Book Review No. 57. - Llewellyn's Little Book of Meditation by David Pond

It has been far too long since I've posted, the hubby has been doing a lot of travelling and I've been on the road with him. And...we've been trading the flu for chest colds.  

 
I finally finished this little book by David Pond "Llewellyn's Little Book of Meditation". I have to say, for this book being a "little book" it is packed with so much information. I had to read it in parts, let them settle in, and then go back to the book for a little more.

Book Review No. 34 - Llewellyn's Little Book of Chakras by Cyndi Dale

Salutations! I know it has been awhile, its been rough sailing here but I'm muddling through as best I can.
With all this uncomfortable downtime, I've been able to get some reading done. So there is that! I finished Cyndi Dale's " Llewellyn's Little Book of Chakras" in about a week. But really, this book is going to be a fantastic reference tool I can see myself referring to over and over again. I've read several books (and many online articles) on chakras and this is by far the best writing I've read on the subject.  

Health and Happiness - Trying Not To Lose My Damn Mind

Hello dears and darlings, love and lovers. This is going to to be a little update post. Mostly this is going to start out as a rant, but believe me it does have a way of coming back around.
So, I've been a relatively healthy person most of my life. No major catastrophes, nothing needing hospitalization, mostly just the run of the mill illnesses treated with OTC meds or the occasional prescription.

Unfortunately, I've not been so lucky the last few months. In December, what started out as mild infection turned into a visit to a Urgent care, then the ER on Christmas Eve, and then back to my regular Dr. for two more visits. All because of an allergic reaction to sulfadrug antibiotic I've been on before.

Wildcrafting - Red Clover - Uses and Recipes

Hello there! Welcome! I want to introduce you to one of my favorite naturally gathered flowers. Red clover, an abundant plant found in many meadow or field-type areas, is a great wildcrafted goodie! This plant is native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa but has been introduced to many other areas of the world. Here in the U.S. it is readily seen during the spring/summer months.

Book Review No. 25 - Cattail Moonshine & Milkweed Medicine by Tammi Hartung

Welcome! Aloha! Last week was long, long week for me for some reason. I am not sure why, but it was difficult to get anything done. I did happen to finish this lovely gem of a book called " Cattail Moonshine & Milkweed Medicine: Amazing Facts & Curious Uses for 43 Plants You Thought You Knew" by Tammi Hartung.  

  This book is incredibly well researched, packed with so much information in easy to read chapters on each plant. Hartung provides medicinal, culinary, industrial and folk-traditions for these plants and herbs in wonderfully written prose. I enjoyed the illustrations in the book as well, providing a simple guide to identifying the plants. Also, I like how Hartung includes how different indigenous and native people used these plants in their cultures. 

Easy Ointment or Salve Base Recipe

Hiya! Welcome! I want to share my easy ointment or salve base you can change and fit to however you see fit.   

What you will need:

•  A microwave or heat source
• Some heat-resistant bowls or glassware. I like Pyrex measuring cups
• Spoon
• Grater
• Beeswax
• Herb infused oil 
• Dried herbs or essential oils (optional)
• Clean containers (I recommend glass and tin over plastic, but use what you want)
• Vitamin e or rosehip oil (optional)

Now before you get excited and ready to make this, you may have to wait. For the best results, you are going to need some infused oil. This is really easy to make, and you can do it two ways. Go HERE to see how I make my infused oils.

Easy Infused Oil Recipe

Howdy! Here is my easy and simple infused oil recipe. Actually here are two methods...for the same recipe. One fore someone who is patient and one for someone in a hurry.  For the patient loves.   You will need: Dried herbs Carrier oil (almond, grapeseed, olive, sunflower, jojoba all work great) A clean, dry container Cheesecloth or fine-mesh metal sieve Patience