One of latest ventures has been in the art of folk medicines. That’s a fancy phrase, but all it means is learning about herbs. For me, that includes growing them in our garden and sometimes foraging them myself. I have been making teas with many herbs, but more recently started delving into making my own... The post Lemon Balm Tincture to Preserve the Abundant Plant appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
This is my home remedy for a sore throat with herbal teas. These herbs naturally soothe symptoms of a sore throat. Best Herbs for a Sore Throat To this tea mix, I’m combining peppermint, chamomile, marshmallow root and echinacea root. Peppermint Benefits I add some peppermint. Peppermint has a main ingredient called Menthol, which is one... The post Sore Throat Tea appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
We recently travelled with our 1 year old on a flight to Texas, where he sat on my lap for the trip there and back. On my travels I noted a few things that was good to do and would be worthwhile for you to consider if you are also going to be travelling with... The post Travelling with a Baby appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
Camping with a baby or a little toddler is a lot of work but so much fun. Here are some things to think about before you embark on your trip. Things like making a natural mosquito repellent all the way to helping them settle into their environment and playing in the space. Camping With a... The post Camping with a Baby appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
The skin is our largest organ and absorbs whatever we put on it. That is why making an all natural mosquito repellent is very important to me! I want something on our skin that is going to be beneficial for our bodies to be ingesting. I definitely do not want to be constantly spraying things... The post All Natural Mosquito Repellent appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
This post will share how I go about canning beef roast in our All American pressure canner, what equipment you need and safety measures you should follow. We received a ton of meat from my in-laws when they moved and left a whole freezer full of food. I packed as much of it as I... The post Steps for Canning Beef Roast in a Pressure Canner appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
This rhubarb cordial recipe is made of fruit, sugar and water but it feels SO FANCY. This is a great way to use up loads of rhubarb and also drinking your daily intake of water! Rhubarb season is perfect timing for us, because we will have a lot of drop in visitors coming by this... The post Hands Down the Best Rhubarb Cordial Recipe appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
Bone broth is a superfood and have the broth has so many benefits for us. That’s why in this post, I am going to share with you you how I make my broth, how I make sure I have enough broth to actually run it through the pressure canner, how to run the All American... The post EASY Pressure Canning Bone Broth to be Shelf Stable appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
This healthy carrot cake is the one and only recipe you’ll need. No more refined sugars, only tasteful honey and apple sauce fill this cake’s sweet requirements. What is considered a Healthy Carrot Cake? It was our son’s first birthday this past week, so a birthday cake was in order. We want him growing up... The post The One and Only Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe You Need appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge
When we have eaten all the fresh blueberries one can eat, the blueberry baking begins. This blueberry crumb cake is soft with a delicious sugary crumb topping. Blueberry Crumb Cake Blueberry Crumb Cake is something I always glance at when I’m at a coffee shop or place that sells sweet treats. This may be you... The post Blueberry Crumb Cake in a Sheet Pan for Many People appeared first on Mountain Valley Refuge.| Mountain Valley Refuge