Tag: wellness

  • The Brain/Gut Connection with LifeSeasons

    The Brain/Gut Connection with LifeSeasons

    Did you know that your gut is considered your “second brain”? The mind/gut connection is very real, with more evidence emerging all the time of just how much the microbiome (the environment inside your gut) impacts your overall health.

    Want to learn more? Click here!

    Before you go – take a look at a few of our favorite gut-healthy products from LifeSeasons. You might just get a “gut feeling” to add it to your daily routine!

    IB Soothe-R

    Helps to normalize intestinal function and ease intestinal discomfort*

    Triphala – a blend of three fruits, rich in antioxidants, used in traditional practices to soothe the intestines*

    Caraway – helps to calm intestinal spasms, indigestion and flatulence*

    Slippery Elm – rich in mucilage to comfort irritated mucosal tissue*

    Marshmallow – supports immunity and soothes the intestinal lining*

    Bifidobacteria – gut-friendly bacteria that support immunity and help to regulate elimination*


    Digestivi-T

    Supports the digestive tract and promotes the absorption of nutrients*

    SEB – Gluten Relief® – a powerful enzyme blend for digesting proteins in gluten (grain) and casein (milk)*

    DigeSEB® Enzymes – promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and fiber*

    Lactobacillus – probiotic bacteria to support healthy digestion, absorption and intestinal integrity*

    Bifidobacterium – probiotic bacteria for intestinal tract health, especially benefiting the bowel; neutralizes free radicals*

    Saccharomyces Boulardii – a beneficial yeast that supports healthy digestive function and immunity*

    Keto Digestivi-T

    Soothes bloating and digestive discomfort associated with high-fat or high-protein diets*

    Lipase – a digestive enzyme that supports the breakdown of fat*

    Ox Bile – provides supplemental bile to support fat digestion*

    Protease Enzymes – enhance the body’s ability to digest protein*

    Lactobacillus – probiotic bacteria to support healthy digestion, absorption and intestinal integrity*

    Bifidobacterium – probiotic bacteria for intestinal tract health, especially benefiting the bowel; neutralizes free radicals*


    Puri-T

    Supports healthy liver function and detoxification*

    Milk Thistle – contains antioxidants that protect the liver from toxins and support cellular repair*

    Artichoke – supports the body’s ability to increase natural bile flow*

    N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) – an amino acid the body uses to create antioxidants that neutralize free radicals*

    Turmeric – rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants to support normal inflammation response*

    Resveratrol – an antioxidant that promotes cellular repair, combats DNA damage, and supports the body’s ability to decrease liver fat*


    Regulari-T

    Helps reduce gas and discomfort, and promotes healthy elimination*

    Turkey Rhubarb – supports healthy elimination without creating dependence*

    Butternut – supports the body’s elimination process*

    Aloe Vera – assists the body’s ability to speed up intestinal passage*

    Psyllium – a good source of fiber to promote intestinal health*

    Horseradish – helpful for digestion and for improving bowel transit time*


    Stock up on ALL LifeSeasons products before their 25% OFF SALE ends March 31st, 2022!

    *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

    Resources:

    https://lifeseasons.com/product/regulari-t-gut-health-supplement-bowel-support/

    https://lifeseasons.com/product/digestivi-t-digestive-enzymes-probiotic-supplement/

    https://lifeseasons.com/product/ibsoothe-r-irritable-bowel-support-ibs-supplement/

    https://lifeseasons.com/product/keto-digestivi-t/

    https://lifeseasons.com/product/puri-t-liver-detox-supplement/

    https://lifeseasons.com/gut-health-making-your-second-brain-smarter/

  • Give the Gift of Aromatherapy with Pranarom

    Give the Gift of Aromatherapy with Pranarom

    Give the gift of aromatherapy – but with a personal touch ✨🎁 The thought of taking time to make something with your hands makes the idea of gift giving so much more special. Check out fun, simple DIY recipes featuring Pranarom organic aromatherapy products ❤️

    Stock up on their products in any of our locations while they’re 20% off all December long!

    DIY AROMATHERAPY CANDLE

    Ingredients:

    • 6 oz Glass Jar
    • 7.5 oz. Beeswax
    • 40-50 Drops of Essential Oils
    • 1 Wick

    Instructions:

    1. Stick the wick to the bottom of jar using a little melted wax.
    2. Hold wick up using two sticks tied together at each end, with your wick in the middle
    3. Place beeswax in a double broiler on stovetop
    4. Melt beeswax until completely dissolved
    5. Remove from stove
    6. Let cool slightly
    7. Stir in essential oils
    8. Pour into jar
    9. Let cool

    *If layering the two waxes, follow the steps above but use half the amount of wax for each color. Pour the first color and let sit until set and then follow with the next color.


    One thing to keep in mind when making candles with essential oils is that the fragrance is subtle. If you are looking for a stronger scent, you may want to diffuse your oils. Or better yet, a combination of the two. Who doesn’t love the beautiful scent of diffused oils while enjoying the flicker of a candle? A powerful relaxing combo indeed!

    Feel free to make it your own combinations and make sure to have some fun!


    DIY Honey Bath

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Tablespoon Honey
    • 3 Drops of Pranarom Essential Oil
    • ¼-1 Cup of Pranarom Hydrosol

    Instructions:

    1. Add honey to a jar, add the essential oil and mix well. Then add hydrosol and mix until the honey has dissolved. Pour directly into your bath water.

    Honey is a humectant, giving this combination a moisturizing effect. It also works as a dispersant for the essential oils (which is furthered by mixing with the hydrosol) so that it seamlessly integrates with the bath water.

    This will make your skin feel SO soft and luxurious!


    DIY Essential Oil Clay Diffuser

    Ingredients:

    • Airdry clay (they used Terracotta for an organic feel)
    • Hemp Cording
    • Wooden Beads (wide hole)
    • Essential Oil (like Pranarom Zen diffusion blend)
    • Rubber Stamp (or household items to make patterns)
    • Circle Cutter
    • Drinking Straw or Large Skewer (to make hole)
    • Rolling Pin

    Instructions:

    1. Roll out clay into a slab about ¼” thick. Stamp design into clay.
    2. Cut out clay into circles and make hole at the top using a straw or skewer.
    3. Set aside to dry for 24-48 hours, until fully hardened. Flip pieces occasionally to dry both sides.
    4. Once dry, cut a piece of hemp cord approximately 18 inches and thread through hole.
    5. Add beads and tie a knot at the top of your last bead.
    6. Add an additional knot at the end of the two pieces of cord.
    7. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil and enjoy the beautiful aroma.

    You can make these as elaborate as you want. Add some metal embellishments, join a couple shapes together, etc. This diffuser can be hung in a car, closet, or anywhere you want to aromatize your space.


    DIY Valencia Bath Salts

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Cup Epsom Salts
    • ¼ Cup Coarse Sea Salt
    • 7 Drops of Valencia Diffusion Blend
    • Zest of 1 Orange

    Instructions:

    1. In a medium-sized glass mixing bowl, add sea salt and Epsom salt. Do not use plastic (the essential oils will absorb into the bowl).
    2. Mix the salts until well combined.
    3. Add essential oils and mix again.
    4. Store in an airtight glass container until ready to use.
    5. When ready, add to bath and enjoy!


    DIY Oh So Luxurious Skincare Roller

    Ingredients:

    10 Drops of Pranarom Frankincense Essential Oil
    10 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
    5  Drops of Helichrysum Essential Oil
    Pranarom Rosehip Extra Virgin Plant Oil (to fill)
    Roller Bottle


    Instructions:

    1. Add essential oils to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Rosehip oil and voila!
    2. Apply to directly to dry skin or mix with your favorite moisturizer for some extra hydration.

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

    Resources:

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/handmade-for-holidays.html

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/aromatherapy-candle-diy.html

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzv2rbHNFw/?epik=dj0yJnU9dFBNZUpfOThLMDg4N3hoRHVJX193elUwLUdpQXlfV3gmcD0wJm49TWhGVFhGbGtPc3BoMTRzaTVQazNEQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0dlZ180

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-destination-diffusion-blends-diy.html

    https://www.instagram.com/p/COI2OHxrp6A/?epik=dj0yJnU9QURJdnJEazhVSGpsYXV0TzZHU2ZuVVV3bnZ4YTVQcDYmcD0wJm49eDMzcmpsM3BwR2FZYzV5dGFkUGdnQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0dlZ3Vj

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_IO1uMgPX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    https://basilbandwagon.com/2020/12/08/peace-love-joy-with-pranarom/

    https://basilbandwagon.com/2021/04/06/plant-beautiful-skincare-thanks-to-pranarom/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7cze1gint/

  • DIY Headquarters with Wyndmere Naturals!

    DIY Headquarters with Wyndmere Naturals!

    Whether you’re looking to revamp your skincare routine (maybe a new, glowing face mask), mix up your natural cleaning products (you can never go wrong with hand sanitizer) or are shopping early for holiday gifts, Wyndmere Naturals is here to help! Keep scrolling for new DIY recipes – featuring products you can find at Basil Bandwagon Natural Market today.

    Have you ever wondered why they package their essential oils in cobalt blue bottles? It’s because the colored bottles help keep out deteriorating sunlight which helps allow each product to stay fresh longer!

    ALL Wyndmere Naturals products are 20% off!

    Sale ends November 30th, 2021.

    References:

    https://wyndmerenaturals.com/pages/blog

    https://www.instagram.com/wyndmerenaturals/

  • Don’t Let Flu Season SCARE You!

    Don’t Let Flu Season SCARE You!

    Don’t Let Flu Season SCARE You

    Boiron is here to help!

    ‘Tis the season to keep your medicine cabinet stocked with products that help you and your family feel well and stay healthy. Thankfully, Boiron’s homeopathic medicines do just the trick! Made with natural, non-drowsy ingredients, you will feel the relief day and night with multi-symptom and targeted solutions for the whole family. Want to know more information about some of their cold and flu relief products? Keep reading – and who knows, you might just find additional tips from Boiron themself!

    Wherever You Go, Take Oscillo!

    Oscillococcinum® (also known as Oscillo) works best when taken at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever.

    For everyone ages 2 & up, non-drowsy Oscillococcinum® has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the duration and the severity of flu-like symptoms.


    They Have Kid-Friendly Options Too!

    Multi-symptom formulas help target more than just your runny nose or cough! Their Chestal® line is available in easy on-the-go meltaway pellets and sweet-tasting syrups.


    Medicine Cabinet Must Haves

    Their ThroatCalm®, ColdCalm® and SinusCalm® products are specifically designed to help relieve specific symptoms at the onset, established and resolution stages of the common cold.

    BOO!

    Don’t be scared, you found Boiron’s additional tips to help keep you healthy this cold & flu season.

    Photo Courtesy of Boiron’s Instagram
    Photo Courtesy of Boiron’s Instagram

    For more information about Boiron and their products, please visit: https://www.boironusa.com/

    *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

  • Why We Love Hardy Nutritionals

    Why We Love Hardy Nutritionals

    Hardy Nutritionals Daily Essential Nutrients is a unique micronutrient formula that consists of 16 minerals, 13 vitamins, 4 amino acids, and 4 antioxidants/botanicals. One unique factor of the Daily Essential Nutrients is that organic molecules and micronized minerals are combined to maximize mineral absorption and delivery to cells. It is also clinically proven to help improve mood, focus, mental clarity, emotional stability, and sleep quality.

    Their products are readily available at all Basil Bandwagon Natural Market locations, in both clinical strength and regular strength –

    • Clinical Strength: (Daily Essential Nutrients with Added Vitamers) A broad-spectrum micronutrient formulation. It is specifically formulated for individuals with certain genetic variations of Vitamin B6 and Folate metabolism.
    • Regular Strength: (Optimal Balance for Women or Men) An excellent daily micronutrient formulation for adults and children who don’t need the clinical levels found in the Daily Essential Nutrients.

    If you wish to learn more about Hardy Nutritionals and their supplements, we recommend visiting their website https://www.hardynutritionals.com/ .

    Resources:
    https://www.hardynutritionals.com/products/optimal-balance-for-women
    https://www.hardynutritionals.com/products/optimal-balance-for-men
    https://www.hardynutritionals.com/products/daily-essential-nutrients-with-added-vitamers-120
    https://www.hardynutritionals.com/article/clinical-reference/about-hardy-nutritionals

  • Plant Beautiful Skincare Thanks To Pranarom

    Plant Beautiful Skincare Thanks To Pranarom

    Plant Beautiful Skincare – A Holistic Experience for Mind & Body

    Essential oils and beauty go together like peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese and tomato soup, April showers and May flowers… well you get the point. According to Pranarom’s National Educator, Amy Galper, B.A. MA. Certified Aromatherapist, “a great clean beauty facial care product needs to nourish us in 3 ways: physically, emotionally and psycho-spiritually. Applying product to our faces is a deeply personal experience, and can help us be more present, foster self-reflection and confidence, and just make us feel really good.” And we all could use more of that!

    Simple. Effective. 100% Organic.

    Your skincare routine just got easier! Here are a few tips and suggestions for using Pranarom’s Plant Beautiful skincare and creating your own beauty ritual to nourish your skin and soul:

    1. Try cleansing your face with oil, rather than soap, and take note of how gently this lifts away dirt and grime without stripping your skin. The Pure Facial Cleansing Oil is perfect for this, as it’s easy to use and leaves a non-greasy feeling after rinsing.
    2. Use floral waters to tone and soothe sensitivity. After cleansing and patting your face dry, try misting with one of Pranarom’s Facial Mists – beautiful blends of a few different hydrosols and soothing aloe vera. They feel light and clean while imparting nuanced aromas that immediately calm both mind and skin. 
    3. After cleansing and toning, feed the skin with one of the deeply nutritive Treatment Moisture Oils, massaging gently for best results.
    4. Pay attention to the scent of the essential oils and how well they partner and align with the plant oils, and how the scent makes you feel.

    Stock up on your favorite products before their 20% off sale ends 4/30/2021!


    Looking for more unique products to add to your every day routines?

    Check out these great DIY recipes below!

    DIY Calming Meditation Spray

    Set the perfect atmosphere to get yourself ready for your daily skincare routine! This simple DIY room spray is a relaxing blend for de-stressing and calming the mind.

    Ingredients

    – 1 oz. spray bottle

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Bergamot essential oil

    – 6 drops of Pranarom Lavender essential oil

    – 4 teaspoons witch hazel

    – 4 teaspoons distilled water

    Method

    1. Mix witch hazel and distilled water in a glass pourable container. Add essential oils. Mix until oils are well incorporated. Pour into spray bottle. Voila! Relax into your day.


    Luxurious DIY Roller

    Apply directly to dry skin or mix with your favorite moisturizer for some extra hydration – the perfect addition all year-round!

    Ingredients

    – 8 ml. roller bottle

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Frankincense essential oil

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Lavender essential oil

    – 5 drops of Pranarom Helichrysum essential oil

    – Pranarom Rosehip Extra Virgin Plant Oil (to fill)

    Method

    1. Add essential oils to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Rosehip oil and voila!


    DIY Immune Boosting Foot Roller

    Does your immune system need a little boost? Made with their immune boosting wellness formula of Lavender, Eucalyptus radiata, and tea tree, this kid friendly recipe is great to keep on hand (or foot!)

    Ingredients

    – 8 ml. roller bottle

    – 30 drops of Pranarom Immunity Boost essential oil blend

    – Jojoba Oil (to fill)

    Method

    1. Add essential oil to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Jojoba oil. Rub on bottoms of feet or pulse points for an extra Immunity Boost!


    Resources:

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2020/01/1.html

    https://pranarom.us/products/plant-beautiful-skincare/

    https://pranarom.us/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAr8hxgK65/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMh3Jt2giyi/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzv2rbHNFw/?epik=dj0yJnU9ZjFFYTRyM0JFUldjeGJ2OWNEZHZ2N1dCVFdtM0MxN2wmcD0wJm49anBfY1FxWFJIeWpwUTNBRTQzdnNhZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0JzWTBz

  • Looking to Keep Your Immune System Strong? Country Life Vitamins is Here to Help!

    Looking to Keep Your Immune System Strong? Country Life Vitamins is Here to Help!

    Take your immune health to the next level with Country Life Vitamins

    It’s not always easy to eat a balanced diet with all the nutrients we need, and something as important as our immune system needs extra attention. To fill the gaps we might be missing, adding in certain vitamins to our daily wellness routine makes sure we’re covering all our bases without the added stress. Thanks to Country Life Vitamins, we can trust that the ingredients they use in their products follow their 5 pledges – Authenticity, Cleanliness, Freshness, Consistency & Accuracy.

    Immune Support When It Matters

    Vitamin D

    Also known as the Sunshine Vitamin, Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain healthy bones and teeth, as well as promote immune health.*

    Multivitamins

    Get the essential nutrients you need for  health and wellness. Their Core Daily-1 multivitamins simplify your daily nutrition with support across seven key nutritional areas.*

    Minerals

    Minerals are elements used by the body that are not produced by plants, and play an important role in metabolism and other various bodily functions.* Many of their minerals are chelated (bound to amino acids) and they provide both single forms as well as multi-mineral formulas.

    Calcium

    Formulated to maximize your body’s calcium absorption for healthier teeth and bones, their calcium supplements may also be blended with minerals for total-body utilization. Adequate calcium and vitamin D as part of a healthful diet, along with exercise, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.*

    Looking for a great way to add vitamins into your daily morning routine?

    Check out this refreshing smoothie recipe!

    Immune Boosting Berry Orange Smoothie

    Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free ~ Serves 2

    This delicious smoothie is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, with an added boost of sunshine – Vitamin D!

    Ingredients

    1 1/4 cups fresh squeeze orange juice

    1 cup of your frozen berry of choice – we used blueberries (can use fresh but will not be as thick)

    1/2 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries

    1/4 cup of almond or coconut milk (we used almond)

    1 banana

    1 tablespoon lemon juice

    1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup

    4 sprays Country Life Vitamin D3 spray (2 sprays = daily serving size but this recipe yields 2 servings)

    Method

    Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy!

    DISCLAIMER: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

    References:

    https://www.countrylifevitamins.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/countrylifevitamins/

    https://www.cottercrunch.com/cranberry-orange-smoothie-dairy-free/

  • Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Who Are They?

    As experts in Scientific Aromatherapy, Pranarom safely harnesses the active properties of plants for vibrant health and wellness.

    “Some see small amber bottles, we see a world of plants.” – Pranarom

    Pranarom products can be found in many scents, sizes, & forms – and 100% of their products are sustainable and certified organic by ECOCERT ICO.

    Think about this:

    • 2,000 pounds of lavender flowers = one gallon of lavender oil

    • 2,000 pounds of oranges = 10 gallons of orange oil

    • 5.5 million roses = 1 liter of rose oil (that’s 30 rosebuds in EACH DROP)

    Now that’s a lot of farming needed! Thankfully, Pranarom practices organic farming in order to keep plant life in its most natural state, from the farm to your home.

    “Essential oils, when harvested and produced organically, have the ability to play a vital role in our physical well being.” – Pranarom

    Check out the plant-tastic variety of products we carry from Pranarom below!

    Single Note Essential Oils

    Interested in organic essential oils but unsure of where to start? Look no further! You can incorporate these oils into your everyday routine – with a diffuser, enjoy them aromatically, apply topically, and you can even add them into your home cleaning & do-it-yourself recipes.

    Wellness Formula Essential Oils

    Their wellness blend essential oils have the perfect blend of single note essential oils to help meet the needs of you and your family. With multiple ways to use them, they’re the perfect addition to you essential oil collection.

    Aromatic Hydrosols

    Looking to improve your beauty care routine for your unique skin type? These gentle hydrosols provide botanical hydration and toning with healing benefits for face, skin and hair. The pure plant essences they contain are suspended in water from the steam distillation of essential oils.

    Virgin Plant Oils

    Cold pressed and unrefined from organically grown plants, these beauty oils can be used to moisturize skin, deeply condition hair, soften cuticles, remove makeup, and more! Use them on their own, or infuse with essential oils for additional, targeted benefits.

    Organic Perfumes

    Smell like fresh florals, balancing woods, or sparkling citrus with the finest aromatic botanicals – in roll-on form!

    Diffusion Essential Oil Blends

    These custom artisanal essential oil blends feature 3 note scales – top notes, heart notes and base notes to help soothe, energize or lift your emotions!

    Stock up on their products in any of our locations while they’re 20% off all December long!

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

    References:

    http://pranarom.us/

  • Shop Local This Holiday Season with Third Child Wellness Boutique!

    Shop Local This Holiday Season with Third Child Wellness Boutique!

    Their story begins with two strong-willed, creative women…

    ☑ Women-Owned

    ☑ Small Business

    ☑ Locally Made in Somerville, NJ

    ☑ Made in Small Batches

    ☑ 100% Natural Skin Care

    You don’t often see a mother in-law/daughter in-law team of entrepreneurs like this one. Theresa was a stay-at-home mom with a background in health and nutrition. Shirley was newly retired and looking for something meaningful to do with her extra time. After years of working for the man, Shirley decided it would be more fun to work for herself. Together, in 2018, this mother/daughter in-law duo decided to take on the world of natural skin care products. 

    Now, about making the world a better place. Theresa and Shirley care deeply about their community. They’ve decided to pay it forward by donating 5% of all profits to the following organizations: Steps Together, the ACLU and The Trevor Project.

    ​Shirley and Theresa Bonner love their planet and their community. They are proud to have their on-line and wholesale business based in Somerville, NJ and have taken every opportunity to help make Somerville and the world, a better place to live. 

    ‘Nothing Hidden. Just pure love for your skin.’

    All of Third Child Wellness Boutique products are free of parabens, perfumes, phthalates, SLS and petrolatum.

    Check out some of their NATURAL skin care products below

    Dry Skin?

    All of their skin repair butters can be used on lips, hands, feet, elbows arms, legs, knees, necks, tummies, shoulders, backs and any other body part you can think of. People with thick, curly hair can use it to add shine and control! It is, however, for external use only.

    Available: Dude, Relax; Lumberjacked; Nagmasté; Sageing Grace; Sunny G

    Achy Joints?

    This massage oil blend is amazing for easing every day aches and pains. They, of course, use organic avocado oil as a base for their spicy warming massage blend.

    Available: Ooo, Spicy

    Itchy Beard?

    Their handmade, small batch beard oils are a one-of-a-kind experience for the facial hair wearing humans out there. All of their beard oils are made with organic avocado oil that is cold-infused with organic, fair-trade coffee grounds. It is nourishing, smooth and smells so good on those course beards, side burns and mustaches! Take care of itchy skin and ingrown hair while looking and smelling amazing all day long.

    Available: Lumberjacked; Americano

    Seeing Spots?

    Espress Yo inner beauty on the outside! Their handmade coffee oil is truly amazing for evening out skin tone as well as reducing the appearance of fine lines and age spots. Their use organic avocado oil to infuse their coffee oil skin treatment, and add a grapefruit or lavender essential oil for a light, lovely scent.

    Available: Espress Yo-Self (Grapefruit); Espress Yo-Self (Lavender)

    Funky Smell?

    Big sniff… hold it… ahhh… their aromatherapy room and body sprays freshen your home or office space anytime you need it. Because their sprays are pure and natural, you can spray them directly onto your skin to refresh yourself anytime, anyplace.

    Available: Chill-Ax; Get Yo Zeez; Lumberjacked; Sageing Grace; Yowee Zowee

    Enjoy Long Showers?

    Love a great bath bomb, but don’t have a tub? No time for candles and bubbles? Treat yourself to an aromatherapy sauna session in your own shower. Simply place one of their beautifully scented steamers on the floor of your shower and let the water do the rest.

    Available: Chill-Ax; Sageing Grace; Yowee Zowee

    Sensitive Pits?

    Their soft, spreadable natural deodorant won’t irritate your delicate underarm skin or clog pores. They use only gently, pure ingredients to keep you smelling fresh and spicy all day long.

    Available: New Spice


    While you’re out getting your holiday shopping done this season, remember to #ShopSmall & #ShopLocal! By shopping at your favorite local natural market (like us!), you are supporting families who started a small business to help make the world a little bit better & brighter!

  • Meet Hemp’s Biggest Fan: Manitoba Harvest!

    Meet Hemp’s Biggest Fan: Manitoba Harvest!

    Manitoba Harvest’s mission to transform consumer health starts simply and sustainably: with hemp. Since 1998, they’ve grown their portfolio of hemp products with a dedication to quality, sustainability, and consumer wellness that has positioned the company as the global leader in hemp foods.

    They’re Hemp’s Biggest Fan

    Their passion for hemp foods is rooted in their founder Mike Fata’s personal transformation. He used to weigh over 300 pounds and was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When he decided it was time for a change, he overhauled his diet, focusing on protein, healthy fats, and fiber – all nutrients found in hemp foods!

    Since hemp foods played such an essential role in Mike’s health transformation, he wanted everyone to be able to try them.

    Shop Hemp

    We’ve have them in all shapes, sizes, and flavors: Hemp Yeah! granola, Hemp Yeah! milk*, Hemp Yeah! snack bars, hemp hearts, Hemp Yeah! protein, hemp seed oil and capsules!

    *not pictured

    There are so many ways to add their products in your everyday meals! We’ve added their Organic Hemp Hearts in our October Smoothie of the Month – Caramel Craze! It’s everything we would imagine fall to be with bananas, dry oats, local apple butter, almonds, seasonal spices, apple juice, almondmilk, & a vegan caramel drizzle!

    Check out a few of these creative recipes that you can use Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp Hearts at home!

    Hemp Crusted Tofu

    from Dixya at Food, Pleasure, and Health

    Ingredients

    -1-16 oz. firm, tofu block

    -1 tablespoon sesame oil (or use olive, canola oil)

    -1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten free option)

    -2 tablespoons almond flour

    -3 tablespoons hemp hearts

    Method

    1. Drain water from tofu and gently squeeze as much water as possible using your palms.

    2. Place tofu on a plate and place another plate over it. Then place a heavy object (i.e. a book, canned goods, or a skillet) to help squeeze additional water for 30 minutes or so. Drain water in between that accumulates on plate.

    3. Cut tofu into cubes and use a paper towel to absorb additional moisture and pat dry. You may have to repeat process a couple of times.

    4. Preheat oven to 400° F.

    5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.

    6. In a medium bowl, combine tofu with sesame oil, soy sauce, and combine well.

    7. Mix in almond flour and hemp seeds until tofu is evenly coated.

    8. Arrange tofu in an even layer on a baking sheet.

    9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Toss it half way and continue baking until it looks golden brown.

    10. Enjoy by itself or mix with your favorite salad!


    Creamy Chai Hemp Latte

    from Half Baked Harvest

    Ingredients

    -1 cup water

    -1-2 chai tea bags

    -1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    -1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

    -1/2 teaspoon vanilla

    -1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

    -2 tablespoons raw hemp seeds

    -1 rounded tablespoon roasted cashews

    Method

    1. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add the tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes.

    2. In a high power blender, combine the cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, honey, hemp seeds, cashews, and steeped tea. Blen on medium for 2 minutes, then blend on high for about 1 minute – or until the drink is smooth and frothy. Pour into a mug. If desired, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and hemp seeds. Enjoy!


    Chocolate Superfood Energy Balls

    from Deryn Macey at Running on Real Food

    Ingredients

    -1 cup packed, pitted dates

    -1 1/2 cups raw walnuts

    -2 tablespoons chia seeds

    -2 tablespoons hemp seeds

    -1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

    -2 tablespoons hemp protein powder

    -2 tablespoons cacao powder

    -2 tablespoons cinnamon

    -1/2 teaspoon unrefinded sea salt

    -2 tablespoons water

    Method

    1. Blend walnuts for a minute or so until they’re broken down.

    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until a dough forms.

    3. Roll into approximately 16 balls and let them set in the freezer for a couple hours. These can be stored in the fridge for at least a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    4. Enjoy!

    NOTE: You can roll them in a mixture of coconut sugar and cinnamon for an extra treat, or you can roll them in hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut or cacao powder for an extra treat!

    References:

    https://manitobaharvest.com/

    https://www.foodpleasureandhealth.com/blog/2016/07/hemp-crusted-tofu.html

    https://runningonrealfood.com/chocolate-superfood-energy-balls/

    https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chai-cashew-and-hemp-latte/