Author: MamaBee

  • Unlocking the Health Benefits of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

    Unlocking the Health Benefits of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) The historical significance of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is profoundly rich. Across the globe, various cultures have utilized this remarkable herb for countless purposes over thousands of years. It is renowned for its exceptional healing properties and medicinal applications. Some cultures have woven it into their spiritual practices,… Read more

  • Uh Oh! The shop update is being postponed. Homestead Updates.

    Uh Oh! The shop update is being postponed. Homestead Updates.

    Shop update… update. So close, and yet so far away! We had to make a tough call and decided to postpone the major shop update until mid-May. So many things are happening in such a short period that there was only one clear choice. This will also give me just a little more time to… Read more

  • Herbs, Mushrooms, And All Of The Good Stuff

    Herbs, Mushrooms, And All Of The Good Stuff

    Branding update! Every proper product needs to have a brand name, right? Well guess WHAT? We finally have one! Which also means that our labeling has a major update. I’ve sat and searched high and low for the right brand name, checked out all the trademarks and registered business names, and did a little soul… Read more

  • What’s Macerating on the Homestead?

    What’s Macerating on the Homestead?

    Okay, first, let’s define our terms here. Maceration is one tincture making process where you soak your herbs in a menstruum for about 2 weeks.  To macerate something generally means to soften and break it apart. And no, I’m not chewing on the herbs! The next sets of tinctures I’m going to be working on… Read more

  • What a beautiful life on the Alaska Homestead.

    What a beautiful life on the Alaska Homestead.

    Samantha Brown introduces her newfound impetus for blogging: life on their 7-acre Alaskan farm. She recounts their unexpected move to Alaska, followed by a steep learning curve in farming. Currently, it’s birthing season — a mix of beauty and challenge. Despite the complexities, she finds growth in surrendering control to God. Samantha anticipates blogging about… Read more