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FRESH FACE 💦

Feel fresh all afternoon: Rose & Geranium Face Mist About the mist: Made in New Mexico with fresh plant matter in a copper still.  The aroma is floral with a hint of citrus! This face mist is lovely for brightening up your afternoon, soothing stress, and toning skin! We love bringing the Rose Geranium Distilled Mist along for outdoor adventures, travel, and to work to help us feel fresh, glowy, and nourished all day long!

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WELLNESS FOR KIDS

WELLNESS FOR KIDS At OBTC we encourage the love of tea and all things wellness from a young age so that our little ones can build the foundation of a healthy lifestyle early on. However, wellness with kids can be tricky! While we want the kids in our lives to have a passion for health, they generally have other motivations. I reached out to seven-year-old Penelope, our herbalist's daughter, to find out what wellness boosters she loves and why.  This is what she said… Loose Leaf Tea First of all, Penelope wanted to make it clear that she likes sweet tea best.  Her favorites are Horchata Rooibos, Peppermint with Lemongrass, and Berry with South Indian Black tea.   Horchata is...

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DIY GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

DIY Mother's Day Gifts HONEY MATCHA FACE MASK Combine the following: 3 PARTS RAW & UNFILTERED HONEY  2 PARTS COCONUT OIL 1 PART MATCHA A GENEROUS AMOUNT OF LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL This combination leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated. Honey nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals, and helps to regenerate skin cells. It is great for aging skin, but is also antibacterial and can help combat acne. Antioxidant rich Matcha helps to keep the skin looking youthful, even-toned, and glow-y. Coconut oil promotes elasticity and collagen production as it is rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Lavender Essential Oil is soothing for a variety of skin conditions but also promotes relaxation, making it a lovely part of a home spa session. OLIVE OIL &...

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KNOCKOUT P.M.

GET SOME SLEEP WITH:  KNOCKOUT P.M. KNOCKOUT P.M. TINCTURE What's it for? The Knockout P.M. Tincture helps to promote restful sleep. Ingredients: a proprietary blend of 40-60% alcohol including Passion Flower, Skullcap, Hops, and Valerian. TIPS TO GETTING BETTER SLEEP Keep your room cool - the ideal bedroom temperature is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit.  Avoid screens - artificial light before bed tells your brain to wake up. Focus on winding down without artificial light in the hour leading up to your preferred bedtime. Steer clear of heavy carbs and sugar late in the evening - you may be able to fall asleep after a heavy meal but if your body is busy metabolizing, your sleep cycle will be...

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THE MOM/WORK BALANCE

BALANCING MOM-ING WITH WORK IT IS NOT EASY ROUTINE IS KEYNenada has this understanding with her husband: the first hour of the day is her's. While her husband hangs with their little guy, Nenada spends the morning getting ready for the day and getting into the right mindset to balance caring for her 1 year old and overseeing the operations for the tea company. This hour during the morning is a part of their family's routine - Nenada, her husband, and the baby all know what their morning will look like and naturally play their part.​She also knows which work tasks she'll be working on each day of the week ahead of time and plans to tackle her more challenging task when her baby is napping at around 10:00 each...

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