Staycation /ˌstāˈkāSHn/ a vacation spent near one's home and involving day trips to local attractions With travel looking a little different this year, we are sharing ideas for a staycation! A staycation is a great way to put your mind on vacation mode, to support the local economy, and to get the energy you need to come back to real life with a positive and easy-going attitude. Some of the benefits of going on a staycation are that it's very affordable, it's good for the environment, AND it can introduce you to sites and activities that are near your home and easy to visit. 🌞 It is so important to make time to unwind, explore, be curious, and relax! Word has...
🥚Tea Dyed Eggs🥚 an easy & wholesome activity for the kids this easter Every year, as the first weekend of April approaches, people across the globe hard boil eggs and dye them bright colors. Why are eggs associated with Easter and why do we dye them? Eggs are symbolic of rebirth and new life, making them an appropriate part of the celebration of spring and the new life that comes after winter. Even thousands of years ago, it was common for eggs to be decorated with natural dyes from vegetables, fruit and you guessed it-tea leaves! The eggs would be given as gifts to friends and family, and the tradition carries on to this day. how to naturally dye eggs...
LIVING SUSTAINABLY small habits to start to do your part 🌲🌎♻️ Reduce waste. 1. If You Can, Buy In Bulk Less packaging generates less waste, plain and simple! Buying in bulk can reduce the energy footprint required for packaging because it reduces the amount of materials needed in the first place, and eliminates the production process used to create excess materials. Pro Tip: Store your bulk items in thrifted containers or repurpose previously used containers. It's cute and affordable! ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Did you notice we added a bagged quart option to all blends so you can skip the jar and refill one you have at home? 2. Use the food you have. Another great way to reduce our impact...
APRIL 2021 Happy Spring friends! This month we are [hopefully] celebrating melting snow, sunshine, blooming flowers and bees pollinating. I'm personally excited to shop for plants for my garden - I may have a bit of an obsession with my green babies. Check out what products we're enjoying at the start of this fresh Spring Season below! 👇 Tea Blend of the Month: Chamomile & Berry Berry & Chamomile is blended with hibiscus, rose hips, blueberries, strawberries, dried chamomile flowers, and natural flavors. This naturally caffeine free blend is vibrant with berry flavor and comforting with earthy and honey-like chamomile! It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and will promote overall wellness. We like to drink this blend to support immunity, calm...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌿 Eleanor's Favorites 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Eleanor, the manager at our Flagstaff location! Eleanor loves using her creativity to create a welcoming and beautiful space for customers and enjoys engaging with her local community, Read more on Eleanor's favorite teas and honey, as well as her tips and tricks on how to make her perfect cup of tea. ⬇⬇⬇ Osmanthus Oolong Eleanor's favorite tea is Osmanthus Oolong! This simple elegant tea is floral, delicate and is considered a traditional Chinese tea! This blend is popular amongst "purist" tea drinkers and those who like minimal ingredients. Osmanthus is a small golden flower that adds a hint of honey and mild peach notes to this...