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Create a Home Scent Print to Activate Happy Holidays

Does the default scent of your home evoke commercial laundry products or eu de diaper, or wet pets,  rather than visions of sugar plums, evergreens and ginger cookies?  In this episode Sarah and Chris will give you practical suggestions for transforming the scent print of your home and creating that Happy Holiday atmosphere you love.
DIY wax aromatherapy tarts for a wax burner:
https://joybileefarm.com/diy-aromatherapy-wax-tarts/ 
Rolled beeswax candles:
https://joybileefarm.com/rolled-beeswax-candles/ 
It’s almost Christmas, rolled beeswax Christmas tree candles: https://joybileefarm.com/beeswax-christmas-tree-candles/ 
Hand-dipped beeswax candles, just for fun:
https://joybileefarm.com/diy-beeswax-candles/ 
Get beeswax (ad):
https://sperrybeeswax.com/products/beeswax?ref=JTVDMu0I
Our favorite essential oils supplier (ad): https://www.pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0ZGSEJGTUpKTU1CRkxNSUlI
The Beginners Book of Essential Oils:
https://joybileefarm.com/e-books/the-beginners-book/
Check out the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/
 

Easily Grow Mushrooms at Home for Superfoods and Remedies

Mushrooms are one of the easiest superfoods to grow at home.  Filled with mystery to the uninitiated, ‘shrooms’ can be grown as easily as lettuce but no need for garden space or soil.  Join Chris and Sarah as we focus on one of Sarah’s favorite topics.
How to grow oyster mushrooms in coffee grounds. https://joybileefarm.com/growing-mushrooms-in-coffee-grounds/ 
Growing oyster mushrooms in logs:
https://joybileefarm.com/growing-oyster-mushrooms/ 
Growing lion’s mane mushrooms:
https://joybileefarm.com/how-to-grow-lions-mane-mushrooms/ 
Hand’s off growing wine cap mushrooms:
https://joybileefarm.com/wine-cap-mushrooms/ 
Sarah’s book:
https://amzn.to/3yTblcx
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/
 

Save Money on Holiday Gifts by Crafting Wellness Baskets that Wow!

Wellness baskets are filled with thoughtful, homemade remedies and small gifts that bring joy and healthy living to your gift recipients.  In this episode Chris and Sarah discuss the fun of crafting wellness remedies and customizing gift baskets for friends and family.  You’ll take away some creative ideas for crafting your own customized gift baskets that will wow your gift recipients.
How to Make a Wellness Basket:
https://joybileefarm.com/wellness-basket/
Herb of the Month Club:
https://thediyherbal.com/this-is-your-time/
 

Festive Homemade Liqueurs and Cordials to Craft in Your Kitchen

Liqueurs and cordials have a long history of use as digestive aids.  Cordials and liqueurs make awesome and thoughtful gifts, too.In this episode Chris and Sarah discuss how easy it is to make these beneficial elixirs at home and how to get started. 
Some recipes to get you started: 
Limoncello recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/limoncello-recipe-meyer-lemons/
Coffee liqueur recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/diy-coffee-liqueur/ 
Cherry liqueur recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/diy-cherry-liqueur/ 
Rhubarb liqueur recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/rhubarb-liqueur-recipe/ 
Chocolate extract recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/diy-chocolate-extract/ 
Chocolate mint extract recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/chocolate-mint-extract/ 
More herbal DIY Gifts : https://joybileefarm.com/herbal-diy-gifts/
Check out the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/
 

The Secret Ingredient for Happier Thanksgiving Dinners: Herbs

Holidays and overeating seem to go hand in hand. But you can limit the discomfort by including digestive herbs and spices in your cooking plans. You probably already have them in your spice cupboard or your garden.  A little sage in the stuffing, a few nibbles of ginger cookie or sips of peppermint tea and the apparitions of Christmas past will vanish, leaving your guests content and happy. 
Some recipes to complement your Holiday Meals
Limoncello recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/limoncello-recipe-meyer-lemons/ 
Candied Orange Peel: https://joybileefarm.com/candied-orange-peel/ 
Grapefruit and Chocolate Bitters Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/digestive-bitters/ 
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/chai-tea-recipe/ 
Ginger Bug Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/growing-and-feeding-ginger-bug/ 
Cranberry Kombucha: https://joybileefarm.com/kombucha-flavors-cranberry/ 
Chamomile Tea: https://joybileefarm.com/manzanilla-tea/ 
Gingerbread Pizzelles for Digestion: https://joybileefarm.com/gingerbread-pizzelles/ 
Fermented Honey Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/fermented-honey-cranberry-sauce/ 
Cranberry Orange Relish: https://joybileefarm.com/raw-cranberry-orange-relish/ 
Grandma’s Tips for Turkey Dinner: https://joybileefarm.com/how-to-roast-turkey/
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/

The Secret Ingredient for Happier Thanksgiving Dinners - Herbs

Holidays and overeating seem to go hand in hand. But you can limit the discomfort by including digestive herbs and spices in your cooking plans. You probably already have them in your spice cupboard or your garden.  A little sage in the stuffing, a few nibbles of ginger cookie or sips of peppermint tea and the apparitions of Christmas past will vanish, leaving your guests content and happy. 
Some recipes to complement your Holiday Meals
Limoncello recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/limoncello-recipe-meyer-lemons/ 
Candied Orange Peel: https://joybileefarm.com/candied-orange-peel/ 
Grapefruit and Chocolate Bitters Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/digestive-bitters/ 
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/chai-tea-recipe/ 
Ginger Bug Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/growing-and-feeding-ginger-bug/ 
Cranberry Kombucha: https://joybileefarm.com/kombucha-flavors-cranberry/ 
Chamomile Tea: https://joybileefarm.com/manzanilla-tea/ 
Gingerbread Pizzelles for Digestion: https://joybileefarm.com/gingerbread-pizzelles/ 
Fermented Honey Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://joybileefarm.com/fermented-honey-cranberry-sauce/ 
Cranberry Orange Relish: https://joybileefarm.com/raw-cranberry-orange-relish/ 
Grandma’s Tips for Turkey Dinner: https://joybileefarm.com/how-to-roast-turkey/
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/

That “Pine Fresh/Christmas Tree” Feeling Has Health Benefits

Pine trees grow all over North America.  And just breathing in their pine-fresh scent can calm the soul.  Pine is a restorative tonic with myriad health benefits. Chris and Sarah discuss the pine family of forest trees, forest bathing, and making medicinals from pine and pine family trees.
Herb of the Month Club:
https://thediyherbal.com/this-is-your-time/
Pine Needles:
https://joybileefarm.com/pine-essential-oil/
Pine Pitch Salve Recipe:
https://joybileefarm.com/make-pine-salve/
Making Pine Medicine:
https://joybileefarm.com/harvesting-medicinals-from-pine-trees-on-your-homestead/

Get More From Pumpkin Spice than the Sugar Hit

Pumpkin and the warming spices used in pumpkin spice lattes are great in your health arsenal this season.  The spices help the body transition to the seasonal cold while supporting healthy digestion while the sweet pumpkin and winter squashes nourish and sustain us.  Learn more about using these delicious traditional foods in this discussion with Chris and Sarah.
Pumpkin Recipes:
https://joybileefarm.com/pumpkin-spice-syrup/https://joybileefarm.com/pumpkin-spice-energy-balls/https://joybileefarm.com/pumpkin-spice-pizzelles-recipe/https://joybileefarm.com/pumpkin-chai-latte/https://joybileefarm.com/healthy-pumpkin-recipes/
Check out the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/

Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse and the Winter of Death

While the rest of the world is preparing for WW3, it’s a good idea to remember the herbal remedies you need for cold and flu season. A well stocked Herbal Apothecary can help your body stay healthy and strong no matter what happens in the streets of your town.  In this episode, Sarah and Chris discuss a few essential herbal remedies that you can make now to be ready for all eventualities from the apocalypse to a cold and flu season like 2019.
CDC Zombie Apocalypse preparedness resource:
https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/6023
 
Rule of 3 podcast episode
https://realthymeroots.podbean.com/e/freezing-food-and-the-rule-of-3/
 
Join this year's Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Quest: 
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/zombie-apocalypse-challenge-quest/
 
Using Ginger for Cold and Flu Relief (free ebook)https://joybileefarm.com/ginger-relief/

Elderberry: A Mighty Fruit in a Tiny Package

Elderberries are some of the most nutritious and antioxidant fruits growing in the wild. You might even have a bush growing near you. These immune supporting berries can stop viruses from replicating, ease the aches and pains of flu season, and help the body heal itself.  Listen in on all the benefits of these tiny berries and make some elderberry recipes to jump start your herbal apothecary.
Elderberry Syrup:
https://joybileefarm.com/elderberry-syrup-fresh-elderberries/
Elderberry Benefits:
https://joybileefarm.com/elderberry-benefits/
Canning Elderberry Juicehttps://joybileefarm.com/canning-elderberry-juice/
Elderberry Gelatin Shots:
https://joybileefarm.com/elderberry-gelatin-shots/
Join the Herb of the Month Club:
https://thediyherbal.com/this-is-your-time/