Mountain Mage Herbals

01/10/2026

A favorite local coffee shop is hiring!

If you're looking for a fun place to work, then we're looking for you.

Positions are part-time (17-25 hours a week), and you must be avaliable Monday - Saturday, between 6:00am - 4:30 pm.

Stop by the cafe and fill out a application today!
4278 Main Street, Pinson.

01/09/2026

Nutrition post!
Your immune system is not one single thing!
All parts of the body have their own little immune system, which work within the whole on a larger scale together for your wellness. And a large portion of those smaller systems is supported in your gut.

Eating nutritious foods is so important to our health. All those vitamins and minerals you hear about are available through food, dirt, water… the earth holds what we need- it was created that way!

Since my family is on a tight budget, I’m revisiting all my old recipes (we had gotten into some less than healthy eating habits- it happens! Life is hard).

Kids & teens love cereal. It’s cheap, it’s crunchy, it’s sweet, it’s filling (in sensation, anyway). But nutritious? Not usually.
There are better brands and more healthful options, but they’re costly. So.

I made granola because I can pack it with nutrients. I used to do this often, and everyone loves it! I didn’t follow my recipe to the letter (I usually don’t!), so here’s the gist.

I use rolled or old fashioned oats. 4 cup.
I grind/chop whatever nuts I have into bits and pieces and some powder. I used about 2 cups of this.
I throw in this protein blend (sold at walmart) - about 1/2 to 1 cup.
I used maybe 2/3-3/4 cup of maple syrup. Enough to make it sticky, but not soupy.
I added about 1/3-1/2 cup of coconut oil. Again, don’t make it soupy. This is make it not granola bars and get the crispiness.
I added ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
I mixed all this together, poured into a glass baking dish and baked at 350.
Every 7 minutes I pull it out and stir it around- don’t forget this part.
After about 4 cycles, it starts browning and getting crispy. Once you like the crisp, let it cool on the counter. Then add raisins or other dried fruits or chocolate chips. Store in airtight containers or glass jars.

You can customize this to your liking! Different spices, different nuts, add shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, etc.
The idea is to use whole oats and add nuts & seeds because they’re full of protein, good fats, and fiber. Those are the nutrients that actually fill your tank and keep you going.

01/07/2026

I hope you're taking advantage of the Salve Sale!

Remember how we talked about Magnesium?
I've been taking magnesium glycinate off and on for several months. It helps the body with nutrient absorption and regulating several processes. One of the benefits of this is better quality of sleep. Another benefit some experience is lessened anxiety.

When I was asked about making a magnesium spray for a wholesale order, I was really excited to try it myself! I had only taken the capsule of mag glycinate previously.

This spray is magnesium chloride, which works slightly differently, but there are many magnesium types and all have benefits. Some of the benefits seems to be similar across different magnesiums. This mag is most commonly acquired through bath salts, Epsom salts. So I sell Bath Salts and the reason they work to relax the muscles is not just the lavender. It's also the magnesium in the Epsom salts.

Taking baths is lovely, but a time consuming task that most of us are not accustomed to allowing ourselves. Also... my bathtub is my kids' shower and it's not cozy or quaint or very comfortable!
Enter Magnesium Spray.

I've been spraying this on my belly at the start of my bedtime routine. I have found that 2 sprays is a perfect amount for me, everyone needs to test it out to find their right amount (1-4 sprays generally). I feel that my sleep quality is improved and my muscles overall recover more fully. I workout 4-5 days a week, so I'm all about upping that recovery time with as much body support as I can find.

I am so glad I was approached to create this product, and I hope you'll try it out!
It's available on the webstore, at Hazelrig Orchards in Cleveland, AL, and in person at market events (which start back up NEXT month).

01/05/2026

Happy New Year!
(AND A SALE)
I hope that this year instead of making a resolution to change some part of yourself, you are making a commitment to love yourself more in whatever ways that needs to manifest. More restorative sleep, better food, less screen time, more fresh air and dirt, more board games, more puzzles, more family time, better boundaries.
You get the idea.

Maybe I can help with a self-care routine!
I've got a lot of stock sitting on my store shelf from my busy market season and one big market that didn't quite meet my expectations. Seasons change quickly, and (believe it or not) the green growing goodness will soon be back and ready for more!
So I need to clear some space = SALE!
Now through Jan 31, please enjoy ALL the salves at $12 each!!
The discount is live on the webstore, so hurry over and get you some.
Discount will appear in your cart.
If you're local, you can message me to avoid shipping costs.

Love, thanks, & blessings to you all in this new year.

01/01/2026

We had a wildfire up on our mountain last night. We have a wonderful, skilled volunteer fire dept, which includes my husband. His first experience with them was actually a wildfire back in the spring.

That was also around the time of the wildfires in California, so I found many good suggestions for smoke recovery herbs.

I put this blend together for my husband and myself to help combat the congestion and issues that come from smoke inhalation.

1 part chamomile
1 part rose hips
1 part cinnamon
1 part lemon balm
1 part calendula
1/2 part licorice

There are many herbs that can help with smoke recovery. The hope is to help restore some of the mucosa that keeps our airways moist and flowing, relax the strain on eyes and tension in the head, soothe the gut from nausea, and break up congestion.

12/31/2025

Some regular at home photos for you.
Some of you know, my husband was laid off in April. He’s been in the tech industry since college- almost 20 years. He’s decided to change paths a bit; he will continue to consult with his own business, and he is working with a friend who lost an employee doing a more physical labor job.
It’s a huge shift for us!
But he’s satisfied and we’re doing ok.

So I’ve been going to a local church that is partnered with FoodBank of AL, getting rescued food twice a week and a box every month. These are not always things we are in the habit of eating. The boxes come with many canned goods, rice, pasta, dried beans. The rescued food is often bread and pastry items, usually some produce that has to be sorted through, and some meat that was frozen right at its “best by” date. I’m making every effort to use what I can and donate wha I can’t to our local Blessings Box.

Last week, I got 4 dozen eggs, and I was given a bag of potatoes by a friend. So one night this week, we had potato soup and deviled eggs for supper. I was also given a box of sweet potatoes, so I pressure canned 5 quarts of those. We get a lot of citrus fruit from the food rescue- usually there’s one bad orange or lemon in the bag. Last week we also had a lot of cranberries there. So today I made orange cranberry muffins using a recipe from . Sadly, it only used 1 orange! 😂 But they’re delicious and fairly healthy. There’s a fair amount of sugar to balance the tart of the cranberries, and the orange glaze is a must. They work up pretty quickly and easily.

I know you come here for herbal education, products, and wellness. So I’ll keep my cooking to a minimum, but I want to share how I’m using what I have to the best of my ability while remaining as true as possible to my wellness goals and making healthy foods for my family. I hope you’ll be inspired to make some of these yourself!

12/29/2025

12/24/2025

It is unseasonably warm outside (sometimes in AL, I guess). This pine tree was topped in a storm a few days ago. The whole top with all the branches is just down here on the ground. I wanted to utilize it, but I don’t need more oil for muscle rub right now. So I decided to tincture it. (I forgot to take pictures of the part.)

Pine needles hold a lot of vitamin C and can be a good support for respiratory issues, particularly coughing. I usually make an oxymel of pine needles, so I may start a batch of that today as well. Pine oxymel is one of the staples in my personal cold/flu arsenal.

12/16/2025

Mountain Mage Herbals is proud to sponsor the Arts Council of Trussville Area’s next youth show- The Wizard of Oz! Get your tickets now!
https://www.actatheater.com/

12/10/2025

It’s the quiet season in herbalism.
There’s nothing for me to harvest.
There’s not much to be foraged on my property.
There are very few things in the “making cabinet” that need to be strained or finished off, though I do have a couple of oxymels for personal use in various stages.
Market season is just about over.
So what am I doing??

I’m enjoying my Christmas tree.
I’m making weird gifts and things for my friends.
I’m crocheting a blanket.
I’m sorting out my store shelf for home shopping.
I’m filling the wood rack and keeping the wood stove warm.
I’m reading books and settling back into herbal online classes.
Winter has a purpose and place- it’s for rest. Not just sitting around- that’s not always restful. Resting is about bringing yourself respite from work and refilling your heart so you can continue to give.
How do you refill?

12/10/2025