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Make it Great with
Bay Syrup
Bay Syrup. Make a lot and
store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. It can also be frozen. Bay
syrup can be used to flavor drinks, over pancakes, let your imagination
run wild. The fragrance and flavor is spicy and sweet.
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups water
10 bay leaves (fresh works best but you can use dried)
Put
the sugar, honey and water in a heavy sauce pan. Add the bay leaves
(bruise fresh ones slightly with a spoon). Bring to a low boil over
medium heat. Cover and remove from the heat. Let it sit for an hour, or
until room temperature. Remove the bay leaves, squeezing lightly to get
out all the goodness. Place in a container and refrigerate.
For ideas on how to use your Bay Syrup, you can check our blog. Or pick up the Bay Herb of the Year book at the International Herb Association site. It chock full of Bay lore, facts and recipes!
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Mintingle Toes Foot Scrub
Brightens and Soothes Tired Feet
Thomas Edison said that "Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration." Sometimes the inspiration comes from your perspiration!
I tend to have very sweaty feet. And after a day of walking around in new shoes, my tootsies were not only sweaty but sore and tired. I started thinking about what I could do to give them a break - besides just putting them up while I watch TV. My thoughts wandered to summer and the shore, and how refreshing it was to sit on the dock, splashing my toes in the cool salty water. That's when the inspiration hit.
I rummaged through my herb books and sorted through my supplies. Checked some resources. Mixing and pouring, I came up with a refreshing treat for tired tootsies - Mintingle Toes Foot Scrub!
 Bolivian Pink Salt and Dead Sea Salt exfoliate and help draw out toxins while good old Epson Salts work to relax sore muscles. A combination of Rosehip Seed Oil, Jojoba and other oils aid in absorbing the beneficial ingredients while helping to heal damaged skin.A burst of menthol refreshes and also helps to relax your muscles. A careful selection of essential oils, including Yarrow, Spearmint, Rosemary and others, sooth itchiness, kill bacteria, and aid circulation. These oils also have anti-inflammatory, fungicidal and anti-bacterial properties. That's squeezing a lot of power into a little container.
My favorite way to use this new creation is to set up a warm pan of water for soaking my feet. First, I give my feet a nice scrub with Mintingle Toes, making sure to work all the way up to my ankles. Then, after being nicely scrubbed, I put them into the water and let the oil and salts continue to do their work. Ahhh! It's lovely.
Now this is only my experience, but I did notice that my feet didn't seem to be quite as sweaty the next day, and I definitely had a real bounce in my step.
Mintingle Toes Foot Scrub is now available. An 8 ounce jar is $10.00, 4 ounces is $6.00. To order, please email us at celticchairde@optonline.net.
Want to get ready for sandal season! You can win a sample size of our new Mintingle Toes Foot Scrub! See the notice below!
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Marching to a Cool March Tune
I love March for a whole bunch of reasons - it's the start of spring, St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish, it's my birthday, and so much more. Take a gander at some of these special days in this merry month and you'll see why March is the beginning of celebration season!
Saturday, March 14 -
Sunday, March 15 -
- The Ides of March - Ancient Romans used Ides as a way of marking the calendar - and Shakespeare made the Ides of March famous in Julius Caesar.
- National Agriculture Week - As spring begins, we recognize the importance agriculture has to all of us.
Monday, March 16 -
- Act Happy Week- Acting happy can actually make you feel more happy. Give it a try!
- Lips Appreciation Day - Pucker up and have your lovely lips be appreciated. Smooth on some lovely lip balm and give those lips a special treat! Try our Tingles Lip Balm or Sweetest Kisses for an all natural soother.
Tuesday, March 17 -
ST. PATRICK'S DAY - a Day to celebrate the Irishnessinside all of us!
Wednesday, March 18 -
- Awkward Moments Day - We all have them, so we might as well celebrate them, laugh, and know it happens to everyone.
- Forgive Mom & Dad Day - Parents make mistakes - some big and some small. But they are filled with love, so maybe it's time to give them a break.
Friday, March 20 -
- IT'S SPRING
- Ostara - a Celtic fire festival celebrating Spring!
- Great American Meatout - even if you have no intention of becoming a vegetarian, it's a healthy choice to give up meat, at least for a day.
Want to discover more interesting days in March? Stop by Celtic Chairde Creations Comhrá and see our updates!
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Let the Spring Cleaning Commence
In this tentative economy, more and more people are looking for ways to economize. With spring ready to burst forth, we want to throw open the windows and clean out the musty winter.
Some simple ingredients you probably have around the house, a dash of herbs, and you can get freshness going without hazardous chemicals - and save some money while you're at it!
Easy Carpet Deodorizer
Sprinkle plain baking soda on rugs or upholstery. Let sit for 10 to 30 minutes, then vacuum. To add some extra punch, take a large jar and fill with baking soda. Add a few drops of lemon or orange essential oil, then cover and shake. Let sit for at least 24 hours before using. If you don't have essential oil, you can add dried lemon rind or dried orange rind and let sit for at least a week. The baking soda will then be infused with the citrus scent and add an extra uplifting note when sprinkled and vacuumed.
Super Shiny Windows
The sun is shining longer - so let it brighten up your home. Yes, the newspaper trick actually works. Wash your windows and use crumbled newspaper (black ink only) to wipe them dry. Spray those windows with:
Juice from one fresh lemon
2 cups water or club soda
1/2 teaspoon peppermint essential oil (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch Combine this in a spray bottle and use as usual. You can purchase inexpensive spray bottles at drug and craft stores. If you are reusing an old spray bottle, make sure it is thoroughly and completely cleaned out and dried before reusing. For more inspirational and money saving recipes, check out the article in Herb Companion or at Green Living Ideas.
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