JADE'S JOURNAL

Wow -- it seems like I blinked and we were saying farewell to 2019! The last 3 months of the year always kick our apothecary into overdrive! From all the Fall/Halloween products & events, to stocking up for holiday season, new products, our workshops, Yule gathering, the New Year celebration, and THEN my birthday! It's been a whirlwind of festivities, but so SO amazing! We're totally embracing this rebirth season, with intentions of growth, spiritual connection, and efficiency in my work. Cheers to that! I'm grateful for every moment in this life. It's worth celebrating! I'm grateful for each and...

It's #WellnessWednesday my beloveds! Today I wanted to talk about one of my favorite home remedies - Oil Pulling Oil Pulling is a great way to remove bad bacteria that gets stuck in between your teeth. Poor oral bacteria can cause a variety of health issues throughout the body; the brain, lungs, heart, skin, and digestive system are all affected by oral bacteria. Oil pulling is also beneficial for a toothache, gum diseases, and overall dental health. Coconut oil is the best oil to use for this, as it contains naturally anti-fungal & anti-bacterial properties.   How to Oil Pull:...

Jeez, it's been awhile since our last blog post! So much growth, transformation, and healing has occurred since then - both personally, and in the Apothecary. As many of you know, my partner and I moved in to my grandmother's house in May, to take care of her as dementia took over her mind. While we were able to spend some beautiful (and some challenging) moments with her, unfortunately it wasn't long before her spirit transitioned, on May 29th, and our lives forever changed. The last few months have been extremely confusing and difficult for us. My grief has definitely prevented me from...

Have you ever experienced a sound bath? It is an incredibly powerful tool for meditation and relaxation, using sound waves to elevate your energy. There are many instruments that can be used in a sound bath - gongs, singing bowls, tibetan bowls, bells, drums, maracas... the list goes on. Anything that creates a rhythmic vibration to enhance states of healing or meditation. These vibrations align you with your higher self, and have the power to heal on many levels. So a lovely local singer / family friend of mine has a beautiful set of 7 crystal singing bowls, one for...

Emerging from winter with a basket full of new apothecary creations & inspirations... Within these times of stillness brews new life. We have been enjoying every moment of honoring that. There are many layers to this existence ~ layers we are not always aware of. Things lying beneath the surface awaiting to sprout. Don't you dare doubt yourself. Don't think this is the end. This is only the beginning A new cycle for Mother as she begins to push for birth. The Sun starts to peek out. We see tiny fragments of life growing more each day. The butterflies are...