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JUST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT…

GROW YOUR OWN SALSA GARDEN WE KNOW IT'S FAR OUT… BUT YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY ORDER IN TIME FOR CINCO DE MAYO!​WHAT IS IN THE RECYCLED EGG CARTON?The Salsa Grow Garden consists of everything you need to start Roma Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Verde Tomatillos, Scallions, and Beefsteak Tomatoes CINCO DE MAYO PLANS IN THE MAKINGCinco De Mayo is a fun time to be in New Mexico. As many of you know, we'll take any excuse to cook up a bunch of delicious Mexican Food, make iced HORCHATA TEA for the family, and craft a herbaceous margarita. We know it's not really celebrated in Mexico, but in New Mexico it is a time to eat great food, play in the sunshine, and enjoy time with your...

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NOT JUST PRETTY…

NOT JUST PRETTY BUT POWERFUL, TOO. JUST LIKE YOU - FLOWERS ARE MAGICFlowers add so much color and beauty to our blends, but they're aren't there just because they're pretty: flowers have many wellness boosting benefits to offer. ​Here are a few of our favorites to blend with: MARIGOLDMarigold is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. It is said to have a soothing effect on the digestive tract and may help to combat an upset stomach. It is also popular for alleviating hormonal symptoms associated menopause and PMS, as it is useful for regulating hormonal imbalance. Marigold flowers are the little yellow flowers you see in many of our blends. BLUE CORNFLOWERBlue Cornflowers are anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Blue Cornflowers are commonly used to provide relief from menstrual cramps, to boost...

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A FEW TIPS…

HAPPY EARTH DAY! THIS YEAR'S THEME IS: CLIMATE STABILITY WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?A lot actually! You can use energy wisely by doing all of the following: unplugging electronics when you aren't using them installing a programmable thermostat using energy efficient light bulbs implementing strategies to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer with out heat or air conditioning. This can include strategies like opening windows in the early morning to let cool air in and closing window coverings during the day to block out sun and lower the indoor temperature.  You can also reduce your impact by using cold water for laundry and either hang-drying clothes or using wool dryer balls to reduce drying time. WOOL DRYER BALLS We recommend...

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GINGER TODDY??

TUESDAY NIGHT TEA COCKTAIL FEATURING: G I N G E R The Ginger Toddy IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE...1. Steep GINGER TEA with a generous spoonful of AVOCADO HONEY.2. Add fresh squeezed lemon and a shot of your favorite whiskey- we used 291 Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey from DISTILLERY 291​.3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh ginger or herbs from your garden. WHY WE LOVE THIS COMBOThe Hot Toddy is the most classic of tea cocktails and this one is extra bright and spicy!  The AVOCADO HONEY compliments the combination of GINGER​ and whiskey perfectly as it rounds out the flavor with sweetness while adding complexity with its earthy and vegetal undertones. Happy Tuesday! We hope you are winding down with the type of conversations that leave you feeling...

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THAT GOOD GOOD

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEA POT DEALER SHAKE VS. THE REAL DEAL Tea bags usually consist of tea dustings, leftovers after all of the loose leaf tea companies have picked out the full and beautiful tea leaves. With loose leaf tea you get a bolder flavor and the full nutritional value of the leaf. With tea bags, you get shake.  But we use tea to define a wide variety of herbs, regardless of the source plant. So, what exactly is tea? A MIND ALTERING BREWTea is used to define any plant we brew into a beverage. Traditional tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant- a medicinal plant that produces both physical and mental effects such as soothing aches and pains, reducing anxiety, elevating awareness, and improving mood.  Many other herbs, which in the tea...

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