That Brainy B LLC

01/30/2026

Presence over Pressure

After much reflecting and prayer; I finally came to a decision… My services have been updated to reflect what I feel most comfortable offering! It has always been important to me that I work to stay ethical and in lane of my personal expertise.

It isn’t about fixing you, you aren’t broken (even if we feel like it)! It’s about learning to listen to our bodies, then learning to translate the response into gentle natural practices.

This month I want to invite everyone to join me in reminding ourselves: Presence over Pressure

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01/28/2026

Why do we fight?

Often times we get frazzled by the chaos in our environment, and it has a direct effect on our relationships. It’s not just romantic; it’s friends, family, co-workers, even roomates. It builds up to the point of breach, and then we fight.

Communication is such an important aspect to ALL relationships, but it is not linear. It involves reflection and emotional understanding.

Read more about Emotional Attunement vs Atonement + Tips for Conflict in Couples

When disagreements flare, science-backed strategies and a soothing tea can turn sparks into growth: slow your breathing to activate the parasympathetic system and lower reactivity, name the emotion to reduce its intensity, and use “soft start-ups.” Sip mindfully together or during a cooling-off ...

01/26/2026

Lover’s Quarrel is officially here!
This past week I have been teasing some BTS peaks into this project. Last week was spent putting all these lovely boxes together. Hunty even attempted to help me with my bows but as we can see, I don’t even know how to tie them quite right 😂
These boxes are full of hard work and love! Only available locally as I work to offer shipping.
Available @ Sprouted Branch, Apotheosis-MN, and More Than Sprouts (sent some up, should be there in the next couple of days!

01/24/2026

Let’s talk about tea bags.

Unfortunately, this has been something going around for a while. Over a year ago I started noticing the tea brands switching around, and microplastics research was being discussed and discovered more. The two worlds collided, and fear entered the chat.

It’s not uncommon that I will get a customer in Sprouted Branch questioning the tea bags. The microplastics is definitely something to consider, I mean you don’t want to drink something halved with plastic in hopes of better sleep right? That part is obvious to me, but if that part doesn’t concern you, this should. (Unless you have no care in the world for tea and plants…lol)

When I was in college, I was blessed to assist on some awesome research. I learned how to do DNA analysis and amplification for supplements. This is why that research exists. We were testing herbal products, and checking the plant DNA to see if it matched what they claim it to be. This is huge!! These big tea brands, are not labeling properly. The herbal blends are essentially pointless, and low quality. The herb, is equivalent to dust.

That is why you buy local and loose leaf if possible. ORR support your local small business. ALL tea bags used for my Lover’s Quarrel collection are unbleached and made from birch pulp. Eventually I would like to move onto something a bit more eco friendly. There is always the option to buy loose leaf too!

01/17/2026

Last year I shared some unique recipes for you to try for Valentine’s Day! As I continue working to create more delicious inspiration, check this out 💗

Maybe a more fitting title would be "Cooking with Chaos" but I am inviting you into my daily life! These are some delicious recipes you can utilize for daily...

01/14/2026

Catch me (resembling a gremlin/ghost) creepily hovering over my products. Hunty recently helped me put together my stock tracker finally after muchhh procrastination…It was a lot of back and forth, with some swearing at my excel spreadsheet.
He was working very hard trying to learn my methods of tracking. Now I have just a few more things to work on tracking, like my jars and containers….this will be so helpful for my ANNOUNCEMET: Seasonal Catalogues!!!

This past year was lots of learning, and honestly that part never stops. Slowly but surely I am getting some products trialed. From now on: each month through my the newsletter I will share the latest catalogue containing my recent product launch. This is still in development, but I still plan to start releasing some tester boxes with some of my products. I would love to have you check it out! Simply message me with your email so I can make sure you’re on the list!

01/10/2026

I am officially up to my neck in pine needles, and my socks are going to keep finding them for much time to come -oopsies...

Christmas may be over: I however, am still smelling that fresh Christmas air with these Fraser and Balsam fir trees!
Branch & Bloom Flower Farm Thank you so much for the beautiful and fragrant trees, gosh I honestly just want to bathe in them. Wait a minute...could I bathe in them?
While I don't think they are quite fitting for the bath, I do have LOTS planned with these bad boys. My clothes pin line, drying basket, and herb hangers are all FULL of branches. Each in a very specific spot, with a very specific purpose in mind!

Now I could be called superstitious, but there is something so protective about branches and the aromas that you just can't shake. There will definitely be a blog post brewed up on Christmas Trees, so you can sustainably harvest and use your own! All of the products I plan to sell, will be posted in a flexible recipe format to the blog. Just after I take a few steps back and finish my Sumac soap box!

Speaking of....go check the website out: https://www.thatbrainyb.com/ - There have been some much needed updates and changes

You are Loved

01/03/2026

It’s never too early to start spring cleaning right?

Actually, this time of year is sort of popular for declutterring in many cultures. In Chinese, Japanese, and Balkan traditons the practice of deep cleaning physical and mental clutter before the new year is common. However cleaning is NOT to be done on New Year’s Day (you clean away the good luck too). The real question is, when is the New Year Exactly?

Read more on that here: https://www.oneforisrael.org/the-real-new-year-according-to-the-bible/ OR https://daily.jstor.org/how-does-the-jewish-calendar-work/

Anywhosies that being said, I think I may be a bit early according to a few cultures and calendars…but hey, my apothecary is looking crisp and clean!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆

As we enter this new season, I want to invite you into something more personal.

In December of 2024, I quietly started That Brainy B. NOT from a big perfect plan, but with a lot of hope, prayer, and willingness to try. This past year held both excitement and of course failure. Things I thought would work..did not. Ideas had to be reworked. I learned the hard way where my limits were, where my expectations were maybe off, and where I needed to slow down and listen more closely. Those moments were not wasted. They shaped how I work and prepare to show up now. They taught me patience and stewardship.

As we move toward Valentine’s Day 💗, I’m preparing for my very first official product launch (Jan 25th). This one feels different though. It feels rooted and more thoughtful. Built from what I learned this last year.

If you’d like to stay connected, I’d love for you to join my email list (simply message me your email privately). That’s where I’ll be sharing upcoming events, product announcements, and what’s unfolding next intentionally. I do this monthly starting with a special recap

Thank you to those who have followed along and encouraged me, read my writing, or showed up in small ways. This next season will be more shaped by growth instead of perfection. I’m grateful to share it with you.

12/30/2025

Feeling the frigid air?
Come grab a cup of hot soup at Sprouted Branch
Take a minute to warm up while you run your errands.
Complimentary crackers are available, oh and don’t forget to grab some farm fresh eggs on the way out for breakky tomorrow 🥚

Open until 6pm with me as your super cool cashier!

12/28/2025

As promised: the tincture post has been updated!

At my recent Find your Flavor event, I mentioned tinctures briefly, and how learning to craft them can be such an empowering skill. Why tinctures?

I often choose tinctures because they are:
• Simple to use and tend to be easier to dose
• Long-lasting + prepared with care and intention
• Aligned with seasonal shifts and real, everyday life
• A thoughtful way of stewarding what God has already provided

In this updated blog post, I share what tinctures really are and how to craft them using different methods. I kept it as simple as possible to help to get started 🤎

If you’re curious about tinctures or wondering why they’re so common in my work, this post offers a clearer look.

Read it here: [https://www.thatbrainyb.com/brainyblog/tinctures]

Tinctures 101 — How to Make, Use, and Store Herbal Tinctures Master the art of crafting herbal tinctures with this simplified, beginner-friendly guide. Learn the basics for alcohol, glycerin, and vinegar-based extracts, clear herb-to-solvent proportions, extraction time and temperature guidance, s...

12/27/2025

I need your help for a moment 🤍

As the season shifts, I’ve been slowing down and reflecting on what this year has held and what feels right to offer next. If you’ve noticed recent updates on google or my website, you’ve probably noticed that theme too.

Instead of guessing what to plan, I want to ask you directly.

What kinds of events or workshops would you actually want to attend? What would feel supportive, nourishing, or worth showing up for in this season of life?

If you have a minute, I’d really appreciate you:
• Voting on the events you’re most interested in
• Signing up for updates so you don’t miss what’s coming (optional)

Your input helps shape what I create next, and I’m grateful to be building this slowly and intentionally with you.

https://www.thatbrainyb.com/events

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