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11/27/2024

Happy Wednesday, Reader!

And....Happy Thanksgiving Day in America tomorrow!

I love to think that all families are together and celebrating and laughing joyously. But the reality is that for some of us, the holidays make us realize how much we miss our family living so far away; or perhaps we've had some tragic life events happen....

No matter what situation you find yourself in this year, I pray that you have the most peaceful, beautiful, and blessed day tomorrow and all week long.

Do you know what helps me feel thankful every day?

Quick Tip: I try not to get out of bed in the morning unless I think at least one positive thought about something I'm grateful for. It can even just be something very simple, like looking into my fur-baby's face. Or that I can hear rain pattering, refreshing the earth. Or, gosh---I'm alive!

Doing this one thing tends to set up my day much better. It focuses your mind on gratitude first thing, and then it's easier to remember to turn your mind there as the day goes on.

Let's get herbal and aromatic!

I've got some great articles and videos for you this week. If you try any of these recipes or herbal remedies, let me know what you think--

1) Autumn Spice Chai Herbal Tea Blend

Did you know that "chai" means "tea" in India? Yep! So when you say, "chai tea" you're really saying "tea tea." I find this quite funny, and honestly I have no idea why, but it always tickles me.

Here's my recipe for a unique and absolutely lovely spiced chai with an Autumn flair! It makes a great gift, too, as it looks lovely in a jar with bright pink peppercorns among the other herbs.

​Autumn Spiced Chai Blend ​

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2) Healthy Spiced Hot Cacao Blend and How to Make Homemade (Healthy) Hot Chocolate

It's cold out there! At least it is here in our neck of the woods.That means it's time to break out the homemade hot cocoa. This blend is much healthier and less expensive than the commercial hot chocolate mixes.

If you're ready for a nice hot cup, check out this easy recipe with tips to spice it up if you like. Kinda like a Mexican cocoa drink.

TIP: This also makes for a lovely gift!

​Healthy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

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3) Herbs for Your Brain

There's a category of herbs called "nootropics" that are fabulous for supporting the health of your brain. They can support cognition, memory, focus, and stimulate the improvement of nervous system action.

These herbs can also be made into an herbal tea blend.

​Nootropic Herbs & a Brain Support Tincture or Tea​

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4) Essential Oils and Diffuser Blends to Use this Fall

Here are a few of my favorite fall essential oils AND diffuser blend recipes that can contribute to health for your family as well as make your home smell amazing! I love running my diffusers intermittently throughout my home on a daily basis because they do wonders for the scent profile in your house. Get ready for compliments when people step across your threshold!

​Essential Oils and Diffuser Blends for Your Fall Home​

I always get asked this question: Where do I buy my essential oils? Here are a couple of links to a few of my favorite aromatherapy companies:

​Rocky Mountain Oils​

​Aromatics International​

​Amrita Aromatherapy​

**And they're all having sales!

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I'm not a fan of Black Friday sales. They contribute to people buying a lot of things they don't need. (Raising hand)

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I'm hoping to put a smile on your face!

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Inspiration and Encouragement

It's easy to live in the overwhelm, isn't it?

We tell ourselves, "I'm so overwhelmed in my life! I can't keep up! I have no time...."

We look at our schedules, at our bank accounts, and our messy homes (so frustrating), and it's easy to tell ourselves that it's our own faults for being this kind of hot mess express. And we tell ourselves these kinds of things over and over again til it feels like the truth.

But it's really a lie!

It's a big, fat lie from the enemy.

It's only a THOUGHT.

Change is hard. It feels hard because it actually IS hard. But do you know that you make it SO much harder and maybe even impossible when your brain runs uncontrolled? Our brains will feed us up the thoughts that seem the easiest, and these are usually self-sabotaging statements.

Stop it. Just stop right now saying these things to yourself:

• I'm so fat
• I'm just a disaster
• My home will never be clean, and right now it's beyond hope
• I'm exhausted all the time

I could go on and on with this list, but the negativity is hurting my heart.

As a man thinks in his heart and mind, so is he. We become what we believe.

Here are some TRUTH bombs for you:

• You are amazing!
• You are capable!
• You are made in God's image!
• It's a new day tomorrow!

You got this, my beautiful friend!

Change those thoughts, and change your mind. Change your life!

And if you have a bad day (which we all know we will)---

Guess what?

"The Lord's acts of mercy indeed do not end, For His compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

Everything will be ok. New mercies every morning....

I hope you have the MOST amazing Thanksgiving Day tomorrow if you're in the States, and if you're not, I hope you have the most amazing day ever, too!

Hugs, Herbs, and Hope,

Heidi

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