Happy Holidays!
We will be closed the week of Christmas to give our staff a well deserved break and time with their families, therefore we will not be shipping any orders. We will ship on the 30th to all orders West of the Mississippi and then resume normal shipping the week of the 6th.

Natural Allergy Relief

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It’s that time of year–flowers are blooming, trees are returning to life, and allergens of every kind are pushing their way through the soil. Having seasonal allergies is the worst, and being reliant on store-brand drugs can be a serious hindrance. Some make you sleepy, some have other side effects, and most are pretty expensive. … Read more

5 Ways to Live Greener

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5 Ways to Live Greener I love the outdoors. The purity and sanctity of nature is something many of us take for granted, and nothing is more disappointing than seeing trash on the bank of a mountain stream or finding plastic in the underbrush of a backcountry trail. Our planet is in danger, and it’s … Read more

7 Dog Friendly Hikes in Boulder County

Bear Peak Trail

If you’re like me, you love staying active and getting outside with your furry best friend. But sometimes it’s hard to know what trails allow four-legged adventuring companions and which frown on it. We’ve compiled a list of the best dog-friendly hikes in the area so you’ll never have to leave your pup behind again! … Read more

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

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I love sleep. I am a firm proponent of getting a solid 8 hours a night, so I assume I get enough of it. But how much sleep is really enough? The short answer is well, it depends. But here’s the long answer. According to the national sleep foundation, “Sleep needs vary across ages and are … Read more

Spring Herbs for Cleansing

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With allergens like pollen and dust whipped up in the air, Spring can be a time for more than just cleaning your house. You may feel the need to cleanse yourself and get a fresh start with warm weather. Try Some Of These Detoxifying Herbs And Spices To Get Your Spring Started Right! 1. Dandelion … Read more

Why You Should Shop at Farmer’s Markets

Pamela at the Boulder Farmers Market!

Spring is in the air, and with warmer weather comes one of my favorite times of year: Farmer’s Market season! If you’ve never shopped at a farmer’s market before, you may not be as excited as I am. Luckily for you, I’m here to tell you why you should be! Why You Should Shop at … Read more

Plants for Air Purification

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Living in the modern world has a lot of benefits, but it also means that the air we breathe is often full of toxins and pollutants that aren’t good for us. Buying air purifiers can be expensive and uses energy–but did you know there’s a natural way to cleanse the air you breathe? Plants naturally … Read more

Spring Herbs for Awakening

If Daylight Savings hit you hard this weekend, you may be clutching your coffee cup for dear life. But coffee all day every day is no way to live. If you’re looking for some natural ways to get that morning pick-me-up, we have some herbs and spices for you! Spring Herbs For Awakening 1. Green … Read more

When to Plant Your Garden

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Here in Colorado, it’s been feeling a bit balmy lately–and you may be itching to start your garden! (You should try it–here’s some reasons why!) But there’s nothing worse than being caught by surprise by a late frost, so I decided to find out exactly when to plant what here in Colorado so it doesn’t … Read more

What’s The Deal With Coconut?

Coconut Milk

Many dairy-free substitutes are using nut milks like almond, cashew or (technically not a nut) coconut milk. Ever since it hit the shelves, there have been claims of coconut milk being the miracle food to it being candy in disguise. But what is true? Are we doing more harm than good by going with this … Read more

Black Tea vs. Green Tea

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I love tea. I love black tea, rooibos tea, white tea, green tea, chai, herbal–if you can steep it in a pot, I’m happy. But I got to wondering what kind of effects the main types, green and black, really have on our bodies. What’s the difference? How It’s Made You may be surprised to … Read more

Is Keto Right for You?

The Keto Diet

If you’ve been keeping an ear to the rumor mill, you’ve definitely heard about the Keto diet lately. But what exactly does that entail? How do you do it? Is it really all it’s cracked up to be? We did some research to find out what’s what with Keto. What Is Keto? Keto, or the … Read more

7 Reasons to Try Dairy-Free

milk for dairy free diet

Among the health fads and diet crazes, there are some more popular than others: one such diet is the dairy free. Why is this diet so popular? Is it really beneficial? What are the perks? Sit back and relax and I’ll teach you a thing or two about going dairy-free. 7 Reasons to Try Dairy … Read more

Lemon for Cancer: Myth or Miracle?

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If you’ve been on the Internet lately, you’ve probably heard rumors about lemons being used as a cancer preventative and even cure. As a human who lives on Earth and who will thus probably get cancer at some point, I was pretty interested in finding out more about this rumor. Can it really be true? … Read more

10 Attainable New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s Resolutions are something I find stressful. This isn’t true for everyone–some people really excel at setting goals for themselves and meeting those goals. I struggle with achieving really ambitious changes, so New Year’s Resolution season adds a significant amount of pressure to my life. So this year, I decided to start small and … Read more

Aluminum Foil Burn Remedy

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Burns are the worst. They hurt when you get them, and they hurt for days or even weeks afterward. But did you know that there’s a surprising new remedy to treat burns quickly and make them fade faster? Aluminum Foil Burn Remedy Yep. Aluminum foil. This may seem counter-intuitive, but bear with me: I swear … Read more

Warming Winter Herbs

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Baby it’s cold outside! Winter is unfortunately just getting started for us here in Colorado, but you don’t have to resign yourself to being cold and uncomfortable for the next few months. There are plenty of natural (and delicious!) ways to keep yourself warm this winter with a variety of roasty herbs and spices. Warming … Read more