(Photo source) In my never ending quest to lead a healthier lifestyle, I’ve done a lot of research about this Ayurvedic self-care ritual (both by experimenting on myself and lots and lots of reading)! And while the jury is still out on whether it’s as healthy for you as its biggest fans claim, today I’d… Continue reading Dry Brushing: What It Is and Why I Love It
Category: Tinc Botanica
5 Tips & Tricks for Magnificent Magnesium Butter
If you have been following me for any length of time, you are probably well aware of my love for magnesium. Seriously. This powerful mineral has fundamentally changed my life! For one thing, using my Magnificent Magnesium Butter, I sleep SO MUCH BETTER. For another, I have more energy AND my body seems to manage… Continue reading 5 Tips & Tricks for Magnificent Magnesium Butter
Passion Project: A Confession
In many ways, the tinc botanica lifestyle I am cultivating is the ultimate passion project for me: that is, I believe in and care about it so much, that in a perfect world, I would be building my tinc brand full time. I derive SO much joy from learning about oils and plants and ways… Continue reading Passion Project: A Confession
Coconut Oil is Magical
Ahhh, coconut oil 😍 This oil smells divine and the list of amazing things it does for our health is incredible! In this blog post, I'd like to share ten ways I use coconut oil in my home and/or in my tinc botanica products. Please also note the following: *Coconut oil has a melting… Continue reading Coconut Oil is Magical
🌸 lovely lilac-infusion recipes 🌸
You guys!!!! I think we can all agree that lilacs smell divine, amirite? I mean, seriously! This is the time of year I always want to go super slow so I can soak it all in...the lilacs bloom, the bugs aren’t biting yet, and each day brings more reminders that spring has SPRUNG. I just… Continue reading 🌸 lovely lilac-infusion recipes 🌸
Maple Holistics for the Recycle Program Win
It all started with hair. I wasn't asking for much...just an awesome, healthy, sulfate and paraben-free shampoo that actually worked well. And so, in my quest to find all those things, I stumbled across Maple Holistics. Mind you, this was years before I started tinc botanica...way before kids too! I was just a regular hippie… Continue reading Maple Holistics for the Recycle Program Win
(Safe) Fun in the Sun: Phototoxicity & Essential Oils
Yay! Summer is just around the corner (something we Minnesotans do NOT take for granted 😉). This means we are headed straightaway for some pool, beach-side, and general outdoor fun. And while we are beyond thrilled to bask in the sun (seriously!), it's so important to be educated about essential oils and phototoxicity. The word… Continue reading (Safe) Fun in the Sun: Phototoxicity & Essential Oils
Customizing Shampoo with Essential Oils: A Review of the Argan Oil Blend by Maple Holistics
Hi guys! Today I want to talk about hair ❤️ Like most people, I love it when my hair feels healthy and pretty ☺️🌿 But, I find that that isn’t always the easiest balance to strike! In an effort to find that balance though, I’m always experimenting with all kinds of hair remedies: I’ve gone… Continue reading Customizing Shampoo with Essential Oils: A Review of the Argan Oil Blend by Maple Holistics
6 Tinc Recipes for Detoxifying Your Home
Hi guys! In today's blog post, I want to share some awesome recipes for detoxifying your home. I've found that making my own cleaning products is a really empowering and fun and oftentimes thrifty thing to do. Yay! I love all of those things 🙂 So, I must say...before I had kids, I thought I… Continue reading 6 Tinc Recipes for Detoxifying Your Home
Oils-Based Postpartum Recovery
Hi Friends! I'm thrilled to share that our sweet little babe has just arrived 💗 And while I’m of course overflowing with love and joy for the new addition to our family, having already done this before, I’m keenly aware of the supports that I need in order to a) physically heal, b) manage the… Continue reading Oils-Based Postpartum Recovery