How to Naturally Treat Body Aches with Essential Oils
Reprinted from Flourish, a Willow and Sage electronic edition Essential oils can be used to soothe and help heal many ailments, and they...
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In the Garden Blog
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Roger Larson
- Feb 23
- 3 min
5 Benefits of Shea Butter Soap
Why Is Shea Butter So Good For Your Skin? Naturally nourishing, shea butter soap has been used for centuries to moisturize and replenish...
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Roger Larson
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
How to Remove Candle Wax
Credit: The Candle Issue, Willow and Sage. Dec 2022. Candles are the perfect finishing touch for a table centerpiece. They provide the...
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Roger Larson
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Candle Wick Guide
Credit: The Candle Issue, Willow and Sage. Dec 2022. Types of Wicks Cored Wicks A cored wick is used when a candle requires a...
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Roger Larson
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
How to Keep Wood-Wick Candles Lit
The Candle Issue, Willow and Sage. Dec 2022. There is no denying the coziness that comes from using a wood-wick candle. The crackle and...
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Roger Larson
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Candle Wax NOTES, TYPES & TIPS
Modified from The Candle Issue, Willow & Sage, December 2022 Much like a cooking recipe, candles and wax melts often combine several...
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Roger Larson
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
What Are Prebiotics?
Article adapted from an Activia publication Prebiotics are dietary fibers that are food for the good bacteria in your gut. Bacteria may...
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Roger Larson
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Why Americans Are So Obsessed with Pumpkin Spice Everything?
The anticipation for pumpkin spice’s annual return can be explained by a psychological theory called “reactance.” This article by Jordan...
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Roger Larson
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
Botanical Blends for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
by Herb Joiner-Bey, ND The Illness People Hide in Shame It is estimated that over a quarter of Americans age 18 and older suffer from a...
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Roger Larson
- Aug 16, 2022
- 6 min
What Is Shea Butter? 22 Reasons to Add It to Your Routine
Originally published by healthline.com What is it? Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm...
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Roger Larson
- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
Why Choose a Soy Wax Candle?
Adapted from an article posted in CandleStudio, August 6, 2019 The Benefits of Soy Wax When it comes to shopping for candles, the scent...
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Roger Larson
- Jul 4, 2022
- 4 min
Walking and Mental Health
By Stephanie Mansour A daily walk is associated with cardiovascular health benefits and weight loss — and it’s an accessible...
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Roger Larson
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
Do You Need to Trim the Candle Wick?
And 6 Other Common Candle Care Questions Originally published by HOMESICK on January 13, 2020 If you’ve simply been lighting and blowing...
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Roger Larson
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
The Benefits of Bathing
From Mountain Rose Herbs By Janice Cox, Guest Writer, May 26, 2022 Soaking in a warm tub full of aromatic herbs, natural salts, butters,...
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