Summer Family Day Pack Checklist

Summer Family Day Pack Checklist

Day hikes. Picnics. Wading in the creek. S’mores. Counting fireflies.It’s summer time! This mom- and dad-of-three-littles carry backpacks to handle all (well, most) of the kids’ needs that come up during a summer day outside. Here’s what...
Patchouli in the House!

Patchouli in the House!

People asked. (Often!) We obliged.Dark Patchouli oil, or Pogostemon cablin, is one of those polarizing scents that has the power to enthrall or repulse depending on your nose. Which camp are you in? “Finally! I looooove patchouli!”OR”I mean, I still...
NEW: Grapefruit & Geranium Lotion Bars!

NEW: Grapefruit & Geranium Lotion Bars!

 Spring is here! Welcome back, sunshine and mud puddles and green grass and, yes, thawed ponds for the ducks!I wanted to create something bright and fresh for the new season. Something light, uplifting, cheerful. Something to reflect and celebrate the brilliant...
Polish it up: new product announcement!

Polish it up: new product announcement!

No beating around the bush here: this winter has been brutal in Upstate NY. Three-to-four feet of snow on the ground, sub-zero temps, and more of each on the way. We’ve spent most days inside, relying on our trusty woodstove, music, books, and comfort...