Wild Jael’s

04/15/2026

04/11/2026

Let’s talk size.

I’m leaning toward the 4oz for the family first aid station—the one that stays put and gets used often.
And the 1oz for the on-the-go kit—toss it in your bag, your truck, your back pocket life.

That middle size… I wanted to love it. Still not sold.

Feels like one of those “in-between” things that doesn’t quite know its job.

But I want to hear from you—
Are you a big jar at home + small on-the-go kind of person?
Or is there a place for the middle I’m not seeing?

04/09/2026

Time to see if all that work in my head actually works in real life.

Labels are printed, tubes are lined up… now we test if they stick straight or humble me real quick 😅

04/06/2026

Turns out… that graphic design degree didn’t go to waste after all.

It just took a winding path—through muddy boots, wild harvests, late-night infusions, and a whole lot of life—to find its place.

Now it shows up on every label I make.

What’s something you learned many moons ago and use now?

04/03/2026

This week’s rain has been steady—quiet, persistent, soaking deep.

And still, the flowers aren’t worried.

God built in their protection. Petals fold in at dusk. Blossoms close tight against the rain. What looks like retreat is actually wisdom… a kind of holy rest.

They don’t fight the storm.
They trust the design.

Maybe we’re allowed to do the same. How do you rest on rainy days?

03/30/2026

Checked on a Chickweed patch today—almost ready, but not quite.

Healthy, steady, on its way.

Have you seen any in your yard yet? 🌱

03/26/2026

We’ve been a little quieter over here… not for lack of living, but because life has been growing—quiet and steady, right under my heart.

By God’s mercy, we’re expecting another wiggly sweetheart this October.

Turns out, building a tiny human takes just about everything you’ve got—time, energy, breath, and a whole lot of grace. So if you’ve wondered where I’ve been, I’ve been here… just moving a little slower, tending what matters most.

🌿

03/24/2026

Your kids come running up with a sting, scrape, or mystery itch…

Are you:
A) Running for the house
B) Looking around at what’s growing nearby

Let’s hear it 👇

03/16/2026

Found a welcome surprise, Chickweed, in the yard today when the kids took the plant ID app out exploring. 🌱

Alright, your turn —
What’s the first plant you’ve spotted waking up this spring? Drop it in the comments. I want to see what’s popping up in your yards too. 🌿

03/13/2026

Muddy hands.
Tiny green sprigs pushing through cold soil.

This is the season where hope looks small… but stubborn. 🌱

03/11/2026

Fake spring has arrived… and I, for one, am coming out of hibernation.

The sun shows up for five minutes, the mud is back, and suddenly everyone in Indiana remembers we actually like being outside.

So today I’m opening the windows, stepping into the yard barefoot (questionable choice), and pretending winter is over.

Soon enough the Chickweed will wake up, the Yarrow will stretch toward the sun, and the garden will start whispering again.

Until then, I’ll take this little taste of warmth and thank God for the promise tucked inside it.

Winter rests the earth.
But spring—real or fake—reminds us life is getting ready to move again. 🌱

02/20/2026

Emulsifying = convincing oil and water to stop fighting and act civilized.

They naturally separate. Every time.
But add heat and the right emulsifier, and suddenly they bind together into one smooth, creamy lotion.

It’s basically plant chemistry with good manners.

Opposites.
Properly supported.
Working beautifully together.