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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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Easy Herbal Conditioner Bar Recipe with Chamomile & Calendula
Easy Herbal Conditioner Bar Recipe with Chamomile & Calendula This herbal conditioner bar recipe combines nourishing oils, cocoa butter, BTMS-50, and vitamin B5 for soft, manageable hair. It also features chamomile-infused coconut oil and calendula-infused olive oil for a special herbal touch. Unlike traditional bottled conditioner, solid conditioner bars are highly concentrated and require very…
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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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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…
















