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SIMPLE SYRUP . We love @meadowlandsyrup !Their delicious simple syrups pair unique and organic ingredients that make delightful cocktails and mocktails. If you are looking for something to quench your thirst during the last bit of this late summer in the Bay Area, give the Prairie Lemonade a try! Prairie Lemonade... INGREDIENTS 1 oz Oregon Black Bird Simple Syrup Lemonade 1.5 oz of your favorite whiskey (optional) DIRECTIONS Fill a tall glass with ice and add all ingredients, stir until mixed well. Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh summer berries.

HAPPY CHOCOLATE DAYChocolate comes from cacao and while chocolate is delicious and has some health benefits, we think cacao knocks it out of the water.Cacao is one of the most pharmacologically complex plant substances known to man. When consumed unsweetened or with very little sugar, it is a superfood, packed with beneficial minerals and neuro-modulators that beneficially affect our state of mind. The mild bitterness of a ceremonial cacao drink can also serve to cleanse the liver or release emotions, and the alkaloid content of pure cacao boosts circulation and absorption of nutrients. Pictured here is a cacao pod in all its beautiful glory! We carry the amazing @cacaoceremony ceremonial cacao.

POWER . As a person with a womb you are coded for power, and the journey to realizing the fullness & beauty of that power - your wild power - lies in the rhythm & change of your menstrual cycle. . The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in bodies with wombs, yet our understanding of & respect for this process is both limited & distorted. Few people with wombs really know about the physiology of their cycle, & many do not see it as an integral part of their heal...th & well being, let alone as a potential guide to emotional & spiritual empowerment. This book is an incredible tool to help you learn more deeply about this process and connect to your power in the process. We bleed for days each month, yet we do not die. What is more powerful than that? . This book is available in both shops! Call us if you would like it shipped! See more

$25 OFF ENDS TONIGHT . As you have seen over the last couple of weeks, our online store with @shopneighborhood is closing today. You will have until midnight today to make purchases on this site. You will get $25 off when you spend $50 or more on your first purchase on the site. Follow the link in our bio to take advantage of this offer. Pictured here are some of our amazing products from @nativenectarbotanicals which are also on our site! Beautiful pic by Native Nectar as well! . We are still open normally in both shops. We also can do shipping snd curbside orders if you give either shop a call.

WEBSITE CLOSING . This is the last weekend to shop on our website. It will be closing Tuesday Oct 26th. First time shoppers on the site will get $25 off when you spend $50 or more. We have a ton of amazing products on this site and it is a great way to save! We, of course, will still be open in both storefronts and you can do shipping orders and curbside by calling either store. You will receive amazing, personal care ordering this way. This site has been a gift to us during this trying time and we are sad to see it go, but grateful to have had it! Thank you so much for the support @shopneighborhood !

We never get tired of sharing our crystal grids. They are such an incredible way to set intentions with crystals and have a sacred space for them. How do you set up your crystals at home?

Can't get enough of @marcyellis work! We carry many of her designs in sticker form. They are all impossibly beautiful and inspiring. Especially for lovers of plants, the beauty of the human form, and friendship! We are expand5our sticker collection soon so stay tuned!

Indigenous People's Day This incredible art work is from a an Indigenous woman @holoske we highly recommend going to look at her work and creations. As an herbal company, we have so much respect and admiration for the indigenous people who know plants and the voice of the land so well. The trauma their people have endured is deep and painful. We are so grateful this day has been changed to offer respect to people who it is easy to look up to (unlike Columbus) and remind us ...to spend time seeing how we can give back to this community who gives so much to the planet that keeps us alive and is home to us. We highly recommend that if you want do something today to show honor to Indigenous People, go check out and donate to Sogorea Te' Land Trust in Oakland. It is an urban Indigenous women-led land trust that facilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people. One of the Co-Founders & Director of Sogorea Te, Johnella LaRose put the power behind this work so beautifully, "The loss of land plays out in our every day lives and it shapes how we look at things and how we feel about ourselves. We've spent 15 years in the Bay Area doing community organizing in the Indian community. And honestly, all the issues we're struggling with come down to land. You know, the land was taken and that was such a deep soul wound. The taking of the land, the heart of the people, was the cause of a lot of problems. And I believe that with the land trust, and you know, the land itself, I think that's really going to help us find our way back." Sogorea Te' Land Trust does so much work beyond this as well to support the Indigenous SF Bay Area community and Indigenous communities around the country. @sogoreatelandtrust See more

SINGING BOWL . Sound is healing and the practice of using singing bowls is meditative. Different tones can penetrate your energetic body and help to nourish and help it recover. Practices with singing bowls can also be tremendously expansive and help you to dive deeper into your spiritual practices.

SKIN CARE . We have curated our store into sections to make shopping a more enjoyable, fluid experience. Here is a picture of our skin care section in our Oakland shop! There are so many different options so you can find exactly what suits your skin's unique needs.

CBD EYE CREAM . The skin around your eyes is more sensitive and deserves extra love and attention. Our new Sagely eye cream works wonders, especially with colder days and harsher weather ahead of us. Antioxidant rich botanicals are infused along with 150mg of CBD to help brighten the eye area, target dullness, and provide rich hydration. ... Stop by either one of our shops or browse our online selection to see what natural beauty products we have to offer.

TULSI . Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a fragrant plant native to India. It has been revered for centuries for its ability to calm and rejuvenate the spirit. This powerful and fast acting adaptogen is perfect for those who feel overworked, stressed, or have a hard time decompressing. It helps counter metabolic stress levels in the body and helps improve brain function.... It pairs wonderfully with rose, lavender, ginger, and cinnamon just to name a few. Try it for yourself and find out why this plant is beloved by so many!

$25 OFF ENDING SOON . We are sad to announce that our Shop Neighborhood online store is closing it will be open until October 26th so you will need to shop and save by then. . The $25 off when you spend $50 or more on your first visit (link in bio) will be available until the end. We are so grateful to @shopneighborhood for supporting our small business during this trying time. The time we have had it has really been a gift!

HARVEST MOON . Happy October, Fall, AND Harvest Moon in Aries! What powerful energetic opportunities await us with this moon? The energy available seems to be one of emotional release, which may be on the intense side. Old traumas may resurface. Our advice is to practice healthy habits for yourself that release emotion and be more gentle if frustrations with your relationships come up (maybe let a few days pass before hashing something out). Call your most trusted friend, wri...te, take a bath, cry, run to the beach, sit where the ocean meets the sand. Whatever helps you release, do it! If you have the energy and means, spend time tonight exploring what comes up for you bc it could be an opportunity to harness the energy and transform it into something powerful for yourself. . This amazing creation is from the talented @rosieglowdesigns We wish for you all to be safe, cared for, and vibrant. Happy Harvest Moon! See more