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Phototoxic Essential Oils: What You Need To Know

by Meagan Visser | Jun 20, 2019 | Essential Oils | 4 |

I’ll admit it. When I first started using essential oils, I thought because they were...

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My Healthy Summer Skincare Routine & DIY Recipes (And A Giveaway)

by Meagan Visser | May 12, 2019 | Handcrafted Skincare | 12 |

While it’s not officially summer yet, sunny days are here in East Tennessee, and that means...

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One of the Big Kids

by Meagan Visser | Apr 22, 2019 | Personal Meanderings | 4 |

Hey, friends! How are you? It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here on the...

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Life Lately: Summer Gardens

by Meagan Visser | Jul 20, 2018 | Home | 7 |

So, I’ve been a little MIA lately. It’s summer. The kids are on a break from school,...

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How To Make Homemade Honeysuckle Syrup & 6 Ways To Use It

by Meagan Visser | Jun 14, 2017 | Guest Posts | 4 |

Honeysuckle. Nothing signifies summer to me like seeing thousands of honeysuckle blossoms along...

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Sweet And Sour Carrot Salad

by Meagan Visser | Jun 7, 2017 | Sides | 0 |

Coming up with tasty, real food veggie side dishes that are pleasing to all six people in my...

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Summer Grilled Veggies (The Easiest Side Dish Ever)

by Meagan Visser | Sep 5, 2016 | Sides | 2 |

With summer coming to a close, so is our grill. I don’t know how you do things in your...

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4 Must-Have Herbs For Healthy Summer Skin

by Meagan Visser | Jul 13, 2012 | Guest Posts, Uncategorized, WANDER | 0 |

Today, I’m hanging out at Bulk Herb Store and talking about 4 herbs for healthy summer...

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I’m Meagan, a registered nurse turned herbalist, and I want to live life naturally. Follow along as my husband and I and our four sons figure out what natural living looks like for our family. And of course, I’d love for you to join me on this journey, too! There’s nothing better than having a good hiking buddy with a compass!

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Traditionally, winter has been a time to slow down and rest. During this season, we often take time to do things that are nourishing to us, whether that’s incorporating handicrafts such, such as knitting, whittling, or baking, into our day, curling up by the fire with some hot cocoa and a good book, or creating a new herbal wellness routine.

When it comes to aligning our lifestyle with the seasons, we can look to the element of water, which represents the season of winter, and let it guide us when it comes to nourishing ourselves, specifically when it comes to using herbs to nourish our body.

Here, two categories of herbs are linked to the water element and can be used to nourish the body during the season—nutritives and adaptogens.

Nutritive herbs contain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, and they tend to be food-like herbs. These herbs are cooling, nourishing, juicy, and salty-tasting. They promote the flow of fluids in the body, such as blood, lymph, and water. One of the best ways to incorporate these herbs into our winter days is through the use of nourishing infusions.

Learn more about the types of herbs you can use in these daily infusions, how to easily make a nourishing infusion, and how to make these infusions a part of your daily routine in my newest post on the blog—Herbal Nourishment For Winter. (Link in my bio!! 👆🏻)
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted a house update, so here it is.

This is one view of our house during winter. Through those windows on the left is our bedroom. Next to that are two bathrooms and a coat closet, and after that comes the kitchen.

This spring, the landscaping here will be updated. The following year we’re hoping to change those windows to a door and build a private deck for just the two of us. A couple of years after that, we have plans to change the siding and the roof.

There are many projects being accomplished, yet so many in the waiting. It’s a little overwhelming, but this is the way it goes when settling into a new home. I remember when we moved into the house on the mountain. It took us five years to get it the way we wanted, and even when we’re moved there were still projects left unfinished. But, that is the way it goes, I suppose.

Dean is currently working on our new countertops. I’ll share a photo soon of the current counters, and then, hopefully, soon after that, I’ll share our new counters and backsplash with you. I’m super excited as finishing this project will complete the kitchen (other than the crown molding and the baseboard that is). We’re getting there friends. I can’t help but find myself stressing a bit about the amount of projects on our plates, but at the same time, all the projects it takes to make this house into our home is a bit motivating and exciting at the same time.

Thanks for joining me on this journey and for sharing your words of encouragement with me. I appreciate them very much!
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