Made by heart and hands.

I am a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs, and not just because all things great come out of Oregon but because they have a great website and blog.....of which I highly recommend you follow the latter.  Today I see a new post for a recipe by Rosalee de la Foret of HerbMentor.com. She is a clinical herbalist and Structural Medicine Specialist who lives on the edge of the wilderness in the Northeastern Cascade Mountains of Washington State. She contributes regularly to HerbMentor.com where you can find more fantastic recipes and she also writes about her herbal wisdom's and adventures at the Methow Valley Herbs Blog.

After reading the entire recipe, I thought it sounded so easy and fun that I wanted to post it for others to use. With the holidays literally weeks away, this is another opportunity to make something homemade. Most people I know love getting hand-made gifts. 

Case in point......just before writing this post I started making a Thanksgiving card for my Grandma. Yes, I said making a card.  It is fun and the creativity involved in quite relaxing.  I had some card stock, yesterdays newspaper, old candy corn and a glue stick - what more could I possibly need!! :)) 


Thanksgiving card for my G-ma



Why not give it a try...try  making something with your heart and hands? Something you produce will make others smile with appreciation for the time and thought you put into thinking of them...and only them! 

It takes minutes to buy a generic gift from the store, most of the time it's a rushed purchase, in a hectic store for an overpriced item. Take a moment for yourself to reflect on the reason for the season. Take time to breathe in the newness of the cool air and remember - time is like an hour glass glued to the table, so make the most of your today.

Since most of us already have what we need to be truly happy, let's not clutter up that happiness with crap. Take the time to make a gift that someone would like.....and give that gift from a place that really matters-

 the heart.

Here is the easy recipe I mentioned earlier....the recipe for Homemade Lotion Bars.

Wishing you a Grateful day and organic life.  Angie Ringler

http://mountainroseblog.com/herbal-lotion-bars/