situation, I am willing to listen, to learn, and to teach my children to do better than past generations. I matter, and you matter. We are all valuable. We all have gifts to share with the world. 🎁 And as I continue to share my gifts over the coming days and months, know that I am listening for, looking at, and learning from your gifts as well. 💝

While I originally intended to complete each garde

While I originally intended to complete each garden area as I created it, turns out, that was an unrealistic expectation.⁣
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I've been working on this particular garden for months, and it's still not complete! I can't find a local mock orange plant to save my life. I'm going to have to purchase one online, I suppose. I just planted some asters, zinnia, and morning glory seeds to fill in some empty space, and I finally found and planted a blue delphinium that I'd been looking for.⁣
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I guess the lesson I've learned is that gardens aren't a once and done thing. They take time to create. A little work here, a little work there. Plants can be added, removed, and rearranged. New elements and focal points can be added.⁣
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Now that this area is almost complete, I'm moving back to the garden space next to our house to continue working on filling that space out as well. Wish me luck!

Have you seen all of the wild roses blooming? Did

Have you seen all of the wild roses blooming? Did you know you can use wild rose for wellness purposes? True! Here are 3 ways rose might benefit you as well as some ways to use it!⁣
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✨Rose has an anti-inflammatory action that often results in a secondary analgesic action. This can be helpful for inflamed wounds, inflammation resulting from strained muscles and sprained ligaments, the inflammatory response triggered by viral infections, and more.⁣
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✨Rose also has relaxing nervine properties which are helpful when physical inflammation and pain are present, but it’s also helpful for emotional pain and stress as well. Rose helps to cool and calm the nerves and muscles, thus, relaxing the mind and body. This relaxing nervine action is one reason why rose is often called an aphrodisiac herb as well!⁣
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✨Rose is an astringent herb, and this action is best seen in the digestive system. Here rose’s astringent action help to strengthen the mucosal lining of the entire gastrointestinal tract assisting the body when leaky gut, diarrhea, and ulcers are present. This action can also be seen in the nervous system where emotions and grief are concerned. The tightening and toning properties of rose can also help a person to firm up boundaries in their life. ⁣
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Rose can be infused into water, alcohol, vinegar, and oil, to make a variety of useful herbal preparations, such as ☕teas and infusions, tinctures and elixirs, 🍯 honey and vinegar, or oils. The petals can also be used without any solvents by powdering petals or using them whole.⁣
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Do you use wild rose? If so, how do you use it?

Week 1 and 2 of The Art of Simpling have been a bi

Week 1 and 2 of The Art of Simpling have been a big success! 🌿 Here's to 4 more weeks of herbal fun!⁣
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I'm really enjoying getting to know everyone in our student-only Facebook group. 😊 It's so nice to put faces to names and to interact on a daily basis. ⁣
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So tell me, where are your herbal studies taking you these days? 📚What are you reading about? What have you been making? 🍵 Are your focusing on something specific at the moment or just following rabbit trails where they may lead?⁣
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I'd love to know more!

Let's talk morning routines.⁣ ⁣ I get up. Drin

Let's talk morning routines.⁣
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I get up. Drink a cup of coffee with my collagen in it while doing my morning devotions and journaling.⁣
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Then I take a few minutes to flow through a couple of sun salutations to warm up and stretch my body. If I'm feeling motivated, I'll do a 15-20 minute yoga or Barre workout. (During this time, my kiddos are waking up, eating their breakfast, and doing morning chores.)⁣
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After that, I drink my Slim pink drink while getting the boys started on their school work for the day, and then I get started on my work for the day. And that's it. ⁣
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This routine ebbs and flows with the seasons, changing when needed, but the foundational things always stay the same. I always have a cup of coffee first thing. I always do my morning devotional and journaling. I always move my body in some way. And I always hydrate my body after my coffee.⁣
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So what about you? I'd love to know what your morning routine looks like in this late spring/ early summer season. Share with me in the comments below!

🌷It's not too late to make pretty May Day flowe

🌷It's not too late to make pretty May Day flower crowns! 🌺⁣
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Flower crowns are a fun creation that will make a summer occasion more festive and beautiful! 🌼🌸 Flower crowns are especially fitting for occasions where growth, harvest, love, and connection to nature are the focus. Create and wear them yourself or gather as a group before the celebration and make them together to encourage connection and community.⁣
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Here's how to make them!⁣
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You will need:⁣
👉A thin, hard headband⁣
👉Green florist’s tape⁣
👉Sprigs of greenery such as eucalyptus, fern, ivy, or willow, fresh or dried⁣
👉Sprigs of herbs and flowers, fresh or dried⁣
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Directions:⁣
1️⃣ Begin by wrapping green florist’s tape around the headband.⁣
2️⃣ Next, create 6-8 small bundles of greenery and flowers, securing them together with the florist’s tape. If using dried plants, be careful not to crush or damage them. If using fresh plant materials, choose plants, flowers mainly, that will retain their form for several hours without wilting or browning. ⁣
3️⃣ Lastly, arrange and tape the bundles around the headband, making sure they point upwards and outwards.

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