#Elderberry tea recipe

[kombuchakamp0]

Awesome Health Benefits Of Dried Elderberries

Dried elderberries are the fruit of the elder tree, which grows all over the world. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked, as well as used in juices and jams. Dried Elderberries are a great source of antioxidants, fiber, and minerals such as iron, potassium, and calcium. They also contain vitamins A, C, D, and E. Dried Elderberries are used in herbal teas and homemade remedies for cold and flu symptoms. Elderberries contain many nutrients that make them an excellent food source. They are rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from free radicals, which can lead to cancer and other diseases. Elderberry tea is one of the most powerful natural remedies for colds and flu. It also has many other health benefits. Elderberry juice is believed to be effective in preventing and treating colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. Elderberries contain high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants that boost your immune system and help your body fight off diseases. They also have antiviral properties that fight against infections like the common cold or influenza virus. The Elderberry tea recipe is very simple you can make it own only want a tea brewing kit. Tea brewing kits are a great way to start your tea journey. We've created a range of different tea brewing kitto help you get started and find your favorite type of tea. You can also try Organic Assam tea. It has also many health benefits. Organic Assam tea is a full-bodied and robust tea. It has a strong, malty aroma and a strong, reddish-orange color. The taste is smooth and sweet with notes of malt and earthy tones. Organic Assam tea is often used as an ingredient in chai, blends, and tisanes. Assam tea leaves are dark brown in color and have a strong, full-bodied flavor with a slight astringency. The leaves are hand-rolled into small balls before being fermented to produce this tea. To buy dried elderberries and many more visits our website, Kombucha Kamp.

[tianasimstreehouse]

Occult Recipebook

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.

INTRO

Occult gameplay is up there with one of my favourite ways to play. Food is a part of our Sims lives, and should also be for occults so that they can cook up their preferred foods.

This Occult Recipebook is a collection of custom recipes (food and drink) for Occult Sims in the Sims 4.

I have started off this occult culinary journey with: ✨SPELLCASTERS✨

I have plans to later create foods for each occult life state, so I will keep adding to the recipe book.

“Spellcasters” as a life state can be played in so many different ways: they can range from gnarly evil witches who practice black magic and eat bird entrails, to happy little fairies who live in cottages surrounded by woods and flowers! I have tried to include a little bit of everything in the recipes I have created. These foods are a mix of fairy, fantasy, green garden witch, apothecary, or black-magic sorcerer etc. 

They effect Spellcasters and/or human Sims in many weird and wonderful ways.

E.g. Nettle Tea which helps teenagers suffering with acne, Milk Thistle Biscuits which leave the consumer with prickly thistles in their tongue, and Eye of Newt Soup which most Sims will find disgusting but which Spellcasters will happily slurp up.

RECIPES

39 new recipes for your Spellcasters!

~ Realm of Magic is required for these recipes ~

**there's a fair amount of pack-integration, and be sure to read the pack recommendations on the Patreon post for each recipe** to make sure nothing is missing or glitching.

Meals Dandelion Salad - increases SCs gardening skill, fills PlantSims' hunger Nettle Soup Soft-Boiled Golden Eggs - makes Sims glow and glitter Pumpkin Pasties Pomegranate Halves Eye of Newt Soup - makes other Sims feel sick Valerian Root Pie - other Sims won't like this dish Elderberry Jam Toast Toadstool Soup - inspires SCs, normal Sims won't like this dish Salamander Stew - other Sims won't like this dish Spiced Honey Bread - SCs will gain all skills faster Raised Newt Pie - makes other Sims feel sick Dragon Livers - Werewolves will love these and normal Sims won't Raised Phoenix Pie - Sims will randomly breathe fire for a while and feel confident

Desserts Milk Thistle Biscuits - chance to get uncomfortable thistles in tongue Huckleberry Jam Cream Puffs - makes SCs playful Fairy Bread Soul Cakes Huckleberry Pie Juniper Berry Jam Biscuits Honeycomb Cakes - SCs will gain all skills faster Valerian Custard Tart Toadstool Cookies Cursed Cookies - wouldn't recommend eating these... serve them to enemies! Eating one may leave the SC eater cursed. Good Sims will sense the evil inside and get sad Canning *Requires Cottage Living Canning Skill Gooseberry Jam Elderberry Jam Rosehip Jelly Drinks *Bar/alcoholic drinks require Mixology skill, and a Bar. Acorn Coffee (*coffee machine) Pumpkin Juice Willow Bark Tea - A home remedy to cure most illnesses, food poisoning etc Sage Tea - soothes stress and anger, SCs are focused and improve logic skills faster Nettle Tea - helps teens suffering from acne Lavender Tea - makes Sims flirty Mugwort Tea - reduces fear or panic Butterbeer - gives SCs confidence Mandrake Ale Nettle Wine Dandelion Wine Elderberry Wine

INFO & DOWNLOAD (early access): https://www.patreon.com/posts/79514896?pr=true Milk & Cookies: Now! Sugar Cookies: May 24th Public: May 31st

Pro tip for Windows PC users: Please make sure to delete the MACOSX folders/files that can appear after you extract the mod's files, otherwise the game may throw an error and not load at all.

TRANSLATIONS Polish - ❤️ Daisy1728, find their translation over here French - ❤️ Heidi / LuniverSims, find their translation here

[cuprohastes]

Patterns.

[partially based on this post by @callum-librrry]

Dave The Human, female Tsin by happenstance, and professionally, a male human was dipping one of the Caffeteria's purple bread rolls in different sauces and taste testing.

With her was Garf, a large adult Atrix of the Atrix gender, her Little guy, Un-named Male who was not technically any more male or female than Garf, just smaller, and unusually no Dave the Human, an actual human, discounting the week he'd spent as an Atrix to annoy someone.

Garf was taking notes and Un-named was doing colour commentary.

Dave tried a dab of interspecies-recipe Teriyaki and considered the flavour profile. "Without a doubt, the most horrible thing I have ever tasted." she stated after a moment of consideration and swooshed her mouth with lightly salted elderberry cordial.

"Grak." said Un-Named, witty little guy that he was.Garf made a note. "OK that's the third most horrible thing you have ever eaten, two 'I regret my life choices' and three 'Would be great with Crottled Greebs' and that one where you tried to drink the bottle." she said.

From somewhere there was a crash as someone dropped a tray and everyone looked around.

"Who was it?" asked Dave.

"EVA 43." Garf told him after a quick glance.

"...Really?I thought 43 was Atrix!"

Un-named and garf took another look.

"No... Atrix don't have stripes like that." Garf said casually.

Un-Named said "Grak?" and she shrugged. "You get better distance vision when you get larger." she assured him, and looked up at Dave who was doing an expression she tentatively read as 'bemused' - Hard to tell without a proper patch of display skin on her face like an Atrix would have.

"What?"

Dave leaned back. "Stripes. Humans do not have stripes." she notes.

Garf and Un-named looked at each other and flickered colours and patterns with their faces.

"Uhh... Yeah, they do." she said. "Remind me... on the lights spectrum Tsin vision is...?"

Dave perked up her ears. "Oh? Ohhh! Yes, down near the Squeep! end. So humans stripes are visible in the Squeep!... Um, what do you call it, the super purples and other invisible colours section?"

Garf looked it up on the tablet. "Uh yeah. We call it something different but the humans, yes they call it Ultra-Violet."

"Grak?"

"No... I don't know either. But they do."

Then Dave the Human arrived with tea and a purple bread roll off his own. "'Sup, my social circulars?" he asked cheerily.

"Human stripes." said Tsin Dave. "I had no idea you had them."

"Oh don't worry about it," Dave the Human said, "We can't see them either. Uh I think they're Blascowicz Lines, or something."

There was a pause while Garf looked it up on Humanpedia.

"Blashko's Lines!"

"There you go. Yeah... oh so Tsin can see them?" Dave said.

"Sure... oh that's weird." said Garf.

"Not that weird. Hey, Dave, watch this." Dave the Human said. He held up the purple roll. "What colour is this?"

"Grak." said Un-Named, getting it in one. "Blue" said Garf, and then "ir-tk-tk-tss. Flesh coloured".

"Dave?"

Dave the human looked at the roll. "It's... uh, grey-ish red?"

Dave the Human grinned. "Both. I can see the red and the blue so I get a colour called Purple. It's a few shades off from how Atrix look.

"Atrix are _purple?!_" yelped Garf, startled, almost at the same time as Dave The Human, squeaked, "They're not dark red?"

"Oh hey is that Teriyaki?" said Dave, and dunked his breadroll in it.

[enchantedliving]

Samhain Tea Ritual

By Whisper in the Wood

It is fall, and deep in the ancient groves of the enchanted wood, a woman gathers earthy roots and plump, fragrant mushrooms. She places them in her basket beside wild ruby-red rose hips, juicy dark-purple elderberries, and silvery mugwort gifted by the hedges.

Her hooded woolen cloak brushes against the soft ferns that line the path over spongy moss and pine needles as she makes her way home. There, at the edge of the wood, her small stone cottage is surrounded by goldenrod and purple aster swaying in the breeze. A black cat in the doorframe mews, eagerly awaiting her return.As the teakettle heats over the hearth fire, she crafts a Samhain tea blend with the flora and fungi she’s foraged in the wood. This autumnal tea ritual honors the bounties of harvest time and celebrates the Triple Goddess, who now begins her seasonal transformation from Mother to Crone. The spirit ancestors whisper to her from beyond the veil, which is at its thinnest this time of year.

Join her and the collective of ancestors who came before you by putting together your own Samhain tea ritual celebrating and honoring the vibrancy of autumn, the abundant gifts of the harvest, and the deep love given to and received by one’s ancestors in spirit.

KEEP READING AND GET THE RECIPE HERE

[pinksoullesswench]

Cute, cozy ways to survive winter

- buy a winter-ish tea to warm you up in the morning and the evening. You can also make your own mix (I love cranberry and elderberry)

- take vitamin D3 to boost your mood and prevent seasonal depression

- take beta carotin to have a glowy, tanned skin even without the sunlight

- get a good quality jacket from a material like wool or hemp (eco), and yes, it will cost a lot, but it's worth it. It keeps your warmer than any cheaper jacket and will last longer. A tip from a broke girl: I started to save up money in June. Also I search only in second-hand stores. I also recommend a faux fur. You can already find nice finds for 90€

- few times a week, make yourself a little bath for your feet. After a cold day, pour hot water into a bowl and put some nice bathing salts or etheric oils, I usually do smth that smells like pine trees. Super relaxing and warms your feet ^^

- read winter-ish books. They help to romanticize the cold time and make the season much more special

- get yourself a nice thick pair of socks that you will enjoy wearing during the winter

- dress warm. I have a special thermal set that I always put under my clothes. Avoid wearing jeans, for they will only make you freeze. Wear thick sweaters (I love cashmere, I bought one cheap in a second hand store), or long warm skirts or dresses (they make me feel girly and special during the cold time) remember, when you buy expensive, good quality clothes keep them in natural colors so they're universal and timeless. Remember: the time of cute outfits is over, now we're in the survival mode

- you can add yourself some color with pretty gloves and hats. I love wearing slavic scarves during the winter to honor my heritage

- when buying a shower gel, perfume, shampoo or body lotion peak smells that remind you of winter. I go for mandarine/ orange scents 😊🍊

- drink vitamin c in the morning!!!

- choose a thicker cream for your face, nothing water-based. Your skin needs special care and protection during the winter. I have an acne prone, oily skin, and I still choose thicker creams, so don't be afraid to do the same. My go-to for winter is a levera cream for sensitive skin and a black cumin seed oil. I also like products from PinusVital.

- uv still exists during winter so don't forget a sunscreen!

- decorate your apartment, room or house with winter decor. I'd defiently focus more on winter related things since they will last until March. Christmas things tend to be thrown away much quicker after Christmas. There's so many cute ideas!

- get yourself a sun clock. It's a lamp you put by your bed, which imitates the sunshine. It's especially useful in early mornings since we humans aren't programmed to be waking up in full darkness. It helps to wake up your body :)

- get yourself a bunch of candles and light them in the evening. Element of fire has always been crucial for our ancestors during these trying times

- every single week plan to do something new. It can be finding a new song or new album, going to a restaurant or a coffee shop you've never been to before, learning something new, visiting a place you haven't seen yet, trying out a new recipe, even taking a different rode back from work/school, write a new poem, start a new book, watch a new movie, keep yourself entertained by little things

- out of the same principle, try to redecorate or change placement of furniture from time to time. Our brains get easily bored and especially during winter it can be very depressing. Brains need the change to stay healthy and fit

- especially during cold times, a community is really important. Even if you're an introverted person, it doesn't mean you should stay alone all the time. Humans are social beings, and we need contacts to one another. During winter months and long evenings, loneliness can be very hard. Try looking for a local book club or knitting club or any other club you'd enjoy. Download Bumble BFF it's an app that helps you to find friends! Volunteer at your local senior house or even your local dog shelter. Being constantly alone has literally never done anyone any good.

- burn incenses to boost energies in your household (any time it's needed, of course if you believe in stuff like this :) ) I recommend orange incense (brings luck and happiness)

- spend time outside. During the week I barely have time but every weekend I try to go on a walk possibly out in the nature. Your mental state regulates this way. Just 15 minutes of walk outside each day can boost your mood. Believe me, it comes from a person who struggled a lot with depressions.

- don't forget to eat well. You burn more calories during the winter because your body uses lots of energy to keep itself warm. Eat regular, well-balanced food portions. I love vegetarian food magazines that offer amazing seasonal recipes, so you cook with vegetables and fruits that actually grow during the winter. I think it adds more magic and meaning to the season to cook with seasonal food.

- wake up early. And early can be different for every person, but sleeping in every day is not proven to be healthy. Sleeping in causes chronic diseases, slows down your metabolism, and can cause social problems. Of course, there's nothing wrong with having one slower day, but having a crazy sleeping schedule can get you in sleep debt that will not result in anything productive.

- pick projects you want to accomplish during winter like for example my projects are: learn about local birds and mammals, make a little house in my local forest, learn how to diy fairy houses, learn how to knit :)

❄️Remember that winter time is the time to slow down and relax. Look around at nature and see how everything is seemingly dead and waiting for the spring. Don't worry if you're not being great all the time or constantly achieving new milestones because it's totally fine to calm down after many months of work. I know that the capitalism convinced us that we should always work, no matter what, but I just want you to remember that nature intended otherwise and of you're more tired and sleepy during these months that's totally normal. Just be kind to yourself.❄️

[princessmacedon]

Maria von Medon, a noble specializing in Faith magic and a student of the Blue Lions. This unit values connecting with others. Try recruiting her again when you've formed more bonds? (RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS: have at least three B supports.)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

GENDER. female AGE. 15 -> 17 HEIGHT. 5'2" BIRTHDATE. April 5th CREST / HOLY BLOOD. n/a CLASS. Blue Lions student AFFILIATION. Macedon, and later the United Kingdom of Archanea BIOGRAPHY. The youngest princess of the former Kingdom of Macedon, now part of the Archanean Alliance. She holds great curiosity toward the world and all its sights, but most importantly, she loves to meet and befriend others. Came to Fódlan to improve her preexisting skills, learn new ones, and become overall more capable; secretly, she hoped to find her brother again as well.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Year 594 - Princess Maria of Macedon is born, the youngest of three.

Year 598 - King Osmond of Macedon is assassinated, and Michalis succeeds the throne.

Year 600 - Michalis asks Maria to become a hostage to Dohlr; Maria, wanting to protect the people of Macedon and make her brother happy, complies.

Year 604 - Maria is freed from Castle Deil by Prince Marth of Altea and his army, thereafter joining him alongside Minerva in the War of Shadows. Following Michalis' defeat, she watches over him in Macedon's aery until he recovers.

Year 607 - Maria is kidnapped by Gharnef while studying magic in Khadein. Later the following year, Prince Marth and his army defeat Medeus and free the captured clerics, Maria among them. She and Minerva stay with Lena at her convent, caring for orphans.

Year 609 - Maria resumes her studies and departs for Fódlan.

INTERESTS. learning new things, exploring, spending time with others LIKES. spending time with loved ones & making friends; making things (like sweet little treats!) (...AKA baking, sewing, embroidering, etc); wyverns, pegasi, and the sky; reading stories and poetry; flowers. DISLIKES. being helpless or a burden on others; eating alone; pitch darkness; so-called 'humor' that relies on tearing people down; arguments, especially those of her siblings. CLOSE ALLIES. Michalis, Minerva, Marth, Tiki ; Soren, Yuri, Chad, Roy (dropped but not forgotten) STATUS. the last princess of Macedon, but one of its first daughters to see a united Archanea

DINING HALL PREFERENCES

LIKES. ( saghert and cream, fish and bean soup, vegetable pasta salad, onion gratin soup, sweet and salty whitefish sauté, sweet bun trio, garreg mach meat pie, pheasant roast with berry sauce, peach sorbet, vegetable stir-fry, derdriu-style fried pheasant ) -- the simple act of sharing a meal with Maria is guaranteed to raise your friendship with her, but these dishes give the biggest boosts

DISLIKES. ( cabbage and herring stew ) -- there's no penalty for making her eat this (and other markedly bitter foods), but the friendship gain is comically low

DINING HALL NOTES

FAVORITE DISH.

"Oh! This one's really yummy, hee hee. Want to try a bite?"

LEAST FAVORITE DISH.

"...Huh? Oh, no, don't worry! This time I'll beat the bitterness for sure, hee hee."

EATING SPICY DISH.

"Ooh-- wah-- hot, hot, hot! Hee hee... I'm-- still not so good with-- ooh, with spicy food. But it's so good...!"

WITH MICHALIS.

"Isn't it yummy, Brother? If you like it, I'll try to learn how to make it. Let's have a picnic later!"

WITH MINERVA.

"What do you think, Sister? Yummy, right? Hee hee! Maybe we should take the recipe back to Miss Lena one day!"

WITH ROY.

"Well, I-- hee hee-- I mean-- heeheehee-- I think it was a perfectly tasty pizza!"

WITH KENT.

"Do you have any room for dessert, Ser? I made some thumbprint cookies yesterday! With elderberry jam, heeheehee."

TEATIME GUIDE

FAVORITE TEAS. sweet-apple tea, albinean berry blend, crescent-moon tea, chamomile

CONVERSATION TOPICS. a dinner invitation. a place you'd like to visit. a word of advice. books you've read recently. cats. children at the market. cooking mishaps. exploring the monastery. favorite sweets. first crushes. gardening mishaps. gifts you'd like to receive. heart-racing memories. likable allies. monastery mysteries. our first meeting. overcoming weaknesses. shareable snacks. someone you look up to. tell me about yourself. thanks for everything. the view from the bridge. things that bother you. working together. how you're doing lately.

TEATIME QUOTES

GREETING.

"I'm here! And I brought some desserts with me, too!"

"Hee hee, thank you for the invitation. I'm so happy to spend time with you like this!"

"Oh! I guess we both got here early, huh? Hee hee! I was just so excited!"

FAVORITE TEA.

"Mmm... This is one of my favorites! I'm so glad you like it too!"

FIVE STAR TEA.

"Oh! This tea... hee hee, thank you. I'll make sure to enjoy it with all my heart!"

BEING OBSERVED.

"Oh! What? What is it?"

"[gasp] Do I have crumbs on my face?"

"Is there something on your mind? You can tell me, if you want."

QUIPS.

"Hee hee!"

"A pretty blue sky..."

"Mm! Tasty!"

"I wonder if (he/she/they)'d like this flavor, too..."

"Really?"

"Wow...!"

"♫Hm hm hm!♫"

"Yeah!"

"Oh! And then? What happened next!"

"It's warm..."

ENDING.

"Hee hee, I had lots of fun today! Let's do this again sometime -- I'll make your favorites! That's a promise!"

FINAL COMMENTS.

(1) "What are your favorite teas? Your favorite snacks? ...Am I going to bring you some? Hee hee! That's a secret!" ANSWER: Chat, Laugh

(2) "When I was reeeaally little, I used to ask my brother and sister to play with me. I'd make them tea, and... heeheehee! Well, I've gotten a lot better at it since then!" ANSWER: Laugh, Sip Tea

(3) "My brother and sister are my favorite people in the whole wide world, but they can be so silly sometimes! But you know what? I'm going to be even more stubborn than both of them, hee hee." ANSWER: Commend, Sip Tea

(4) "I haven't seen a whole lot of the world so far, but I think it must be very pretty." ANSWER: Nod, Disagree, Chat

(5) "There's something really happy about sharing food together, don't you think?" ANSWER: Nod, Sip Tea

(6) "I've always believed that there are lots of different ways to be strong, and to protect someone. Still... Sometimes it would be nice to be strong like my siblings are." ANSWER: Sigh, Nod, Chat

MISCELLANEOUS DIALOGUE.

GIFT GUIDE

LIKED GIFT: Floral Adornment, Tasty Baked Treat, Gemstone Beads, Armored Bear Stuffy, Watering Can, Tea Leaves, Stylish Hair Clip, Legends of Chivalry, Ancient Coin, any flowers DISLIKED GIFT: Training Weight, Hunting Dagger, Ceremonial Sword

DISLIKED GIFT.

"Hmm... Hee hee! Thank you for thinking of me."

LIKED GIFT.

"Hee hee, thank you! I'm really happy!"

FAVORITE GIFT.

"Wow...! Is this for me? Really? Oh, I love it! Thank you so much!"

LOST ITEMS.

TIMEWORN JOURNAL: A well-kept if obviously aged journal, its entries date back many years and are addressed not to itself, but to a person. There are many crude but lovingly rendered drawings within. It probably belongs to someone who's been looking for someone for a very long time. LOCATION: Courtyard

UNFINISHED HANDKERCHIEF: A lovely square of fabric decorated with what seems to be the beginnings of an embroidery project. Looks like... (apple trees/wisteria/sunflowers)? It probably belongs to someone who likes making gifts for others. LOCATION: Blue Lions Classroom

FOREIGN PENDANT: A subtle-yet-elegant pendant of foreign make. Its quality suggests a high degree of nobility; there is a small emblem of a wyvern on the back of it. It probably belongs to someone sentimental. LOCATION: Cathedral

OWNER.

"Oh! This is mine -- I've been looking for it everywhere! Thank you so much!"

NOT OWNER.

"Hmm... This isn't mine, but maybe... have you asked (name)?" *has an increased chance of suggesting the right person the higher her support rank with the item's owner.

MONASTERY QUOTES.

CHOIR PRACTICE.

"The songs of Fódlan are so different from Archanea. It's really neat!"

"Hm hm hm...♫ Hee hee! Isn't singing fun?"

COOKING.

"It looks so yummy! Do you want to share this together when we're done?"

"Are you nervous? Hee hee, don't worry! I used to help out a lot with cooking at the convent -- I'll help you out!"

"Aah, wait, wait! Not the-- ...hee hee... hahaha! Well, that's okay, too! We'll figure something out."

TUTORING.

INSTRUCT.

BAD.

"...Mmm... How do I..."

CRITIQUE: "I see... I should look at it like that, and... Oh! I think I'm starting to get it!" CONSOLE: "Hee hee... thank you. I'll try even harder next time!"

GREAT.

"I always do my best!"

"I'm getting better, step by step!"

PERFECT.

"I did it! Do you think my siblings would be proud of me?" PRAISE: "...! Hee hee... Thank you. That means so much to me."

TASKS.

STABLE DUTY.

"Horses have such cute, soft noses! Maybe I should ask if I can feed Helena an apple later..."

WEEDING.

"There's a right place for everything -- we just have to find it!"

SKY WATCH.

"Now it's my turn to touch the sky... Hee hee, come on! It's such a pretty day -- let's go!"

CERTIFICATION EXAMS.

FAILED.

"Hmm... alright! I'll study more, and try even harder next time!

PASSED.

"Yay! I did it! Just one more step toward being strong like my siblings!"

LEVEL UP.

0 TO 2 STATS UP.

"I have to try even harder..."

3 TO 4 STATS UP.

"I'll get there eventually!"

5 STATS UP.

"I'm just following the example they set!"

6 STATS UP.

"Hee hee... Maybe one day, I'll catch up to them! Do you think they'll be surprised?"

UPON REACHING LEVEL 99.

"Next time, I'll protect them, too."

UPDATE GOALS.

FAITH.

"Did you know? In Archanea, you have to use staves and tomes to use magic, but in Fódlan you don't need any of that! I don't know if I can bring that kind of magic back home, but if I can help even without a staff, then it's worth a try, isn't it? Trying to keep up with both of them gets a little tough sometimes, though!"

AXE + FLYING.

"My home, Macedon, was known for its wyvern knights -- and my brother and sister were the strongest of all of them! I chose to be a cleric to protect them like they protect me, but... hee hee! Thanks to them, I love the sky."

REASON.

"Axes are so different from magic. Their strengths and weaknesses, their range, the types of foes they're better against... I won't ever be as good with axes as my big brother and sister, but that's okay, isn't it? I'm not them -- I'm their little sister! And I'll always be there to support them!"

BUDDING TALENT.

"Woah... This is new... and exciting! Heeheehee."

NEW SKILL.

"I learned a new trick! Do you want to see?"

RECLASSING.

(1) "There's still so much I can learn!"

(2) "I'll do my best!"

(3) "I've never considered this before... but I guess I'll start now!"

BATTLE QUOTES.

MOCK BATTLE RETREAT.

"Ow! I should take care of myself... I can still learn from watching everyone else."

(Edelgard specific) "Ouch...! I already knew you were strong, but you really showed me again! Hee hee... take care of yourself, okay?"

FIRST KILL.

"...O goddess of this land, please welcome them..."

(After Sabbam Vitatham, super real & canon event) "... ... ... O Naga... I..."

WHEN SELECTED.

FULL / HIGH HP.

"I'm here with you!"

MEDIUM HP.

"I'm okay!"

LOW HP.

"I've got to be careful..."

ENEMY DEALS 1 OR NO DAMAGE OR MISSES.

"I still have lots of catching up to do!"

CRITICAL ATTACK.

"One, two, three!"

"It's my turn to protect them!"

"I won't lose!"

"Here I come!"

GAMBIT.

"Everyone -- together!"

GAMBIT BOOST.

"Let's put an end to this!"

DEFEATED ENEMY.

"O goddess..."

"I'm a princess of Macedon, too!"

"...I hope that you're at peace."

"Just one more step..."

ALLY DEFEATS ENEMY.

"I'm so happy you're alright!"

"Wow...! You were amazing!"

(Michalis/Minerva exclusive) "Hee hee... You're just as cool as I remember, (Brother/Sister)!"

ALLY HEALS/RALLIES.

"Thank you! I'm feeling better already!"

"I won't let you down!"

"Since you believe in me, I'll work even harder!"

DEFEAT QUOTE.

CASUAL.

"Ow! No, I can't...! I won't make them cry again...!"

CLASSIC.

"Michalis... Minerva... I... Just one more time... Togeth...er..."

THE ADVICE BOX.

I'm really cheerful when I'm with people, but sometimes I worry that makes other people not hear me out at all. Sometimes my siblings just brush me off!

>Start acting differently and maybe they'll change their mind. >Show them through your actions. They'll realize eventually. (correct?) >Stop being small

SOURCE: shadoll -- super fun meme! thank you!! <3

[aksharherbs]

DISCOVER NATURE'S REMEDIES IN YOUR TEACUP - SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, AND DELICIOUS SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY HEALTH CONCERNS

Herbal teas have been used for centuries as natural remedies for a wide range of common ailments. These soothing brews offer a gentle, accessible way to support our health and well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to use herbal tea bags to address everyday health issues, complete with recipes and preparation methods. Let's dive into the world of herbal healing and discover the power of plants in your teacup.

Discover How Herbal Tea Bags Can Be Used as Natural Remedies for Common Ailments Like Stress, Insomnia, And Digestive Issues.

Herbal tea bags offer a convenient and effective way to harness the healing power of plants. For those struggling with stress, a cup of chamomile or lavender tea can provide calming relief. Insomnia sufferers might find solace in valerian root or passionflower tea. And for digestive discomfort, peppermint or ginger tea can soothe and settle the stomach. These simple remedies are just the beginning of what herbal teas can offer.

Understanding Herbal Tea Bags

Herbal tea bags offer a convenient way to enjoy the benefits of medicinal plants. Unlike traditional teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant, herbal teas (also known as tisanes) are made from a variety of herbs, flowers, roots, and spices. Each herb brings its own unique set of properties and potential health benefits.

Key benefits of using herbal tea bags:

Convenience and ease of use

Consistent dosage

Portable and travel-friendly

Wide variety of flavors and blends available

Learn To Prepare Effective Herbal Tea Blends for Immune Support, Headache Relief, And Allergy Symptoms Using Simple Tea Bags.

Creating effective herbal blends is both an art and a science. For immune support, consider combining echinacea and elderberry teas. To combat headaches, a blend of feverfew and peppermint can be remarkably effective. For allergy relief, nettle tea paired with peppermint can help ease symptoms. By learning to combine complementary herbs, you can create powerful, personalized remedies.

COMMON AILMENTS AND THEIR HERBAL REMEDIES

Stress and Anxiety

Herbs:

1. Chamomile,

2. Lavender,

3. Lemon balm,

4. Passionflower

Calming Chamomile Blend recipe

1 chamomile tea bag

1 lavender tea bag

1 cup hot water

Optional: 1 tsp honey

Instructions for making of Calming Chamomile Blend

Steep both tea bags in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

Remove bags, add honey if desired, and sip slowly.

Insomnia

Herbs:

1. Valerian root,

2. hops,

3. passionflower,

4. chamomile

Sweet Dreams Tea Recipe

1 valerian root tea bag

1 chamomile tea bag

1 cup hot water

Optional: 1 tsp honey or a splash of milk

Instructions of Sweet Dreams Tea Recipe

Steep tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes.

Add honey or milk if desired.

Drink 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

Digestive Issues

Herbs:

1. Peppermint,

2. Ginger,

3. Fennel,

4. Chamomile

Tummy Tamer Blend Recipe

1 chamomile tea bag

1 peppermint tea bag

1 ginger tea bag

1 cup hot water

Optional: A slice of lemon

Instructions for making Tummy Tamer Blend Recipe

Steep tea bags in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

Add a slice of lemon if desired.

Sip slowly after meals or when experiencing digestive discomfort.

Colds and Flu

Herbs:

1. Echinacea,

2. elderberry,

3. ginger,

4. lemon balm,

5. thyme

Immune Booster Tea Recipe :

1 echinacea tea bag

1 elderberry tea bag

1 cup hot water

1 tsp raw honey

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions for making Immune Booster Tea Recipe

Steep tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes.

Remove bags, add honey and lemon juice.

Drink 2-3 cups daily when feeling under the weather.

Headaches

Herbs:

1. Feverfew,

2. Peppermint,

3. Lavender,

4. Willow bark

Headache Relief Blend Recipe : 

1 feverfew tea bag

1 peppermint tea bag

1 cup hot water

Instructions For making Headache Relief Blend Recipe 

Steep tea bags in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

Drink at the onset of a headache and repeat as needed.

Menstrual Cramps

Herbs:

1. Ginger,

2. Chamomile,

3. Red raspberry leaf,

4. Cramp bark

Monthly Comfort Tea Recipe : 

1 ginger tea bag

1 red raspberry leaf tea bag

1 cup hot water

Optional: 1 tsp honey

Instructions for Making Monthly Comfort Tea Recipe : 

Steep tea bags in hot water for 7-10 minutes.

Add honey if desired.

Drink 1-2 cups daily during menstruation.

Allergies

Herbs:

1. Nettle,

2. Butterbur,

3. Peppermint,

4. Green tea

Allergy Relief Blend Recipe: 

1 nettle tea bag

1 peppermint tea bag

1 cup hot water

Optional: 1 tsp local honey

Instructions for Making Allergy Relief Blend Recipe

Steep tea bags in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

Add local honey if desired.

Drink daily during allergy season.

Explore the world of herbal healing with our comprehensive guide to using tea bags for everyday health concerns.

The world of herbal healing is vast and fascinating. From the calming effects of chamomile to the digestive support of peppermint, each herb has its own story and unique properties. By exploring different herbs and their effects, you can build a natural health toolkit to address a wide range of everyday concerns. This guide serves as a starting point for your journey into herbal healing, offering insights into some of the most commonly used and effective herbs.

PREPARATION METHODS AND TIPS

Water Temperature

Different herbs require different water temperatures for optimal extraction:

Delicate herbs (e.g., chamomile, mint): Use water just off the boil (around 190°F/88°C)

Robust herbs (e.g., ginger, echinacea): Use boiling water (212°F/100°C)

Steeping Time

Steeping times vary depending on the herb and desired strength:

Most herbal teas: 5-7 minutes

Roots and barks: 10-15 minutes

For a stronger brew: Increase steeping time or use two tea bags

Enhancing Flavor and Efficacy

Add a squeeze of lemon to boost vitamin C content and enhance flavor

Use raw honey for added health benefits and natural sweetness

Combine complementary herbs for synergistic effects

Storage

Keep herbal tea bags in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture

Check expiration dates and use within 6-12 months for best quality

Safety Considerations

While herbal teas are generally safe, it's important to keep the following in mind:

Consult with a healthcare professional before using herbal remedies, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking medications

Be aware of potential allergies or sensitivities to certain herbs

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should exercise caution and consult their healthcare provider before using herbal teas

Some herbs may interact with medications or have side effects when consumed in large quantities

Conclusion

Herbal tea bags offer a simple, effective, and enjoyable way to address common ailments naturally. By understanding the properties of different herbs and how to prepare them properly, you can create your own personalized natural pharmacy right in your kitchen. Remember to listen to your body, start with small amounts, and enjoy the journey of discovering which herbal blends work best for you. With a warm cup of herbal tea in hand, you're well on your way to brewing wellness and supporting your body's natural healing processes.

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Thanks to Alan's photos, I found the paving without the bench. With Lilas, we cleared the slabs and installed a small table under the magnificent oak tree. Perfect for dinner in the evening when the weather is nice, until the sun goes behind the house.

The elderberry harvest is coming to an end. I made it dried to prepare herbal teas this winter and test a new jelly recipe with agar-agar. Spread on my Sunday morning pancakes, a delight!

It's a little early but the yarrow is ready (normally July and end of September).

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golden milk for a golden day. 

it has been a gloomy morning today in SWFL. not to mention the temperature has decreased by some 10-25 degrees the past couple of evenings. personally, i favor the warmer weather and humidity. for a lot of us, the colder weather and gloomy skies can take a toll in our confidence in ourselves and for the rest of the day. many of us will take one inconvenience and claim that the rest of the day will go just about the same. we set ourselves up for failure before we’ve given the rest of the day a chance to play out. 

this morning i am sipping on my own golden milk latte recipe that helps warm up the fire in my solar plexus : 

turmeric powder 

cinnamon sticks 

ginger 

clove 

fennel greek 

rosemary 

spruce pine needles 

elderberries 

ginseng root 

astragalus root 

licorice root 

matcha leaves 

marjoram leaves 

after steeped, i added a teaspoon of honey and topped it off with almond milk. 

from a recent perspective healing, i am beginning to see these inconvenient circumstances as opportunities for fluidity, letting go of control, and having gratitude for the experience. now at first that seems like a lot of hullabaloo, but it was not as easy as words can put it. before healing my inner chakra points i let the feelings trapped in those energy centers control my day, how i felt about it, and i let these challenging feelings debilitate me before i could move on from the feeling. some things that can get trapped in these centers are childhood trauma, trauma in self-worth and self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, sensual and sexual trauma, experience with abuse, people pleasing, and a lack in self-expression. when these shadows come up, i like to do things that match the energy on the other side of the spectrum. i’ll dedicate affirming songs to myself and sing them in a mirror, i’ll hold myself a little tighter to show myself that i’m supported, i’ll do breath work techniques and connect with the physical sensations of my body, and most importantly i move! shake, shimmy, jump, kick, stretch, and roll. 

one small habit i have with a lot of intention behind it is putting turmeric in most of my everyday foods. including teas, smoothies, wellness shots, breakfasts, snacks, soups, rice, and most dinners. not only does it add great flavor but i use it to add a bit more healing into what i add to my own body. 

the benefits of turmeric include : 

1. Depression

2. Type 2 Diabetes

3. Viral Infections

4. Premenstrual Syndrome

5. High Cholesterol

6. Alzheimer's Disease

7. Arthritis

8. Cancer

9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

10. Headaches

11. Acne 

i do what i can to let myself, my mind, and my body know that there is plenty of space for me to be, to feel, and to release what is being held on to. i’ve given myself energy work for almost a year now, and in that time i’ve received a lot of help from others perspectives and healing energy. in that time i’ve been given the space to develop my own practice with what works for me, and it’s still ever-changing. healing becomes more easeful when we practice as well as when we are adding to that ease in the process. 

be kind to yourself. 

health benefits list cited from https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-turmeric 

picture was found from site https://vk.com/wall-208741385_20 

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How to Make Elderberry Syrup For Immune Support

Elderberries are one of my most used go-to herbal remedies for cooler months. They’re both immune-boosting and delicious in different recipes. I make DIY elderberry marshmallows, tea, and even kombucha. This easy elderberry syrup recipe is a great way to get all of their benefits! The dried berries of the Sambucus nigra plant are naturally high in antioxidants that help with colds and flu. You…

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Benefits of Dried Elderberries

Dried elderberries are a great way to add health benefits of Dried elderberries to your diet. Elderberries are known for their potent antioxidant activity, which can help reduce inflammation, increase immunity and support cardiovascular health. Dried berries make a delicious addition to smoothies and baked goods. Organic Elderberry Syrup is made from the berries of the Elder tree. it has vet simple organic elderberry syrup recipe. Elderberries are a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to maintain healthy immune function. Organic Dried elderberries for tea are a great way to enjoy the taste of elderberries. Dried elderberries can be used in teas, cold and hot drinks, and many other recipes. Goji berry also contains many benefits. Goji berry tea is made with goji berries, which are small, red fruit that grows on a shrub in China. The berries contain high levels of antioxidants and other nutrients, which can help boost your immune system and prevent disease. To know more visit our website, Kombucha Kamp.

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Set Up Your Kitchen Garden with Popular Native Edible Plants

Have you ever wondered about designing your very own kitchen garden? But need help figuring out which plants to choose? It’s time to make your desire come true.

Australian Indigenous communities have recognised the medicinal and nutritional value of native edible plants. As wildflowers warm up the season of spring, their roots and leafy branches can make up a hearty vegan meal.

At Newport Nursery, we can offer you with popular native edible plants. Let’s start with the seven widely consumed edible plants in Newport. 

Common Sedge 

Common Sedge is a wetland plant that grows well in damp soil but requires full sun to part shade. It can stabilise soil, prevent erosion and shelter small mammals. 

The natural healing properties of Common Sedge can help with a variety of ailments, including menstrual cramps, digestive issues, and skin conditions. 

Vanilla Glycine 

Did you know that a food additive can help with nutrition? Vanilla Glycine is one prominent example. This small and delicate climber is a famous food additive that can cure arthritis and inflammation. Its antioxidant properties can also cure chronic pain and can even be used for antidiabetic purposes. 

Woolly Tea Tree

Wolly Tea Tree is a perfect combination of simplicity and functionality. Its delicate white flowers bloom throughout the year, making it easy to recognise. 

The leaves of this tree can be used to make a soothing tea for various ailments. With a fragrant and refreshing aura, this edible plant in Newport can be your herbal antidote to digestive and breathing problems. 

Native Elderberry

Native Elderberry is a popular choice for its high nutrition. It is naturally found in cool-shaded mountain forests and is perfect for a shady, moist garden. 

Spring is the best season for its natural bloom, and the fruit is an edible, white spherical drupe about 5mm long. Start planting this native species to fill up your fruit bowl next spring. 

Native Raspberry 

Native Raspberry is a popular edible plant in Newport because it is high in nutrition. Its flowers have pretty pink petals, which ripen to form juicy red berries every spring. 

You can grow this plant in loamy soil, which is well-drained and has rich organic matter. Add a touch of reddish hue to your fruit basket with native raspberries growing in your backyard. 

Seaberry Saltbush 

If your coastal garden needs nutritional value, Seaberry Saltbush is your best answer. It is easily recognisable by occult red berries and leaves like a jade plant. 

Seaberry Saltbush grows well in saline conditions and thrives in coastal and sandy soils. Being a natural moisturiser, these plants can make your diet healthier. 

Large Kangaroo Apple 

Don’t be disappointed by the tiny purple flowers. After ripening, they produce one of Australia’s favourite fruits, the large Kangaroo Apple. These are popular edible plants in Newport that are used to add citrus fruits to salads. 

They can grow well in rocky soils, with semi-shaded environments along with moderate frosts. Remember, large Kangaroo Apples always taste better after they have fallen off the plant.

Final Thoughts 

Now that you have learned about the popular edible plants, you can design your old-fashioned kitchen garden. We at Newport Nursery will help you choose the best plants according to soil type, climate, home, and natural habitats. Embrace nativeness to add a delicious ingredient to your vegan recipe. Try planning for your nutrition choice today.

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Lavender Hibiscus Henna Hair Recipe

Henna Powder Lavender Spearmint Tea (infuse 10 minutes) Hibiscus Elderberry (Infuse 5 Minutes - darker color) Cabernet The teas mellow out the scent of the henna, and is soothing. Use tea at warm temperature, not boiling. Mix all together and leave overnight. I find that braiding my hair into pigtails helps me be able to reach all my roots and also rub all the henna into my braid so it's easier to clean out later. When I don't use braids I end up with very tangled hair and it's a mess. Easier to put on the top of your head as well. Gives a bit of depth to the color too since the lower layers aren't perfectly covered. Henna has a hennotannic acid element to it red-orange dye that is found in walnuts and water hyacinth. You have to make it into a paste to make the dye release. I need to see a henna tree. This time I left it on for about an hour, and the paste was like mud. I usually wrap foil around my head to keep the heat in and not get this dye everywhere. I've noticed an observable difference in my mind when I wrap it in aluminum foil. Had this mental image of Magneto putting on his hat. I always considered myself more of an Xavier, so... that's interesting. The difference between veils and helmets, metal and cloth... and what wavelengths it may filter out. Anyways, back to my hair. It looks great! Really like the color. The physical vibrancy helps me feel more vibrant. Successful formula. Will recommend to future selves in the future.

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Elderberry Cuttings for Sale: Enhance Your Garden with Healthy Plants

Are you looking to add a touch of natural beauty and health to your garden? Elderberry cuttings are an excellent choice for anyone interested in growing their own elderberry plants. Elderberry Cuttings for Sale Not only are elderberries known for their delicious taste and versatility in culinary creations, but they also offer a range of health benefits. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of elderberry cuttings and why they are a great addition to any garden.

What are Elderberry Cuttings?

Elderberry cuttings are sections of elderberry branches that are carefully selected and prepared for planting. These cuttings are taken from healthy elderberry plants and are ideal for propagation, allowing gardeners to grow new elderberry bushes in their own gardens.

Benefits of Elderberry Plants

Health Benefits: Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, making them a valuable addition to your diet. They are known for their immune-boosting properties and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.

Versatile Uses: Elderberries can be used in a variety of ways, including making jams, syrups, wines, and teas. They add a unique flavor to dishes and beverages, making them a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike.

Beautiful Flowers and Foliage: Elderberry plants are not only productive but also aesthetically pleasing. They produce clusters of delicate white flowers in the spring, followed by dark purple berries in the summer, adding visual interest to your garden.

Easy to Grow: Elderberry plants are relatively low maintenance and can thrive in various soil conditions. With proper care and maintenance, they can provide a bountiful harvest year after year.

Why Choose Elderberry Cuttings for Sale?

Purchasing elderberry cuttings for sale offers several advantages:

Quality Assurance: When you buy elderberry cuttings from a reputable source like North Florida Elderberry, you can be confident in the quality and health of the plants. This ensures a successful planting and growth experience.

Variety Selection: Elderberry cuttings for sale come from different elderberry varieties, allowing you to choose the ones that best suit your garden's needs and your culinary preferences.

Convenience: Buying elderberry cuttings eliminates the need to start plants from seeds, saving you time and effort. You can jump right into growing healthy elderberry bushes without the hassle of germination.

How to Plant Elderberry Cuttings

Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil for planting your elderberry cuttings. Prepare the soil by adding organic matter and ensuring proper drainage.

Planting: Plant the elderberry cuttings in early spring or late fall. Make sure the cuttings are buried at least a few inches deep, with the buds facing upward.

Watering and Care: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prune the plants as needed to promote healthy growth and remove any dead or diseased branches.

Harvesting: Elderberries can be harvested once they are ripe, usually in late summer or early fall. Use them fresh or preserve them for later use in various recipes.

Conclusion

Elderberry cuttings for sale offer gardeners a convenient and reliable way to grow their own elderberry plants. With their health benefits, versatility, Elderberry Cuttings for Sale and ease of cultivation, elderberries are a valuable addition to any garden. Visit North Florida Elderberry to explore their selection of high-quality elderberry cuttings and start your journey to a vibrant and fruitful garden today.

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December In Review

Well let’s start off with I’m stealing Li’s template.

What’s In My Cup?

AM: As of late I’ve been drinking black/earl grey tea w/ honey or drip coffee because too much caffeine has been giving me massive anxiety and OCD tics which we don’t even want to get into. I add 1 scoop of Agent Nateur’s holi(mane) which is just collagen powder w/ pearl powder. It actually really helps the evenness of my complexion in my skin. Then I add some hazelnut, english toffee, or vanilla stevia drops depending on the vibe I’m in each day and then my nut pod creamer. Also, you guys I’ve been putting my warm drinks in my ember cup I got for Christmas and it keeps it to the temperature I want for so long, I can shower, do my skincare, whatever and it’s still the same temp. 😭 life changing.

During the day: I’m drinking water with silica drops for thicker and healthier hair, ultima electrolytes in lemonade, and trace mineral drops. I rly want to try the LMNT??? Element??? (Idk..) electrolytes, but why do all the flavors sound like they taste bad.

During the holidays I have been partaking in an occasional sprite that I mix with white peach cranberry juice, cranberry sauce, frozen cranberries, and a sprig of rosemarry as a little mocktail vibe.

PM: I’ve been drinking teas. My favorites have been spearmint, hibiscus tea w/ honey, or elderberry healer by the company rishi.

What’s On My Plate?

AM: smoothies are my go to.. usually strawberry & banana with almond milk, cacao powder, inulin, flax seed, chia seeds, rice bran, pearl powder, chocolate protein powder, cacao nibs, and honey to make it taste like a chocolate covered banana/strawberry.

Pm: I have been rly into a couple things that I’m just rotating…

1. smash burgers on corn tortillas that have been all over TikTok lately. They’re just easy and take such little planning.

2. I marinate boneless, skinless chicken thighs in coconut aminos, salt, minced garlic and minced ginger from a jar and cook it in a pan with all the sauce from marinating. Add it as a dressing on top of a bed of lettuce, cilantro, green onions, sugar snap peas, cabbage slaw mix, and add vermicelli noodles if I’m feeling like I want some carbs.

3. Another one is chicken thighs skin rubbed w/ salt & garlic, fry up the chickens and then remove them from the pan add in black rice (super high in antioxidants) with minced ginger, garlic, let it soak in all the oils and then I add chicken stock, a can of coconut milk and lemongrass smashed. Then add the chicken back in and ignore it for 40 mins. ( this is just a recipe from Gwyneth Paltrow clean plate book which I kind of die for)

My mom and I made Julia Childs lamb for Christmas with green beans and an endive salad.

What’s On My Bookshelf?

Currently reading the 4th book in the “Magnolia Parks Universe” It’s called “The Great Undoing” the series starts out with a book about Magnolia Parks and BJ which is the most toxic but addicting love affair we’ve all had and the 2nd book goes on to Daisy Haites which is like crime lord familia, brother steals paintings from the louve type vibe with more love triangles between both worlds from different perspectives and the 3rd book goes back to Magnolia Parks and the 4th is now back to Daisy Haites.

What’s In My Playlist?

I’ve been into classical music or scores that have been evoking feelings of a past life or have been allowing me to just feel my feels. If not that I’m rly into the song High by Steven Sanchez .. hawt 🫡

What I’ve Been Up To?

I was going crazy for Christmas decorating I wanted it to feel like the North Pole, but honestly it also made me kind of depresssed. My expectations are always high for holidays. My sister never comes home for ANY holiday and always spends it with Lara’s dad side. We used to always spend Christmas night at my grandparents on my Dad’s side of the family and I think that makes the holiday feel lonely now that they’re gone and my uncle is in Boston. Usually we go over to my neighbors on Christmas Eve and she has this huge pasta party, but she cancelled cause she had a pinched nerve in her back and we ended up cooking her a huge lasagna and taking over chicken pot pies for her Christmas Eve + Christmas. I was over stimulated but not with Christmas joy. Happy to help, but I’m feeling exhausted. I enjoyed spending time with my parents and surprising my mom with a gift for her business my dad and I snuck around to get, but as sad as it is to say… I feel relief that Christmas is over and it’s time to bring in a new year.

I am severely dedicated to my physical therapy and my body now that I’m stationary and not traveling around. 3 days out of the week I’m at the clinic in tractions. One where I’m strapped in to the wall pulling my neck to the left and one with 25lbs pulling my neck forward and 20lbs pulling my head back to reintroduce the C curve into my spine. Then I have a ton of at home exercises they have me doing for my knees/ankles and spine as well everyday. It’s a holistic clinic so I’m going to see their nutritionist in January and go further cutting out foods and getting clear on what my body needs to be its highest and best self.

I got a pill organizer from Amazon cause I’m trying to be better about my supplements… it’s been life changing. I’ve been taking saffron 3 times a day to help mood stabilize and gaba to help calm my brain ( both life changing ), chlorophyll, heavy doses of omegas, vitamin d3k2, zinc, glycine which is a building block for collagen, pumpkin seed oil for long hair, and a lot of Bach essences to keep my brain as peaceful as possible.

I’m spending lots of time with my animals. One of my ducks is being a bully so we had to separate berry cause her leg is hurt and cherry won’t stop standing on her back pulling her feathers. We’re collecting about 7 eggs from our ducks and chickens per day.. which is crazy cause I can’t eat eggs anymore, so we’re over flowing with eggs. We have 2 strays in our basements that we are taming to hopefully adopt out or have as outdoor cats that come inside at night… only time will tell.

I finally bought an air doctor for Christmas and I feel like I’m in a pure oxygen tank the air feels so clean (I found a coupon code for $300 off if anyone is interested)

I’ve deep diving into astrology and doing moon rituals.

Every first of the month I’ve been blowing cinnamon through my door which I highly suggest for an abundance practice and washing your cards with cinnamon water.

Skin & Hair Saviors

Face reality is my tried and true. I’m afraid of anything else but I rly want to venture out. I’m going to start micro needling at home to help plump my skin & get rid of acne scars.

My red light/blue light therapy wand + my near infrared/red light therapy panel are saviors.

I use golabs rosemary hair oil any chance I have to let it sit and chill and I use her other oil on my ends and then pop it in a shower cap and let it simmer for at least an hour.

Virtue hair oil with keratin has been my go to before I braid my hair every night.

I’ve been using a ph balanced shampoo by k18 & a rice water conditioner called mykirei..

I also do a apple cider water rise on my scalp to balance PH after I shampoo and condition ( 4 parts water, 1 part acv)

Miss & love you all

Aly 💗