Katie & Ethel

01/10/2026

Why Ginger + Castor Oil?
(And why I built a whole product—and a book—around it.)

Castor oil has been used for generations to support circulation, lymphatic flow, and deep tissue comfort. It penetrates slowly and deeply, making it ideal for stubborn aches, inflammation, and tension.

Ginger brings the heat—in the best way. It’s warming, stimulating, and known to support blood flow and calm inflammatory responses. When infused into castor oil, it helps “wake up” sore, stagnant areas.

Together, they’re better.
Castor oil carries ginger where it needs to go. Ginger activates. Castor oil sustains.
🔬 The science matters
Research summarized by the National Institutes of Health has shown ginger’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects, particularly related to prostaglandin inhibition and circulation support. Castor oil (rich in ricinoleic acid) has been studied for its ability to support inflammation modulation and tissue response.
This isn’t folklore—it’s old wisdom plus modern research.
🧴 How we use it (real life, not hype):
Massage onto sore joints, backs, hips, or neck
Use with heat (heating pad or warm sock) for deeper relief
Daytime use for movement support; nighttime for recovery
A little goes a long way—slow massage, let it absorb
📖 Yes, I wrote a book about it
Because this combo kept showing up—in my own body, in farm families, in people who’d “tried everything.” GC-40 exists because it worked before it was ever a product. (It's free on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3NfCSyP )
This is why ginger.
This is why castor oil.
This is why we keep making it—small batch, from our farm, on purpose. 💛
KatieandEthel.com

Let's chat about two amazing wellness wonders—ginger and magnesium. These natural powerhouses are like nature's little gift to boost our well-being. It's like they've been keeping all these health secrets just for us! So, imagine this as a journey, not into some far-off land, but into the realms ....

01/09/2026

We wouldn't have the tallow for TallowMg without our beef! Today, we picked up beef from our local processor, mostly for our personal freezers, but we have some to sell as well if you're local to us. We had burgers tonight and it's really such a huge difference from store bought meat. Taking the time to raise these animals intentionally, raising all their feed right here on the farm, is a lot of work, but it's so worth it!

It's Beef Day on the farm! Thank goodness because I bought *gasp* grocery store ground beef last week and dang I forget how spoiled we are. I prefer my beef with flavor:). The same Gorsky beef you know and love, limited quantities available, this was mostly for restocking our personal stash:).

🥩 Farm Beef Bundles — What’s Available
Limited quantities. First come, first served.

🍲 Soup Bundle — $60
2 lbs Soup bone
2 lbs stew beef
1 chuck or Boston roast (3–4 lbs)
Perfect for soups, bone broth & cozy meals.

❄️ Freezer Starter Bundle — $135
10 lbs ground beef
1 roast (3–4 lbs)
2 lbs stew beef
Easy weeknight dinners, stocked and ready.

🥘 Family Weeknight Bundle — $125
8 lbs ground beef
1 sirloin tip steak
1 roast
Low-effort meals all week.

🥩 Steak Lover Bundle — $250
2 porterhouse steaks
2 T-bone steaks
4 sirloin steaks
Serious steak nights, no decision fatigue.

🦴 Bone Broth / Dog Bundle — $25–30
Soup bones
Marrow bones
Great for broth or happy pups.

Individual cuts also available:
Ground beef $9/lb
Roasts $12/lb
Porterhouse / T-Bone $25/lb
Sirloin / Sirloin Tip $20/lb
Stew beef $12/lb
Soup bones $3/lb
Marrow bones $7/bag (2-3)
📩 Message to reserve or customize a bundle.
On Farm pickup or local delivery • Limited supply
Cash/Venmo

01/08/2026

So many of you are new, and wondering where to start for pain relief.
Introducing the Pain Relief Starter Duo!
Two of our most reordered products — paired together because they work better that way.
• GC-40 Ginger Castor Oil for deep, warming relief
• TallowMg for muscle tension, headaches, and nighttime calming
This is where most people start when aches, migraines, or stubborn pain won’t let up.
👉 Available now • ships or local delivery
https://katieandethel.com/products/the-pain-relief-starter-duo

01/08/2026

Migraine day.
Water. TallowMg.
Ethel on duty 🐾

01/07/2026

Family Starter Bundle 🌿

If you’re new here or restocking for winter, this is the combo families grab most, so we put it in one bundle with a discount:)
One bundle. Multiple uses. Fewer products to think about.

GC-40 — Ginger-Infused Castor Oil
For everyday aches, tension, and sore muscles.
Massage a small amount into the area you want relief. Use as needed for overworked bodies, bumps, or growing pains.

Crud Buster
For sniffles, school germs, and “something’s coming on” days.
Apply externally to chest, back, or bottoms of feet. A go-to when the household starts passing things around.

Lavender Pillow Spray
For calmer nights and easier wind-down.
Mist lightly on pillows or bedding before rest. Helps signal the body it’s time to slow down.

Simple tools. One cabinet. Fewer late-night decisions.
Small-batch. Farm-made. Used daily in our own home.
📦 Available now
💬 Free local delivery, On Farm Pickup or $5 flat-rate shipping
(Link in comments)

01/06/2026

Ethel wants to know ---
When you reach for a Katie & Ethel product, what’s usually going on?

⬇️ Tell me in the comments ⬇️
• Headaches
• Muscle aches
• Trouble sleeping
• Seasonal crud
• Stress / tension
• Something else?

We make these the way we use them — simple, small-batch, and practical.
Your answers help us decide what to restock and what to make next 💛

— Katie & Ethel
From our farm to your medicine cabinet 🌿

01/06/2026

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01/05/2026

New record! 10 minutes order received to mailbox!! Might be a little business but I'm fiercely competitive with myself hahaha

01/05/2026

CRUD BUSTER is back. 💥
When the sniffles start, we don’t reach for petroleum—we reach for plants.
As with all of our products, Crud Buster started at our own kitchen counter — mixing our RELAX blend with eucalyptus to support us during last year’s cold season.

Castor oil + eucalyptus + lavender
✨ supports the body
✨ helps push the “nasty crud” out
✨ gentle enough for our smallest germ carriers

How to use:
Rub a small amount on the chest, throat, and under the nose as needed.
Farm-made. Small-batch. Always in our medicine cabinet.
🛒 Grab it while it’s in stock → katieandethel.com
📦 Flat-rate $5 shipping | Local pickup available
from our farm to your medicine cabinet

01/05/2026

Thank you so much for all your orders! George is helping to get them all packed up for shipping/delivery!;).
Just The Mg is already sold out! Thank you for sharing us with your friends and supporting what we’re building here while supporting your bodies — it truly means everything ❤️

01/04/2026

Aches shouldn’t be the boss of your day.
When head tension, sore joints, or deep muscle aches keep tapping you on the shoulder, it’s hard to stay present—or productive.
GC-40 was made for that moment.
A small-batch blend of castor oil infused with ginger, crafted to support circulation and help your body ease back into balance.
💬 “I didn’t expect it to work this fast. I put GC-40 on my neck, added heat, and finally felt my head calm down.”
No petroleum.
No filler.
Just something dependable when your body needs support.
👉 Apply where it hurts
👉 Add heat if it feels good
👉 Measure with your heart
From our farm to your medicine cabinet 🤍
GC-40 is restocked and ready.
Katieandethel.com

01/03/2026

✨ RESTOCK IS LIVE ✨
Everything is poured, labeled, and ready to ship 🤍
(Ethel *helped*)
Small-batch • farm-made • ships fast

What’s back in stock:
• GC-40 – Ginger-infused castor oil for head, neck, joints, digestion & tension
• RELAX – Lavender-infused castor oil for calming, sleep & nervous system support
• Tallow-Mg – Tallow balm with magnesium for muscles, sleep & body calm
• Just the Mg – Magnesium spray for quick, no-mess relief
• Crud Buster – Castor oil infused with eucalyptus & lavender for pushing out the nasty crud
• Lavender Pillow Spray – Calm, cozy sleep support for busy brains

Flat-rate $5 shipping
Free local delivery in Saratoga County
When it sells out, it’s gone until the next batch.
www.katieandethel.com