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Final Days: 20% Off Tallow, Lotions, Face Moisturizers & Body ButtersThe warm weather didn't last. And now your skin is ...
02/21/2026

Final Days: 20% Off Tallow, Lotions, Face Moisturizers & Body Butters

The warm weather didn't last. And now your skin is feeling it: drier, tighter, more sensitive than usual.

Winter skin isn't broken. It's just responding to cold air, indoor heat, and wind that all work together to strip moisture faster than your body can replace it.

This isn't the time to add more products. It's the time to support your skin barrier with what actually works: oils, butters, and gentle consistency.

All tallow, lotions, face moisturizers, and body butters are 20% off through Sunday night. No code needed.

These products are made to work with your skin, not against it. If winter has your skin struggling, now's the time to try something that actually supports the barrier instead of just sitting on top of it.

We knew the warmer weather wouldn't hold. And now your skin feels under attack. It's feeling drier, tighter, itchier. Bu...
02/20/2026

We knew the warmer weather wouldn't hold. And now your skin feels under attack. It's feeling drier, tighter, itchier. But it's not broken. It's responding.

Cold air holds less moisture. Indoor heat pulls humidity from the environment. Wind disrupts the skin's protective barrier. All of that means your skin loses water faster than it can replace it.

On top of that, winter slows circulation and cellular turnover. So your skin repairs itself more slowly. Not ideal timing, right when it's being challenged the most.

We feel the result? Dryness. Sensitivity. Redness. Products that suddenly "don't work."

It's important to note: this isn't a sign to add more. It's a sign to support differently.

In winter, skin often needs fewer products, more lipids (oils and butters), gentler cleansing, and patience. Supporting the skin barrier matters more than chasing quick fixes.

Your skin isn't failing you. It's not freaking out (even tho it might seem like it). It's adapting to the season. And when we work with that instead of against it, things start to settle.

We want to help you support your skin. This week, all tallow, lotions, face moisturizers, and body butters are 20% off. No code needed.

Sale runs through Sunday night.

We make these products specifically to support your skin barrier. Products that deeply nourish without overwhelming it. If your skin has been struggling this winter, now's a good time to try something that works with your body instead of against it.

*sigh* The world feels heavy right now.Open any social media platform, and it feels dark. So many things are happening t...
02/18/2026

*sigh* The world feels heavy right now.

Open any social media platform, and it feels dark. So many things are happening that are out of our control, yet affect nearly every part of our lives. The pressure builds in your chest. Your mind races. Sleep slips away. You look at your kids, your family, your friends, and you feel it all at once.

We do too.

We had another product lined up for this week's spotlight. We moved it. Because right now, what feels most important is sharing something that's actually helping us stay grounded.

Lemon balm. Simple, powerful, and easy to find. It's calming without making you drowsy. It eases anxiety without clouding your mind. It helps you process the weight of the world without getting buried under it. We reach for it as a daily tincture on the hard days. When patience runs thin. When the newsfeed becomes too much.

It's available as a tea or as an alcohol or glycerin tincture. Whatever works for you.

In a season of so much noise, we're holding onto the truth that God is sovereign over all of it. And grateful that He put things like lemon balm in this world to help us cope along the way.

We're here Monday through Saturday, 10 to 5. Come in. Rest a little. We're in this together.

It's been unseasonably warm this winter. But rest assured, the weather is still wreaking havoc on our skin. And more win...
02/16/2026

It's been unseasonably warm this winter. But rest assured, the weather is still wreaking havoc on our skin. And more winter is coming! And winter has a way of making you feel like you need everything. More moisturizer, more immune support, more energy, more patience.

But ff I had to simplify everything and keep just three things on hand for winter, it would be these:

1. Vanilla Tallow — Winter strips moisture faster than your skin can replace it. Tallow supports the barrier deeply. It helps your skin hold onto moisture instead of constantly chasing it.

2. Echinacea Tincture — Winter asks more of our immune systems. Echinacea is what we reach for when we feel run down or need extra support during long stretches of cold.

3. Lemon Balm Tincture — Winter isn't just hard on your skin and immune system; it's hard on your nervous system. Lemon balm gently calms while supporting mood and that wired-but-tired feeling that shows up when days are short and routines feel heavy.

Winter doesn't need excess. It needs focus. A few reliable things used with intention.

What are your winter essentials? What can't you get through the season without?

Let's talk about the product we never talk aboutSomeone texted my husband the other day with a screenshot of our l**e an...
02/11/2026

Let's talk about the product we never talk about
Someone texted my husband the other day with a screenshot of our l**e and asked, "Hey, does this stuff even work?"

His response: "...We have 6 kids. I'd say it works. ;)"

We sell a lot of this stuff. Like, a lot. But we never post about it. Never mention it in emails. Quietly restock it and move on with our lives. Why? Because even though it's a normal, helpful product that a ton of people use, talking about it still feels... weird.

But here's the thing: intimacy matters. Comfort matters. And sometimes you need a little help with both, and that's completely fine. Our l**e is simple, effective, and made with the same care we put into everything else - just without the Instagram-friendly aesthetic.

So there it is. We make l**e. It works. People buy it. We're not going to make this awkward by overexplaining, but we're also not going to pretend it doesn't exist.

If you've been curious, now you know. If you've already bought it, you're welcome. If this made you uncomfortable, sorry - but also, not really.

February has a way of making love feel... expensive.Giant teddy bears. Reservations you booked three weeks ago. Flowers ...
02/09/2026

February has a way of making love feel... expensive.

Giant teddy bears. Reservations you booked three weeks ago. Flowers marked up 400% because it's the second week of February and everyone's panicking.

But here's the thing: most of us aren't living in a rom-com. We're living in the quiet middle - busy Tuesdays, tired Thursdays, and trying to show up well with what we actually have.

So this year, we're thinking about love a little differently.

What if love looked like starting the coffee before they wake up? Leaving a note they'll find later? Creating one moment of actual calm instead of another thing to check off the list?

What if it looked like noticing what refuels them and making sure it's there? A warm mug of tea. Their favorite snack restocked without them asking. A meal that doesn't feel rushed for once.
What if love was just... paying attention?

Grand gestures are fine. Flowers are nice. But the love that lasts is the love that shows up when nobody's keeping score, and there's no holiday to justify it.

We wrote a whole post about this: 5 small ways to show love that don't require flowers, reservations, or a credit card. No sales pitch, just good reminders for the season.

What's one small way you show love that nobody sees? We're curious.

We get asked often: "Which tinctures do you actually use?"Fair question. We make a lot of them (over 50 options!), but t...
02/05/2026

We get asked often: "Which tinctures do you actually use?"

Fair question. We make a lot of them (over 50 options!), but there are a handful we reach for consistently in our own house. These aren't the only good ones; they're just the ones that have become staples for us based on what our bodies need most. And for brevity of this post, we narrowed it down to a pretty narrow list.

Echinacea (and elderberry - not pictured) - My immediate go-to at the first sign of anything. The moment I feel that scratchy throat or notice I'm more tired than usual, I start taking echinacea. It helps my immune system kick in faster, and I've used it multiple times when I felt early signs of mastitis while nursing. It doesn't prevent me from ever getting sick, but it definitely shortens the duration and keeps things from getting worse. I take it 2-3 times a day at the first hint of symptoms and keep going until I'm clearly on the other side. We hit the Elderberry glycerin tincture hard for the kids as well. It's been a game-changer this season.

Nettle - For when I'm running on empty. Nettle is my long-game tincture. It's mineral-rich and great for iron support, which matters to me after having six kids. My body has been constantly trying to rebuild itself. I don't take it because I feel an immediate effect; I take it because after a few weeks, I realize I'm not as exhausted or depleted as I was before. It's gentle, nourishing, and one of those herbs that works quietly in the background.

Catnip - Hard days need this. Catnip is for mood support and anxiety relief. On days when everything feels like too much, when patience is thin and stress is high, I take catnip. Our kids do dance and ninja warrior competitions, which builds a lot of nerves and anxiety prior. This takes the edge off without the feelings of being foggy or drowsy. It's not a fix-all, but it helps me handle the hard days better. I keep a bottle in my purse and reach for it when we need it, not on a set schedule.

Stress Blend - Joshua's daily ritual. My husband takes Stress Blend every morning before his coffee. It's a blend of adaptogenic herbs that help balance the adrenal system and support the body's ability to cope with daily stress. He doesn't take it because he's in crisis. He takes it because modern life is demanding, and this helps his body handle it without burning out. He's told me it doesn't produce any sort of mood-enhancing effect, but it keeps him feeling balanced and grounded. The entire household can tell if he's missed a few days.

Pain Away (not pictured) - Also Joshua's consistent companion. He deals with some muscle tension and soreness. Sometimes, even headaches. The Pain Away tincture is what he reaches for now instead of the ibuprofen. It's effective without being harsh, and he uses it as needed rather than daily. When his back is tight or if he's recovering from an overzealous workout, this is what gets him through without relying on over-the-counter painkillers.

There are so many more that live on our shelf that get used often. This list is just the main ones that get the most use in our house. But they're not the only ones worth trying. Everyone's body is different. What works for us might not be what you need most, and that's fine. The goal is to find the tinctures that actually support what you're dealing with, not to copy someone else's routine.

What tinctures are you curious about? Let us know in the comments.

We've been talking and sharing a lot about tinctures. But how do you actually use a tincture (hint: it's easier than you...
02/04/2026

We've been talking and sharing a lot about tinctures. But how do you actually use a tincture (hint: it's easier than you think)!

If you've never used a tincture before, it can feel intimidating. A dropper? How much? Do I just put it straight in my mouth? What if I mess it up?

Here's the truth: there's no wrong way to take a tincture as long as you're actually taking it. The goal is to find a method that works for you so you'll use it when you need it.

Here's how we do it in our house: We put 1-2 dropperfuls in a small shot glass, add a splash of water or juice to dilute it, drink it down, and follow it with a big gulp of cold water. Takes about 10 seconds. Done.

Some people prefer to add their tincture directly to their morning coffee or tea. Others squeeze it into a water bottle and sip throughout the day. A few people we know drop it straight under their tongue and chase it with water. All of these work.

The most common mistake we see? People overthinking it. You don't need to measure precisely. In fact, my husband just pours a bit out, no dropper needed for him! You don't need to take it on an empty stomach or at a specific time of day (unless the bottle says otherwise). You just need to take it when your body needs it.

Some tinctures are for daily, ongoing support (like our Stress Blend). Others are for acute situations (like Sage + Mullein for coughs and colds). Reach for them at the onset of symptoms and stop when you're better. Start with ~1-2 dropperfuls and adjust based on what you're using it for. Need it multiple times a day? Take it multiple times. Once daily? That works too. It's flexible.

Tinctures are meant to be simple. If your method gets you to actually use it, you're doing it right.

New to tinctures? What questions do you have? Drop them in the comments!

Yesterday, we officially launched our new product: Glycerin tinctures. We've sold our alcohol tinctures for a while now,...
02/03/2026

Yesterday, we officially launched our new product: Glycerin tinctures. We've sold our alcohol tinctures for a while now, so this new product might have you wondering: which one is right for my family and I? Let's talk about it.

Alcohol or Glycerin Tinctures: What's the Difference?

We got this question quite a bit yesterday. "Which one is better?" The short answer? Neither is better. They're just different tools for different situations.

Alcohol tinctures are the time-tested foundation of herbal medicine. Strong, fast-acting, and what your grandparents would have recognized. They're the go-to when you need quick, potent support.

Glycerin tinctures are alcohol-free, naturally sweet, and gentle enough for kids and anyone who avoids alcohol. They work beautifully for daily use and long-term support without the harsh edge.

Both extract plant compounds. Both work. The right choice depends on who's taking it, how often, and what kind of support you need.

We carry both because both have a place. We've put together a complete guide to tinctures that highlights the differences and what you need to know about each. You can read more about that in the comments.

You've been waiting. And now, Glycerin Tinctures are here!We've been making alcohol-based tinctures for a while now. The...
02/02/2026

You've been waiting. And now, Glycerin Tinctures are here!

We've been making alcohol-based tinctures for a while now. They're effective, fast-acting, and a staple in our house. But they're not for everyone.

If you have kids who won't take anything that tastes strong, or if you avoid alcohol for any reason, you've been waiting for this. Glycerin tinctures offer similar herbal support without the alcohol. They're naturally sweeter, more gentle, and something the whole family can actually use without fuss.

We're launching with nine options: single herbs like Echinacea, Lemon Balm, Catnip, Chamomile, and Elderberry, plus four blends we formulated specifically for the things parents ask us about most. Quiet Cough for those lingering chest coughs. Tummy Time for digestive upset and discomfort. Sweet Slumber for restless nights. Immune Boost for daily support during the cold season.

These aren't replacements for our alcohol tinctures. They're an alternative. Both work. Both have a place. This just gives you more options depending on who's taking it and what you're comfortable with.

All nine are available now, online and in-store. Watch on our social accounts and our new blog as we'll be sharing more about tinctures this week. We'll break down how to use them, which ones we reach for most, and what actually makes a difference.

If you've been curious about herbal support but didn't know where to start, this is it. You can shop and learn more from the link in the comments!

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Juniper Apothecary was born from the products our family had been making for years. When we had our firstborn daughter over 6 years ago, we became more aware of the ingredients in the products we were using. This led us to create natural, wholesome products with safe ingredients for our family. Years later and many testimonials from friends and family, Juniper Apothecary emerged.

All our products are hand-made in-store by our family for your family. We put extra focus on using safe, natural herbs and oils and use environmentally safe packaging wherever possible. We're here to support you on your natural health and wellness journey.

We are a palm oil-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free company. We leave in only the good stuff.