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05/29/2026

We wouldn’t be able to build this beautiful space without the hard work of my husband. He’s been putting in some long days working to get the new space ready to go. Lots of progress so far but a lonnnngggg way to go!

While the buildout happens, we are still open at our current space at 8th & Railroad! We will have a move date soon, but we expect early July!

05/28/2026

There are days this process feels exhausting and overwhelming… but then I remember this is the life we once sat around dreaming about.

The hard work.
The growth.
The risk.
The building something from nothing.

It’s messy and stressful and beautiful all at once and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. 💜

05/27/2026

Mothering six kids with one hand, building a business with the other.

Somehow surviving on coffee, determination, and pure chaos lately 😂💜

05/26/2026

Lately my brain has been full of stress, budget numbers, construction decisions, inventory stock counts, and “what ifs.”

Then I remember little me would think this entire life is magic. 👌🏻

Free Shipping on all orders over $30 this weekend only! Valid until Monday 5/25 at 11:59pm. In honor of Memorial Day, we...
05/24/2026

Free Shipping on all orders over $30 this weekend only! Valid until Monday 5/25 at 11:59pm.

In honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday 5/25. Back open Tuesday at 10am. Thank you to all those who have served. ❤️

*photo is of Freya from about 6 years ago. She loved helping bring the packages to the post office. Now we have a pickup daily from both UPS and USPS for packages, so we no longer have to bring them to the post office.

05/21/2026

When touring the space, we were going to make do with the floor. Then we got the keys and that all changed. Looking closer at it, it was bubbling in places, uneven, and very scratched. So… we decided to just replace it. The best time is now when we’re not doing business. Just added a ton of more work and a hefty extra expense! But we’re very excited for a lighter, fresh floor!

05/20/2026

Little overview of the layout of the new store plus SURPRISE we’re also putting in a full service coffee bar as well! That’s adding a little extra time for the buildout but we’re plugging right along.

First week was a lot of demo, deciding to rip out the flooring & then removing a layer of subfloor.

05/19/2026

Who is ready for some buildout content?! We’re about 2 weeks into this renovation of our new space. I’ll be catching you up to speed over the new few days!

You’ve noticed we’ve been a little quiet on our social media. Over two weeks since our last Facebook post… Yikes.For mos...
05/15/2026

You’ve noticed we’ve been a little quiet on our social media. Over two weeks since our last Facebook post… Yikes.

For most of this year, we’ve been working really hard to produce at least 3-4 posts a week. Posts that were relatable. Told the story of us. Educated people about ingredients. Boast about new products.

But the current silence isn’t a new trend. We’re just entering a new season. A new season of busy. Preparation. And…construction. *wink wink*

**Drum roll, please**

We’ve been quiet because we’ve been working hard behind the scenes on something bigger. And it’s time we break the silence and finally share the big news:

WE’RE MOVING.

Whew. It’s seriously like a load off my chest just to put the words out there. This has been months, scratch that, YEARS in the making. It’s been nearly 8 years in our space now. In those eight years, we’ve remodeled our space ~5 times. Remodels have included new floors, a separation wall with our cute arched window peaking into the Makery, and shelves. So many shelves.

It got to the point where I was asking my husband for more shelves until he finally said, “Yes, I can put a shelf way up there on the wall. But it’s not safe or efficient to put stuff up there. WE’RE OUT OF ROOM!” And he’s right (for once).

We recently began wholesaling our products, and the response has been incredible. But when a large wholesale order comes in, we’ve found ourselves rejoicing and then immediately strategizing how we can fulfill it in the limited space we have now.

So let’s break it down:

Our current space is ~1,400 sq ft. Just over half of it is retail space, and the other half is makery + a little spot for our six homeschooled kids. And every other week, I realize these kids aren’t staying all that little. They need more room, too.

The new space? If we add up the basement along with upstairs (yes, a basement AND an upstairs!!), we’re pushing over 8,000 sq ft. That’s not a typo, I really typed EIGHT THOUSAND SQUARE FEET. (I’m hoping you can feel my excitement and nerves in these words!) The main floor: ~3,400 sq ft. This is gonna be awesome.

3,400 sq ft for a ton more retail. We’ve heard you asking for more herbs (we’re launching a bulk herb station). We’ve heard you asking for a refillery (laundry detergent by the bucket, YES PLEASE). We’ve heard you asking for more tinctures (we’ve got over 60 new ones brewing as I type this). And we’ve also heard you say you want quality coffee…Yes, that’s coming too. But we’ll leave that nugget for a future post.

At this point, you’ve scrolled to the bottom of the post to find out WHERE we’re moving. It’s not far, but it’s not downtown. Besides, let’s face it. We’re not really downtown, anyway. We’re in a cute little retail shopping center smashed between fat sandwiches and a brewery. Note the part where I mentioned it was little.

This space at 8th and RR has been so good to us. It was divinely discovered (maybe I’ll share on that later, too). But we’ve grown up. And that means moving on. So, the new location? Get ready.

It’s on South Minnesota Ave. 2019 S. Minnesota Ave, specifically. You might remember this building as the former Spoke n Sport building. Right between 26th and 33rd. It’s a big change, and we get that not everyone loves change. But if you think we’re going to lose our quaint little retail vibe, just wait. We’re not sacrificing a thing when it comes to aesthetics and design. More space means more opportunity for awesome.

Well. Now that I’ve unloaded the single biggest news we’ve ever shared about our sole form of income for our family, I’m going to drink some of my husband's whiskey. We’re in the throes of a commercial remodel, and the decisions are adding up as our bank account dwindles. It’s all good things, and we are beyond excited. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say we had anxiety about this move.

So when the time is right, we’ll be asking for you all to show up. Show up at the new space. Share our posts and content about the move. And maybe stop by and tell us it’s going to be okay. Lemon balm and skullcap have been keeping the sanity lately.

Now... who else is as excited about this as us?

Finally, a natural bug spray that does not smell like a 1997 citronella candle.It's the late 90s, it's the backyard BBQ,...
05/01/2026

Finally, a natural bug spray that does not smell like a 1997 citronella candle.

It's the late 90s, it's the backyard BBQ, and Dad lights up the tiki torches on the back patio. That heavy, smoky, obnoxious scent hits your nose. It's clear to everyone in the area that Dad was the only one taking mosquitoes seriously. I grew up with it, too. And I, for one, am over it.

It was intentional to leave citronella out of our Bug Spray on purpose. I know it works, but the scent is polarizing (I can feel my nostrils smell it as I write this). A lot of people have skin sensitivities to it, and honestly, I think I crafted something just as good, or even better, without it.

It's funny to see people read the ingredient label. One of our key active ingredients is catnip. Yes, that catnip. The one your cat loses its mind over. There is a neat little compound, nepetalactone, that triggers a chemical receptor in insects that essentially tells them to flee. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have found that catnip herbal infusions achieve greater than 95 percent mosquito repellency. Some researchers have compared its effectiveness to DEET.

We also use yarrow tincture, which, in laboratory testing, showed repellency comparable to DEET against mosquitoes, combined with witch hazel and a blend of cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, geranium, and lemon essential oils. A formula that actually works and actually smells like something you want to put on your skin.

I just put together another comprehensive guide to natural bug prevention this summer. I take an honest look at DEET and the emerging research around it, the science behind why plant-based repellents genuinely work, and practical tips for keeping bugs off your whole family all season long.

It is worth the read. Link in the comments.

You planned the hike. You packed the snacks. You packed 27 water bottles. You even remembered the extra socks.But someti...
05/01/2026

You planned the hike. You packed the snacks. You packed 27 water bottles. You even remembered the extra socks.

But sometimes you forget the bug spray. It happens. And when it does, this is what we reach for.

Our Itch Eraser (peep the name because it really erases the itch) is honestly one of those products that once it is in your bag, it never leaves. A mom recently told us her two-year-old will ask for "Witch Weraser" anytime she feels itchy. Two years old and she already knows. That pretty much says everything.

Here is what makes it work. Nettle, chickweed, and calendula infused olive oil. If you have been following along the past few weeks, you already know what those three plants do. We spent an entire series talking about them (see Spring W**d Series - blog post in the comments). Chickweed for its cooling, soothing properties on irritated and reactive skin. Calendula for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory benefits. Nettle for its antihistamine effect, which is particularly useful when your skin is reacting to something it does not like.

We did not put these ingredients in here by accident. We put them in here because we know they work. Rounded out with beeswax, lavender, and tea tree essential oils, the whole formula comes together as a mess-free twist-up stick that glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly. No greasy residue. No fuss. Just relief.

It's in the name, Itch Eraser, but sometimes people don't always realize that it is not just for bug bites. Any skin irritation, dry patches, rashes, eczema flares, mystery itches that show up out of nowhere, this handles all of it. Keep one in your bag, next to the Band-Aids, and one by the back door. You will reach for it more than you expect.

I'll drop a product link in the comments. You can find our Itch Eraser, Bug Spray, and all our summer-related products by clicking the dropdown and finding the tag for 'Summer'.
Now enjoy summer. ❤️

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