L&M Farms Goat Milk Soap

02/26/2026

You are not alone...

02/24/2026

I'm making some changes here. Expanding the scope, including some huge life changes, and still including soap and skin care. I was in a car accident coming up on three years ago, and it changed my life. A persistent concussion, torn rotator cuff, knee damage, and two bulging discs have taken all my attention since then. I couldn't find anyone who talked about the real issues after a car accident or a TBI, so want to share my experience. I had to put soaping on hold due to the injuries, but am hoping to get back to formulating soap and salves again. I hope you'll come with me, and pass it on to folks who may be going thru the same thing. We'll talk soon.

02/03/2026

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11/14/2025

Lanolin is extremely healing; great to use in hand made product.

LANOLIN: FROM FLEECE TO GREASE

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_43ba3d33a6294a67bcdfbb8db1860224.pdf

https://www.flickr.com/photos/baalands/54919749478/

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/infographics

11/09/2025

Michigan source for sweetgrass

November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the deep connections between people, plants, and place. Today, we celebrate one of the most beloved native plants in Anishinaabe culture: Sweetgrass (Hierochloë odorata).

Known as wiingashk in Ojibwe, Sweetgrass is one of the four sacred medicines, along with sage, cedar, and to***co. Its fragrance carries a spirit of peace and positivity — often said to call in good energy and remind us of the sweetness of life. The gentle scent comes from coumarin, the same compound that gives fresh-cut hay its comforting aroma.

Traditionally, Sweetgrass is harvested, dried, and braided. The three strands of each braid represent mind, body, and spirit — or love, kindness, and honesty — depending on the teaching. When burned, the smoke is used in ceremony and prayer to invite balance, clarity, and good spirits.

Ecologically, Sweetgrass is just as powerful. It’s a native perennial that thrives in moist meadows and wet edges, spreading quietly through rhizomes to form soft, green mats. It restores and stabilizes soils, attracts pollinators, and symbolizes the interconnection of all living things.

At East Mich Natives, we’re proud to grow and offer this sacred plant, helping to reconnect people with the species that have always sustained both land and spirit. 🌿

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We’re considering offering Sweetgrass as a bare-root species, which would allow us to safely ship it nationwide without breaking Japanese beetle quarantine rules. If you’re outside Michigan, would you be interested in ordering Sweetgrass this way? We’d love to hear from you! 🌱

07/13/2025

another herb i need to research

12/03/2024

For a 10% discount, use code PATRM10 on your first order! If you've ordered before, please use this link so I am aware and can assist if necessary!
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11/22/2024

09/09/2024

It's time for potions of all kinds!! Tea leaves, honey, spices, even chocolate - brewed with hot water or milk -perfect for cool nights as we go to harvest season.

For a 10% discount, use code PATRM10 on your first order!
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01/29/2024

09/21/2023

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