HoldingThyme tea co.

20/04/2025

Spring is here, and so are the wild violets!�These tiny purple flowers aren’t just pretty—they’re edible and packed with vitamin C. Foraging them is a sweet little way to connect with nature and my kids as we welcomed Spring.

You can sprinkle them on salads, candy them, or make something extra special: violet jam. The color is stunning- like a jar full of spring.
Violet Jam Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup violet petals (washed, no stems)
3/4 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
2 cups sugar
1 package liquid pectin (or 1.75 oz)
Instructions:

Gently rinse and pat dry the violet petals.
In a blender, combine petals with the water and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil, then stir in the liquid pectin.
Boil for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Let cool before refrigerating or processing in a water bath for longer storage.

It’s a beautiful way to preserve a little piece of spring and the color is stunning!

14/01/2024

Sometimes this is all the self care you need. 🌞

🙌🌱

28/05/2022

Gathering my peonies and reusing them for this sweet sugar scrub. I love the color and I can’t wait to use it!

01/05/2022

Gathering dandelions is a spring time favorite. They carry the Suns warmth and the Earths strength. Thank you for reminding me of my resilience and my light within. 🌞

They remind me of a Van Gogh painting.

13/09/2021

13/09/2021

Sage infused honey- the ultimate throat soother.

☕️ I love to add it to my tea when any cold symptoms arise, but when homey is running low and all I can scoop is leaves I do this- I take a big scoop of sage leaves that have been infusing in that honey goodness and put it in with the rest of my herbs.

☕️ I let the tea steep a bit first before I ass the honey because excessive heat can lessen the healing properties of the honey.

🍯 After about a 10 min steep I’ll add the sage honey and steep another 10 (if I can wait!). Then I strain and enjoy all the sweet soothing hing goodness!

🌱 I love to use Sages antibacterial and antiviral properties in this healing way.

24/07/2021

Loving the view. 🌺 🌞 🌱

04/07/2021

This weeks harvest:

Lavender
Yarrow
Bee Balm

These herbs will be part of my “In the Garden” collection.

02/07/2021

Yarrow- she has been speaking to me lately. 🌱

She is a protector- a shield from negative energy, an ally to help clarify boundaries, and can help strengthen sense of self! 🛡

I made this yarrow infused oil with the Strawberry Supermoon : Full moon in Capricorn. All about boundaries, creating balance, and caring for yourself. 🌕

This oil will be a beautiful full body oil- a perfect way anoint yourself after a bath or shower with love and acceptance of self, to help set intentions and clarify boundaries. 💖

I can’t wait to wrapped up in her beauty!

13/05/2021

I AM.

Everyday is an opportunity to create yourself. To surround yourself with beauty and hold time for you and your journey- your growth. To really see your self and Learn to love ALL of yourself- your Light + Shadows.

Make a conscious effort today to be present during the day. Don’t let the day pass you by, experience it. 🌞

27/04/2021

It’s called a practice for a reason.

🌝 it’s easy to be he’s on yourself when you stop a practice or study, especially when it’s suppose to be your passion.

🌙it starts slow and before you know it you feel off.... out of practice

🌚 like the moon herself, we too go through phases- the ebb and flow of life and our work. Readjusting and refocusing our needs and expectations for ourself and our passions.

Starting where I am (even re-starting where I am) is part of growth. Being able to see it for what it is and the opportunities that each phase offers is a gift to yourself. 🌱

Be kind and gentle to yourself when your flow is off - YOU ARE ENOUGH.
♥️