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03/18/2026

Sometimes…the most interesting experiences come from the most unexpected pairings.

>Deep, earthy cacao.
>Bright, sharp citrus.
>Soft bitterness of hops.

When layered with other simple ingredients like salt, a drink can transform into something surprisingly satisfying!
We will experiment with botanical drinks and discover how herbs shape aroma, taste, and experience in my upcoming Herbal Mocktails LIVE Workshop.

Even small changes in ingredients can completely shift how a drink feels, and that where things can really get fun :)

Event details > https://www.thatbrainyb.com/events/medicinal-mocktails-mineral

03/17/2026

DATE CORRECTION
Apologies everyone, I have been dealing with some serious technical difficulties behind the scenes. I’m working the get these resolved ASAP and unfortunately completely neglected this mistake. The date on the poster is meant to say March 26th, the event date and time through my website is correct!

03/14/2026

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
I am ready to kickoff the season with an exciting online workshop ~ Herbal Mocktails & Mineral Salts ~

A pinch of salt
A bitter botanical
A hint of citrus

Suddenly your simple drink becomes something complex, aromatic, and shockingly delicious.

In this LIVE tasting workshop we’ll explore the world of herbal mocktails with a few unexpected ingredients. Together we will learn to taste, balance, and layer botanical flavors so you can start creating your own alcohol-free drinks at home.

I’d love to have you join us: https://www.thatbrainyb.com/events

03/13/2026

Happy Friday!
Sunsets and slowly transitioning into Spring, I am really noticing the seasonal shifts. Sometimes all these transitions can motivate us to get to those forgotten projects and cleaning, and other times we may feel a bit stuck in-between. This week I will be sharing tips for these shifts, and how important patient is with planting. Sometimes we might "Spring" forward a bit too quickly, and rush into projects without taking a step back.

I wanted to invite everyone to check out the Seasonal Whisper by my friend Kathie Seasonal Living . Sign up now to get it specially delivered to your MAILBOX. This editions theme is herbs containing:
- A Seasonal Letter
- 2-Sided Herb Guide (Ways to use what you Grow)
- Herb Seeds & MORE

Check it out! Everything ships March 20th > https://thatbrainyb--homespunseasonalliving.thrivecart.com/the-seasonal-whisper-subscription/

03/11/2026

Like myself, you might wonder why?

Why purchase something that I could probably make at home? Especially with how pricing is, which yup I understand this perspective. Cleaner is one of those things that is just so dang easy to make at home, so again we might question - why buy?

1. This is a special tree that gets to be repurposed instead of thrown away

2. It allows you to try it and experiment with what dilution YOU like + you get a personal spray bottle to reuse. Try it first, then make your own ♻️

3. This was a careful process of drying, infusing, waiting, straining, and crafting. A careful process you could absolutely do at home, but it will unfortunately never resemble these exactly.

These trees were a gift, and the rest was simply respectful repurposing. Learn more about these lovelies on my blog

03/09/2026

Remember those gorgeous branches soaking up the sun and snow?

Well they soaked up the snowy sunshine and moved inside to drink up my vinegar! Now available as an easy to dilute solution, with many cleaning purposes! Read more about these magnificent plants, and their many purposes on the blog.

Spring launch is tomorrow 🌱✨

03/06/2026

BIG CHANGES COMING!

This week has been fun filled with a touch of chaos 🤪
Sprouting Out (Shafer) will be closing sadly, but I know better things are coming.

Sprouted Branch (North Branch) is getting a little (define little…) makeover, and that cute private door in the back mighttt just be transforming into something very special. Bare with us as we move around shelves, and bring products over from our Shafer store. Set a day to come in an appreciate the updates 🥰🌱

03/04/2026

Bad News first, good news coming…

First of all, I am sad to say the bubble bath blend I have been working on will not be ready for this spring launch. Although it seems odd, this is a decision I am PROUD to make.

While the pH tested out safe, and I didn’t have any specific issues - I want to continue testing to assure the highest quality product possible. Hopefully I can get more bubbles in this next batch 🫧
Rest assured when it does release, it will be even more soothing than it already is! Onto the good news -> Mark your calendars 🗓️

- March 10th is my Spring product release @ Sprouted Branch
- March 26th I will be hosting the FIRST event for 2026 woohoo, you won’t want to miss it 🍸
(Details coming on Friday)

03/03/2026

In this video, I share my biggest mistakes I made as a beginner.
What humbled me, what was surprising, and what changed?
If you’re just starting your herbal journey, I hope this saves you time and gives you confidence to keep going!

02/28/2026

Lots of tingz!
This week was spent researching, reviewing, and renewing products! There are some big changes happening, and I think this is a great opportunity to highlight how tough general and seasonal transitions can really be! More on that later so follow along 😉

March is going to be FULL of fun 🍸💃🫧, but I can’t say much. I save all the exclusive updates for my newsletter; Wanna get the weekly forecast reflection activity? Comment WEATHER below >

Lots of infusing, straining, and testing goin on BTS

02/22/2026

The story of tea is a bit of a mystery, and maybe… a transparent belly?

I took the day to relax yesterday and really soak in everything. Hunty and I enjoyed a fresh batch of sweet french toast, and ended the day with a dinner date night at home.

Final session thoughts:

Ahh yes, the interesting story of tea and its discovery! I actually have been working hard behind scenes on this blog post that you can sneak peak. Do you know the difference of tea vs a tisane? I definitely perked up when I heard Abril Donea touching on this story, among many other special cultural traditions!

Kay Raier briefed the 6 tissue states and gave a good guideline I will be holding onto: “If you have had the pain/symptoms for a year, it will probably take at LEAST a month to recover.” Dr. Rosita Arvigo gave a very interesting suggestion of corn silk and green bean infusion, and mentioned abdominal therapy (which I heard many times throughout the conference).

Jessica Bergeron brought some delicious ideas of course, and reminded us where pre-meal salads originated from. She also brought up cravings and what they could be saying. Natalya King really focused on the importance of looking at the skin and “feeding,” it good nourishing food.

One final reflection later today, in the meantime -> learn more about true tea 🍵

What’s the difference between tea and tisane? Learn how green, black, white, and herbal infusions differ—and why the distinction matters.

02/21/2026

THATS A WRAP —> The last day of the conference and I am sad to say see you later! Today was jam packed with wonderful speakers and stories, I want to try and continue this theme with brief Fridays ‘flections.’ Every single day I learn something new, so why not reflect and share my learnings with you guys too?!

I have really learned a lot about myself this conference, which was NOT expected. Hearing from Laura Ash gave me some clarity in how I want to explain my story in branding. This is something I have been struggling with…She also gave a great tip to *do something you love every single day*, which is so important to hear!

Steven Yeager spoke on quality control and regulations for purchasing herbs! He gave a little sneak peek into Mountain Rose Herbs process, which further solidified my support for their business! Jasper Degenaars brought some great knowledge on mushrooms, and how to stay educated and aware as a consumer 🍄

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