We’ve started a new project at the Apothecary based on our firm belief that It’s Always Tea Time Somewhere! We’ll be featuring monthly posts on tea time recipes as well as stories for discussion to feed the mind and soul as well as the belly. Our first guest post is by K. Heron of Bloody [...]
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It’s Always Tea Time Somewhere!: May Day Tea Time
Posted by wortsandcunning on May 7, 2012
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The “G” Word : Honoring the Roma
Today is International Roma Day which celebrates Romani culture and contribution to society as well as raising awareness of the ongoing issues that the Romani people face throughout the world. As herbalists, herb folks, herbal medicine users, and people who like Nettles, we have an opportunity to make our communities more inclusive, more kind, and [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on April 8, 2012
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I, Courage: Borage
John Gerard, a popular herbalist of the 16th and 17th century (and becoming popular again on Facebook), provides us with the translation of wonderful maxim of Borage which was said to be recited by Roman soldiers preparing for contests of strength: Ego borago gaudia semper ago. I, Borage, always bring courage. The blue flower of [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on April 4, 2012
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Growing Bellies Oil
GROWING BELLIES OIL An oil of SWEET & SPICE that SUPPORTS the growth of beauty, strength, and ever-present JOY. Use generously on your stretching skin and know the PEACE of changing bodies. While originally formulated to support the changes of pregnancy our Growing Bellies Oil is nurturing to all sorts of bodies and they’re changing. [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 22, 2012
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::right now::
Right now, I am… :: welcoming in the spring by opening all the windows and doors. :: thinking over the recent housing mess and knowing that we won’t be renters forever. :: wearing a floral thrift store skirt and two headscarves. Fancy! :: considering new semi-regular blog post topics that will combine my love of radical feminist history and tea. :: hoping that [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 21, 2012
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Spring Equinox: Herbs of Balance
The Spring Equinox is the promise of Imbolc finally come! The Spring Equinox turns the wheel of the year with wind, often rain, the last chill breath of winter, but also bud, flower, and bird song. Today also marks the time when night greets day as an equal and then retreats back to let the [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 19, 2012
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Spiders! Piles! We’ve RELIEF for You!
Hemorrhoids and varicosities are not, in general, fun to talk about or to experience. Yet, hemorrhoids and varicosities are a common occurrence for many folks, so we might as well take the best care that we can of our bodies and ourselves when they are a bit out of balance and stressed. One of the [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 15, 2012
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Birthday Dance!
It’s my birthday today and there is going to be plenty of dancing! To aid you in your grooving I’ve put together a short pre-dance dance party mix that you can download here. If you like what you hear support the artists by buying their music! Birthday Dance Playlist If The Kids Are United – [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 14, 2012
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Courage, Parents, Courage!
The process of bringing a new baby into the world is a process of unfolding, expansion, and great change. Many parents experience a broad range of emotions from elation to fear, joy, uncertainty, and sadness that are all part of the very normal and quite extraordinary journey of parenthood. Blue Skies Postpartum Courage Blend can help [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 13, 2012
http://wortsandcunning.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/courage-parents-courage/
::right now::
Right now, I am… :: amazed at the glow of desert colors. :: thinking about what the next month will look like with so many unexpected changes happening in our household. :: wearing pants with flowers on them. Everyone should have a pair. :: considering moving the family to the woods in Vermont, but knowing we could end up anywhere. :: hoping that I can [...]
Posted by wortsandcunning on March 7, 2012
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