Happy Sunday! Today is a day to recover from the chaos of the work week, to recharge, and to find your center. Here are a few strategies to make the most of your Sunday and wake up on Monday morning feeling refreshed! ⬇︎ 1. Take your time The work week is fast-paced! During the week we practice doing things as quickly and efficiently as possible - try slowing things down today. Take time in your morning routine to care for yourself. Rather than relying on routine recipes, flip through a cookbook and enjoy CREATING a meal. Focus on enjoying the process of everything you do today. 2. Spend time outside Most jobs require us to be bathed in artificial light. Today,...
S U M M E R Summer is the season for playing outdoors! Whether you're a casual afternoon walker or a fierce white water rafter, this is the season to get exercise while having fun and soaking up the sun's healing nutrients! Check out these summer season companions ⬇︎ Use the essential oil diffuser bracelet to repel bugs. Add a few drops of Lemon and Lavender essential oil to repel bugs on your next outdoor adventure. This combination makes a lovely natural perfume that will help to boost your mood and energy levels, while calming the mind. Make 2 quarts of iced tea to stay hydrated throughout the day. If you don't already have one of these, you need one!...
June 2020 Hello June! And hello summertime! Are you busting out of your living area, craving some sunshine? I know I am - and I think that's a good thing since sunshine is now known for preventing the spread of Coronavirus - right? Now is such a perfect time to be outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air! Temperatures are warming up, the sun is shining, bees are pollinating and the iced tea is SO refreshing! Continue reading to see what we're enjoying this month! Tea of the Month: Sencha Green & Lemongrass Sencha Green Tea is a delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water, as it can quickly become astringent tasting. When prepared properly it is...
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!
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...
