Backroads mom

I have heard like attracts like. Based on the law of attraction I believe that.

When you think of the people that make up your life and how those people make you feel you start to realize that all of us have something to offer. Many of us have friends that bring something out of our personality that can’t be explained. We are all multi faceted human beings. We have so many colors and shapes to our soul. Yes there are many toxic relationships out there but I like to focus on the good ones.

Why are these people here? Why did our paths cross in the first place? Was it coincidence was it fate? I believe we are all connected. We are all meant to be something, to do something. To make changes in positive directions.

Whom do you have in your life that always cheers you up? Always makes you laugh. Those people that you can enjoy an evening with little effort because it’s so easy!

Sometimes friendships can wax and wane. Sometimes you get caught up in life and things get hectic. You feel like you don’t have time for going out on the town or for entertaining or even a quick lunch. But if you have those people in your lives the ones who enrich the very nature of your existence then it doesn’t matter! A quick phone call and your right back in their folds. That’s what love in a friendship is. You don’t have to spend all day complaining and spilling your frustration to your friends. Find that one friend or many friends where you can relax and forget and just be!

Sometimes friends are made up of people who see themselves in you or vice versa. Friendships can bring out parts of you that you are no longer afraid to explore. How about that friend that likes adventure or travel. How about that friend who loves to exercise or hike and bike nature trails. What about that friend who loves cooking and has all the best recipes. We all bring something to the table. We all need each other to have healthy relationships in our lives! We need connections.

What do you bring to the table?

• Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
  Properties: volatile oil, flavonoids, Valerianic acid, coumarins, tannins, glycosides, salicylate Values: antispasmodic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, bitters, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, prevents vomiting. There are many varieties of chamomile, but only two are used medicinally. — Roman chamomile, a perennial and German chamomile an annual. Chamomile tea helps with muscle aches, strains, arthritic pain, and menstrual cramps. Chamomile reduces… Read more: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
• Lemon balm
  Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis) A delicious lemony mint family plant. It has an uplifting and relaxing effect on the mood and body. It can aid and improve memory and attention span. It is aromatic cooling and mildly astringent. It can be useful in colds, flu and digestive upset. It is antiviral, used topically on… Read more: Lemon balm
• Lavender ( lavandula officinalis)
  This is perhaps one of my all time favorite herbs to grow, harvest, smell, and make products with. It’s a hardy perennial with a heady smell and the pollinators love it as well. Lavender is quite easy to grow in zones 5-8, however it does need a sunny , warm location with well drained soil.… Read more: Lavender ( lavandula officinalis)
• Herbal favorites!
  As the weather warms up and spring is headed this way I started thinking about the garden. I’m sure I’m not the only one excited to get out there and get my hands dirty! I have decided to do an herbal series in my blog. It’s what I’m most passionate about. Gardening, holistic health and… Read more: Herbal favorites!
• Crockpot apple cider
  It’s the season for all things spicy and warm. Apple cider is one of those things that elicits warm and fuzzy fall vibes. Store bought apple cider isn’t healthy with all the additives! So I decided to compile a delicious homemade alternative! This recipe is quick and simple. It’s a great way to use up… Read more: Crockpot apple cider

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