Cedar Moon Wellness

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

No yard? No problem. A gutter strawberry setup is one of my favorite ways to grow a lot in a tiny footprint. 🍓🏡
A few beginner-friendly pointers:
🛠️ Add drainage holes every 6–8" so roots don’t sit in water
📏 Keep it slightly sloped so excess water can move out
🌿 Use potting mix (lightweight) and don’t pack it down too tight
💧 Watering is the main job here, especially in heat. A simple drip line makes this almost effortless
❄️ If winters are cold where you live, plan how you’ll protect or move plants when temps drop

03/08/2026

Maltodextrin is the WORST ingredient hiding in your food!

It’s a refined starchy carbohydrate made by artificially bonding a cluster of sugar molecules. It’s highly processed and typically used as a filler in a wide range of packaged and processed foods.

Manufacturers use maltodextrin as a sweetener without having to list it as sugar on nutrition labels, allowing them to claim that a food is sugar-free despite significantly impacting blood sugar levels.

03/08/2026

Hanging baskets can grow food, not just flowers! The secret is choosing smaller plants and keeping up with water. 🧺🌱
Easy success tips:
🧺 Bigger is better: aim for a 12–14" basket so roots don’t dry out in a day
💧 Check daily in warm weather (baskets dry fast in sun and wind)
🌿 Feed lightly: a slow-release fertilizer or half-strength liquid feed keeps growth steady
☀️ Match the sun: tomatoes/peppers want lots of sun; lettuce likes cooler, gentler light
Bonus: adding flowers like nasturtiums or marigolds brings pollinators right to your basket. 🌼🐝

03/08/2026

Omega-3s are some of the most nourishing fats in a real-food lifestyle.
They support the brain, eyes, heart, nervous system, cell membranes, and healthy inflammation balance. The best sources are fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, anchovies, oysters, and mussels. Chia, flax, h**p, and walnuts help too, but those mostly give ALA, which the body converts poorly into the more usable forms, EPA and DHA. A more holistic food-first target is usually fatty fish 2–3 times a week, or enough intake to support strong omega-3 status over time.

03/08/2026

Did you know the type of pot you use can make a big difference in how your plants grow? Choosing the wrong container can lead to poor growth, stressed roots, and wasted effort. The right pot helps control moisture, airflow, and root health.

Terracotta pots are porous, which means they allow soil to dry faster. They’re perfect for plants that hate soggy soil like rosemary, succulents, and lavender.

Plastic containers hold moisture longer, making them great for thirsty plants such as lettuce, peppers, and annual flowers.

Fabric grow bags allow excellent airflow and root pruning, which is ideal for tomatoes, potatoes, and root vegetables like carrots.

Glazed ceramic pots keep moisture in the soil longer, making them a great home for ferns, hostas, and tropical plants.

03/08/2026

Homemade butter is easier than you might think — and so good. 🧈

All you need is:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• Salt, optional
• Cold water for rinsing

Directions:
Pour cream into a mason jar, blender, food processor, or KitchenAid mixer. Mix or shake until it separates into butter and buttermilk. Drain off the buttermilk and save it for baking if you’d like. Rinse the butter in cold water and knead or press out the extra liquid. Add salt if desired, then shape and refrigerate.

Optional add-ins:
Sea salt, garlic, chives, honey, cinnamon, rosemary, dill, parsley, lemon zest, or black pepper.

Flavor ideas:
Honey butter, garlic herb butter, cinnamon butter, or rosemary butter.

There’s just something so satisfying about making your own the old-fashioned way. 💛

Recipe Card Style Version

Homemade Butter

Ingredients
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• Cold water for rinsing

Directions
1. Pour heavy cream into a mason jar, blender, food processor, or KitchenAid mixer.
2. Shake or mix until the cream separates into butter and buttermilk.
3. Drain off the buttermilk and save for baking if desired.
4. Rinse the butter in cold water.
5. Knead or press out the remaining liquid.
6. Add salt if using.
7. Shape and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Optional Add-Ins
• Sea salt
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Garlic
• Chives
• Parsley
• Dill
• Rosemary
• Lemon zest
• Black pepper

Flavor Combos
• Honey Butter
• Cinnamon Honey Butter
• Garlic Herb Butter
• Rosemary Sea Salt Butter

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Homemade butter is easier than you might think — and so good. 🧈

All you need is:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• Salt, optional
• Cold water for rinsing

Directions:
Pour cream into a mason jar, blender, food processor, or KitchenAid mixer. Mix or shake until it separates into butter and buttermilk. Drain off the buttermilk and save it for baking if you’d like. Rinse the butter in cold water and knead or press out the extra liquid. Add salt if desired, then shape and refrigerate.

Optional add-ins:
Sea salt, garlic, chives, honey, cinnamon, rosemary, dill, parsley, lemon zest, or black pepper.

Flavor ideas:
Honey butter, garlic herb butter, cinnamon butter, or rosemary butter.

There’s just something so satisfying about making your own the old-fashioned way. 💛

Recipe Card Style Version

Homemade Butter

Ingredients
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• Cold water for rinsing

Directions
1. Pour heavy cream into a mason jar, blender, food processor, or KitchenAid mixer.
2. Shake or mix until the cream separates into butter and buttermilk.
3. Drain off the buttermilk and save for baking if desired.
4. Rinse the butter in cold water.
5. Knead or press out the remaining liquid.
6. Add salt if using.
7. Shape and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Optional Add-Ins
• Sea salt
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Garlic
• Chives
• Parsley
• Dill
• Rosemary
• Lemon zest
• Black pepper

Flavor Combos
• Honey Butter
• Cinnamon Honey Butter
• Garlic Herb Butter
• Rosemary Sea Salt Butter