Homemade Lavender Syrup

Welcome, friend! So glad you're joining us on the blog.    As you probably know, we've been releasing a series of homemade syrups that are both versatile and delicious! So far, we've made these sy...

DIY Swiffer Solution (Non-Toxic & All Natural!)

Hey, SBA fam! We hope you're well today... and even better after you learn how to make this awesome and super easy DIY Swiffer solution! If you've been around here at SBA even a little bit, you kno...

Baby Product Must Haves for New Parents!

Hey, everyone! As many of you know, our main Gal, Chelsea (SBA's founder/herbalist/CEO), has recently become a new mom! Little baby Henderson is around 8 months now, so Chelsea just wanted to shar...

DIY Leave In Conditioner & Detangler

Well, hello! It's great to have you here on the blog. Because you joined us today, I'm assuming you're looking for a really great leave-in conditioner DIY that nourishes your hair from top to bott...

Author Highlight: Introspective Quotes By Emily Dickinson

I wonder if any of my SBA fam are readers of the classics? In this case, the American classics!   Today, we remember Author and Poet, Emily Dickinson, and reflect on some of her most renowned quot...

6 Ways To Use Our Essential Oils

If you've been around here with SBA for even a short time, you'd know we sure do LOVE essential oils! So much so, we have our very own line of essential oils - always organic and ethically sourced!...

Exfoliating For Your Skin Type

So, we recently released a blog about the importance of exfoliating once a week! However, there is some nuance to the topic of exfoliation. Now that we've learned why exfoliation is important a...

Why You Need To Stop Using Conventional House Hold Cleaners + DIY All Purpose Cleaner

Ah, good to have you here on the blog, friend.  We try and write blogs about topics requested by our SBA fam because we value your voice and love helping you! With that said, this highly reques...

How To Know What Skin Type You Have (and why it's important!)

Let's jump right in... Today we're talking SKIN TYPES! *** We offer summer, fall, and winter skin care routine guides by skin type! Explore the blog.  This is a highly requested topic all year...

The Basics Of Having Healthy Hair & How To Repair Damage

Alright, friends. I know you're going to be peeved when you hear it... but you've got to STOP using aerosol hairsprays on your hair! Really though. This is just one practical way to improve hair h...

Grow Sweet Potato Ivy!

Friend! Welcome to another blog post with yours truly. Glad you joined us today!  Have you ever heard of Sweet Potato Ivy? Yeah, I hadn't either before our main girl, Chelsea (founder/herbalist/CEO...

DIY All Natural "Spruce-Sol" Multipurpose Household Cleaner

Hey, friend! Let's get right into it today with an all-natural household cleaner alternative that is better for you in just about every way!  We've already gone over why you need to stop using conv...

The DEFUNK Phase & How To Get Through It!

So, you that quote, "Nothing worth having comes easy"? Well, the same could be said about switching over to all-natural deodorants, like the ones we carry (baking soda-free options)! Okay, so it's...

Benefits of Exfoliating With The Coffee Face Polish

Have you exfoliated this week? No?! Well, let's work on that together :) Gently and regularly exfoliating your skin is a great way to keep your skin supple and healthy and to maintain that na...

A Full Gua Sha Routine With Our Jade Stone

It's become all the rage as of late... and for good reason! Let's learn how to incorporate this ancient skincare technique into our modern lives... with SBA's very own Jade Facial Gua Sha Stone.  ...

Author Highlight: Thought Provoking C.S. Lewis Quotes

Hey, SBA fam!  I'm so glad that you're here. I thought that for today's blog, I'd bring you some thought-provoking and inspiring quotes by the great C.S. Lewis, one of my personal favorite authors....

Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Alright everyone, we're back at it with our summer syrup series! This time, we're making homemade Elderberry syrup, free of refined sugar. Yum!  This recipe is so, so easy and very versatil...

DIY Banana Peel Fertilizer

Hey, again! So glad you're here. We're bringing back one of our most popular social media DIYs because it deserves a permanent spot on the blog! Not to mention, it's probably the easiest DIY you m...

Homemade Vanilla Bean Syrup

Imagine this: the rich aroma of vanilla filling your kitchen, the sweet, familiar flavor in your favorite drink. Vanilla bean syrup is loved by many, adding that extra touch of decadence to your co...

Your Best Summer Skincare Routine

Let’s talk about something important— your summer skincare routine. Whether you're dealing with scorching dry heat or sticky humid conditions, your skin needs some extra TLC during the summer month...