Wow, did I ever get a terrific haircut!!! I got an added bonus from my wonderful Hair Goddess because I mentioned that I am a swimmer and headed for Maui in a few days. Here’s how to pamper and protect your hair before diving into the pool or ocean for a swim or body surfing: […]
Author: Heather Michet
Forget Halloween, Bring on Dia de los Muertos!!
I don’t like Halloween. Its commercialism, scary monsters, and mega sugar all misinterpret and misrepresent what this season is about. I love Dia de los Muertos and the Celtic Samhain, however!! Both of these ancient traditions are about connecting with and honoring our ancestors and beloveds who have died. They are rich with ceremony and […]
A Rich Morning Ritual
Each morning we awake to a new day, full of possibility and mystery. We don’t know how it will unfold or end or where our grief may take us after a loss. This can give us feelings of powerlessness and lack of control, yielding a sense of fear at what unexpected emotions and experiences might […]
Radio Interview on “Until We Meet Again” with Elizabeth Fournier
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook and owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services, on her new radio show “Until We Meet Again”. It was a delight to speak about my 4 element healing work and how these natural solutions serve and support the bereaved. Listen to the interview and […]
Please Pass the Homemade Mustard!
There are probably more mustards available these days than French’s ever thought possible, back in the day of their neon yellow spread. You can still buy that – in a plastic bottle of course. But why not make your own with 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of your precious time? Because you didn’t […]
Take Yourself to Italy with This Lemon Coconut Fuzzy Water
Maybe you’ve had the joy and Ahhhh of gulping down a Lemoncocco while traveling in Italy. This non-alcoholic beverage does the trick in satisfying thirst, replenishing electrolytes and simply making you feel good in summer’s heat. While visiting a dear friend on a sizzling day, she handed me a can of Lemoncocco and said: “You’ve […]
DIY Toothpaste: Great for You, Super for the Planet!
Simple is good. Homemade is better. Waste-free is supreme! Now combine all three of those in one effective personal hygiene product and you’ve got a winner. Enter DIY Toothpaste. You’ve most likely got each of the ingredients and tools to whip this up in your kitchen. Lord knows you’ve got a small glass jar with […]
Remedies from the Kitchen: Clove Infusion for Toothache & Gum Health
Those dark brown, spikey nubs in your spice drawer have many more uses than spiced cider or mulled wine. Containing strong anti-bacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, cloves can offer relief for toothaches, help boost your immune system and aid in digestion, to name just a few. I use Clove Infusion to ease oral discomfort before […]
The Last Tax Return. Grief Proves, Once Again, That It’s a Sneaky Bugger.
It was a snowy Sunday morning – slow and peaceful. Capt. Jack, No Sparrows and I are both stationed on the multi-use table in our home: he’s watching bird tv out the bay window and I’m happily planted with my calculator and two tax prep organizers, mine and dad’s. I am feeling great about getting […]
Book Lovers’ Cranberry and Goat Cheese Bites
It’s November and I am thankful for many many things, but especially fresh cranberries! I buy several bags of them to make into Fresh and Raw Cranberry Relish, chutney or jam, and to freeze so they can be enjoyed long after their fresh season has ended. After whipping up 2017’s first batch of relish a […]