The Benefits of Rose Oil for your Skin

The Benefits of Rose Oil for your Skin

 

 

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What Message is your Skin Sending?

What Message is your Skin Sending?
What is your skin telling you about your health and wellbeing? Let's take a look at what we can do to nurture ourselves!

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Why Botanical Fragrances are Better than Synthetic Perfumes

   Did you know that synthetic fragrances (the majority of all "perfumes") are detrimental to your wellbeing? They may lure you in with the "smell good" feature, but the chemicals that are contained in them actually enter your body, and you have to process these chemicals to get rid of them. Why worry about this? Because they are disrupting to your body's natural systems that balance and regulate your health. They especially disrupt the endocrine system which can lead to hormone imbalances. (Thyroid imbalance anyone?) I could go into the science of it, but let me keep it simple and...

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Healing Spices, A Series on Turmeric, #2: Turmeric Honey

Healing Spices, A Series on Turmeric, #2: Turmeric Honey

Here's a fabulous, delicious recipe for enjoying the goodness of honey and turmeric! (I encourage you to only use organic spices and ingredients.) Turmeric infused Honey 3-4 T. Coconut oil3 heaping T. Turmeric Powder1 tsp. black pepper Gently melt these 2 ingredients over medium heat until the turmeric is dissolved. Then add: 6 C. Honey and continue to gently heat (do not boil) for about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, and pour into glass containers. Enjoy over toast, muffins, crackers, chicken, and in dressings and teas. (It makes a lovely tea on it's own with apple cider vinegar--delish!) Prepare to...

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Healing Spices: A Series on Turmeric, #1

Healing Spices: A Series on Turmeric, #1

 "Healing Spices" has been my one of my favorite books and resources for understanding the many health benefits we can enjoy from using spices. When I first read the section on Turmeric in this book, I was astounded. It was one of those times when I thought to myself, "if this is true, why don't more people know about it?". Well, since then I have seen many individuals have their health improve and symptoms subside once they use this spice on a consistent basis.  First, let me hear a little bit about why I love this book, and why you might want...

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about the founder

My name is Bonnie. I’m a lover of nature and beauty. I’m a mom, a business woman, baker, gardener and a teacher and lifelong student. I have a passion for making and finding products that nurture, nourish, and delight. Mafu (pronounced may-foo and short for “Made for you”) is a collection of products that are made from plants, grown from seeds, gifted to us by our Creator. They are some of the freshest, most nourishing products you will find. Welcome to our little corner of Goodness and Beauty.

xo Bonnie

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