Little Stone Remedies

The joy of small victories! How to make sturdy labels without toxic and/or plastic ingredients? The recycled paper part was easy, the adhesive was not, until.....I came across a recipe for glue using sugar, flour, and water. Yeh, yeh, I know, you already knew that! So why didn't you tell me? (I will post the recipe in a bit...)

When it comes to matters of the heart, I can think of no plant more precious than hawthorn. With a rich history spanning around the globe, hawthorn has long bee...n a trusted ally to countless cultures. From the ancient Chinese, Greeks, and Native Americans, this hearty and hardy plant was a staple, and in modern times it remains a trusted herbal medicine for affairs of the heart. On a spiritual and energetic level, hawthorn is believed to soothe the spirits in the wake of grief and heartbreak. While on a scientific level, hawthorn is upheld for its therapeutic properties concerning the cardiovascular system. The history of hawthorn is profoundly interwoven with ours. With lifespans that can last up to 200 years, hawthorn hedges were grown as boundaries between properties, offering a natural, strong wall to enclose pastures and meadows. In Celtic mythology, the hawthorn was one of their most beloved and sacred trees, regarded as a symbol of love and protection. Brides would weave the beautiful flowers and red berries in their hair or carry them in their bouquets to symbolize their love and union. This natural gift's folklore is fascinating and a wonder considering what we now know thanks to modern science. The flavonoids assist in promoting everyday wellness, supporting the heart, while the procyanidins add a protective benefit. As my dear friend Rosemary Gladstar says, hawthorn contains natural qualities "to feed and tone the heart." Hawthorn is a wonder of the green world, one with a history that is equally as profound as its abilities.

The Aramaic word for forgive literally means to untie. Forgiveness is what frees us from the ties that bind us to our pain and suffering. We must forgive to free ourselves from being tangled up in old wrongs.

SURPRISE! I'm running late (Sunday) today Should be at the Apothecary around 12:30 or 1:00SURPRISE! I'm running late (Sunday) today Should be at the Apothecary around 12:30 or 1:00