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Welcome! I’m Serra!
I am an RN with a love for natural living, birth, and homesteading! I’m a wife and mother to 5 beautiful children living on a small urban homestead in Paradise, CA. I homeschool, cook from scratch, make herbal remedies, grow as much of our food as possible, preserve food, and raise chickens!
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The Best DIY Honey Foaming Face Wash | Glowing, Healthy Skin
The Best DIY Honey Foaming Face Wash for Glowing, Healthy Skin A Simple, Gentle Daily Cleanser You Can Feel Good About I have tried many cleansers over the years, both as a nurse and a busy mom. However, I kept coming back to simple, nourishing ingredients. This honey foaming face wash has become a favorite…
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Simple Gentle Liver Detox Tea Recipe (Natural & Nourishing)
Gentle Liver Detox Tea Recipe (Natural and Nourishing) A Simple Way to Support Your Body Naturally As the seasons begin to shift, I often notice my body asking for a slower, gentler reset. After months of heavier foods and busy days, everything can start to feel a little sluggish. Instead of turning to harsh detoxes,…
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Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe is one of those breakfasts that brings calm to busy mornings. I started making baked oatmeal when I needed something nourishing that could feed my family without extra work. This recipe comes together quickly, uses simple pantry staples, and bakes while the rest of…
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Herbal Calendula and Chamomile Sugar Scrub
Herbal Calendula and Chamomile Sugar Scrub There is something deeply satisfying about making simple body care products with herbs you already know and trust. Over time, I’ve learned that our skin responds best to gentle, nourishing ingredients, especially when they come straight from the apothecary shelf or pantry. This calendula chamomile sugar scrub is one…
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Apple Mint and Lemon Balm Calm Tea
Apple Mint and Lemon Balm Calm Tea A Gentle, Comforting Blend for Stressful Days When the day feels a little too loud, or your mind just won’t slow down, apple mint and lemon balm calm tea is one of my favorite ways to create a pocket of peace. As a mom of five and an…
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Spiced Orange & Clove Holiday Herbal Tea Recipe
Spiced Orange & Clove Holiday Herbal Tea This Spiced orange and clove holiday herbal tea is simply delicious. There’s nothing quite like wrapping my hands around a warm cup of tea on a chilly winter morning. The steam curls up, carrying the gentle, festive aroma of spices and citrus, and for a moment, the world…
