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DIY Matcha Elixir Powder (The Perfect Gift for the Holidays)

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It’s beginning to look a lot like…..

Christmas!

The holidays are HERE and I am going to say something radical. Maybe instead of buying all of your gifts this year, maybe make some of them instead. I always assumed that since I wasn’t a kid anymore that nobody would want a homemade gift. But when homemade gifts are awesome like this matcha elixir (which I would probably pay top dollar for from any given ‘wellness’ company) then why wouldn’t you?

It makes a very thoughtful gift for all of your friends or even your coworkers.  Anyone who loves wellness and superfoods, this is for them!

Now, let’s make some presents!

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DIY Body Balm | Douglas Fir and Orange Body Balm

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In need of some last minute gifts? Not to worry, I’ve got you covered! Body balms are really fun to create and make charming stocking stuffers or small tokens of gratitude for the holiday season. They are fairly simple to prepare and just require a few key ingredients: olive oil (or oil of choice), beeswax, vitamin E oil, essential oils (I used Douglas Fir and Orange) and shea butter.  Ready to try it?

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DIY ZEN TEA

As I sit here writing this it is 30 degrees celsius…with the humidex it’s 35 degrees. Can we just pause and be grateful for this for one minute. October sets in this weekend and I am going to do my best to appreciate the heat despite the fact that my butt is stuck to my chair and I won’t be able to sleep in my non air conditioned house tonight.  Soon enough it will be freezing and I will be dreaming of this warm weather.  So for those of you that are questioning the weather… I assure you, fall is coming.  The cozy sweaters, crisp fresh air, the changing of leaves and a warm cup of tea. Sigh…

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Tea, not only is an autumn must, but something I encourage you to make yourself. If you have an apothecary of dried herbs started fantastic! If not, now is the time to start. You don’t have to grow your own and dry it (although this is pretty cheap).  You can buy organic bulk herbs at health food stores or online.

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