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Herbalism is sometimes referred to as “the people’s medicine,” but what does that mean exactly?  It means that learning about and using herbs is easy enough for the average person to grasp—yes, even the person with no medical or science background! It means that you — yes, YOU — can be empowered to take charge […]

In this week’s vlog, we’re ticking off another autumn family tradition from our to-do list by visiting Fender’s Farm in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee for some family fun. Fender’s Farm is FULL of fun activities for the family and is the place to visit in East Tennessee if you’re looking to feel all the fall vibes! […]

It feels weird to decorate our new home for the holidays. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love decorating for the holidays. At the house on the mountain, we had every nook and cranny stuffed with some sort of holiday decor—in a tasteful way of course. However, this year, it just feels a bit […]

So I’m one of those people that refuses to decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. Anyone else with me? I think it’s because I view Thanksgiving as an autumn holiday, and I want to give my family plenty of time to appreciate and celebrate it before moving on to the next holiday. As […]

While each season is enjoyable for its own reasons, winter is one of my favorites. It’s just so full of warmth, magic, and meaning. Warmth Thanks to my pitta dosha, I prefer to be warm all. the. time. so winters here in Tennessee can be hard for me. Thankfully, though, there are things I can […]

Afternoon teatime is a perfect opportunity to slow down from our busy lives and create a moment of peace and contemplation. Imagine… The Interesting History of Tea Tea and the ritual of teatime has a rich and interesting history.   For starters, there’s a legend of the tea plant being discovered by a Zen Buddhist […]