Mountain Mama Health & Wellness

03/04/2026

The list for these is filling up fast!! Comment or send me a message to reserve your set and ensure delivery for Easter!

🌸 Mommy & Me Easter Collection 🌸

Last year, these sets went faster than I ever expected.
I had mamas messaging me after I sold out asking if I had just one more… and I didn’t. 🤍

So this year, we’re opening orders early.
These handmade Mommy & Me skirts are made for: Church mornings
Egg hunts in the yard
Spring photos

Barefoot twirls in the sunshine
Soft elastic waistbands.
Flowy, comfortable fit.

Beautiful, feminine, and made to actually move with you.

Easter fabrics are limited — once a pattern is gone, it’s gone.

But don’t worry… Mommy & Me skirts will continue through spring and summer in new prints and colors.

🌿🌸

If you love this floral, don’t wait.

Comment “EASTER” or message me to reserve your set 🤍

— Mountain Mama Health & Wellness

03/03/2026

Brighten up your day with these Lemon Sugar Cookies topped with Candied Flowers! Perfect for a sweet treat during the weekend or a lovely afternoon snack. You’ll love making these with family!

Full recipe in comments 💬

03/03/2026

Boost your immunity with homemade elderberry syrup! It's simple to make and perfect for chilly days. My family loves it, and I feel great knowing it's all-natural. Give it a try!

Full recipe in comments 💬

03/03/2026

Homemade Calming Lotion

There’s something powerful about knowing exactly what goes on your skin.
No mystery ingredients.
No fillers.
No chemicals you can’t pronounce.

Just simple, nourishing oils whipped together with intention.

This Homemade Calming Lotion is one of my favorite evening routines. Coconut oil and shea butter deeply moisturize, vitamin E supports skin health, and lavender + chamomile create that soft, grounding exhale we all need at the end of a long day.

I like to apply it to my wrists, neck, and temples before bed, especially during busy seasons when my nervous system needs a little extra support.
It’s simple.
It’s affordable.

And it reminds me that self-care doesn’t have to come from a store shelf.

If you make this, tell me what you think 🤍
And remember, always patch test first, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

½ cup coconut oil

¼ cup shea butter

¼ cup almond or jojoba oil

10–15 drops lavender essential oil

5 drops chamomile essential oil

1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

Instructions:

1. Melt coconut oil and shea butter together in a double boiler.

2. Stir in almond or jojoba oil.

3. Let the mixture cool slightly until warm but not hot.

4. Add essential oils and vitamin E oil.

5. Optional whipping: Use a hand mixer on medium speed and whip for 2–3 minutes until the lotion becomes light and fluffy.

6. Transfer to a clean jar and seal with a lid.

🧴 Shelf Life & Storage:

Room temperature: 2–3 months. Keep lotion in a cool, dark place and avoid direct sunlight or heat. Make sure jar is sealed tightly and avoid introducing moisture (e.g., use a clean spatula instead of fingers).

Refrigerated: 4–6 months. Lotion may firm up in the fridge but softens quickly when applied to skin. Still use a clean spatula to maintain hygiene.

🧴 Usage:
Apply to wrists, neck, temples, or use as a body moisturizer before bed for a calming effect.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Always do your research before introducing into your skincare routine, especially if you have sensitive skin, allergies, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

03/02/2026

🌾 Mountain Mama Health & Wellness

How to Make a Traditional Sourdough Starter

There’s something deeply grounding about making your own sourdough starter.
Just flour. Water. Time.
No commercial yeast.
No additives.

Just wild yeast and beneficial bacteria working exactly the way they were designed to.

This is how bread was made for generations — and once you understand the simple fermentation process, you’ll never look at store-bought bread the same again.
Here’s the complete Mountain Mama guide to building your own starter from scratch.

🥣 Ingredients
• 100% unbleached all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
• Filtered water (or boiled and cooled water)
(Whole wheat tends to start faster because it contains more natural yeast.)

🫙 Equipment
• Glass jar (wide-mouth works best)
• Wooden or silicone spoon
• Kitchen scale (recommended for accuracy)
• Cloth or loose lid (never airtight)

📅 Day-by-Day Instructions

Day 1 – Mix
Add: • 100g flour
• 100g water
Stir until smooth. Scrape down the sides.
Cover loosely and leave at room temperature (68–75°F).
You’ve officially started fermentation.

Day 2 – Observe
You may see bubbles.
You may not.
Both are normal.
Stir once or twice during the day. Keep loosely covered.
This stage is about letting natural microbes establish themselves.

Day 3 – First Feeding
You may notice a sour smell and small bubbles.
Discard half of the mixture.
Add: • 100g flour
• 100g water
Stir, cover loosely, and leave at room temp.
Discarding keeps acidity balanced and gives fresh food to the yeast.

Day 4–5 – Repeat
Each day:
• Discard half
• Feed 100g flour + 100g water
You should begin seeing stronger bubbling and some rise and fall activity.
It may smell fruity, tangy, or slightly sour — that’s healthy fermentation.

Day 6–7 – Ready
Your starter is ready when:
✔ It doubles in size within 4–6 hours of feeding
✔ It’s bubbly throughout
✔ It smells pleasantly tangy (not rotten or moldy)
Now it’s active and ready for baking.

🔬 Understanding the Fermentation
A sourdough starter contains:
• Wild yeast (for rise)
• Lactic acid bacteria (for flavor + digestibility)
This natural fermentation: • Breaks down gluten proteins
• Improves mineral absorption
• Creates deeper flavor
• Extends shelf life naturally
It’s slower — but that’s the point.

🧊 Storage & Maintenance
If baking often: • Keep at room temp and feed daily.
If baking weekly: • Store in refrigerator. • Feed once per week.

To freeze: • Dry thin layers on parchment. • Store flakes in airtight container. • Rehydrate with equal parts water + flour.

⚠️ Troubleshooting
Gray liquid on top?
→ That’s h***h (alcohol). Stir in or pour off and feed.
Smells very sharp?
→ It’s hungry. Feed it.
Mold (pink, orange, fuzzy black)?
→ Discard and restart.
Starter not rising by Day 7?
→ Keep feeding. Cooler kitchens slow fermentation.

🥖 Mountain Mama Tip
Name your starter.
It sounds silly — but when you treat it like a living culture instead of a recipe, you care for it differently.
And that’s when the magic really starts.
If this helped you, comment “STARTER” and I’ll send you my simple sourdough loaf recipe next 🤍

03/02/2026

🌿 Mountain Mama Health & Wellness

Plant Your Breakfast — Not Just a Garden

The easiest way to upgrade your mornings?

Stop buying plastic herb clamshells that wilt in the fridge.

Plant one intentional breakfast container by the back door — and step outside in your pajamas instead.

🥚 THE OMELET POT
Chives • Flat-leaf parsley • French tarragon
A deep container with rich, well-drained soil.
These herbs share similar water needs and thrive together.
Snip directly into your skillet before the eggs set.

🥑 THE AVOCADO TOAST PLANTER
Cherry tomato • Jalapeño • Seasonal cilantro
Use a wide, deep bowl with excellent drainage.
Grow cilantro in spring/fall (it bolts in heat), and let tomatoes + peppers shine through summer.
Everything you pile on top — grown steps from your kitchen.

🥤 THE SMOOTHIE BASKET
Strawberry • Mint (or lemon balm — not both unless very large)
Hanging baskets are perfect because mint family herbs spread aggressively.
Fresh handful → blender → instant upgrade.

🥞 THE PANCAKE HERB BOX
Lemon thyme • Edible violas • Lavender (very well-drained soil)
Lavender prefers drier soil than most herbs, so don’t overwater.
Best in a shallow box with sandy, well-draining mix.
Suddenly Sunday breakfast feels intentional.

🌯 THE BREAKFAST BURRITO TROUGH
Cilantro • Green onions • Serrano pepper
These thrive together in one medium trough.
The flavor base that turns scrambled eggs into something memorable.

🍅 THE BRUNCH POT
Roma tomato • Celery
(Horseradish grows best alone in its own deep container.)

A patio container that actually produces.
Fresh, practical, usable.

Why This Works
✔️ Reduces food waste
✔️ Cuts plastic packaging
✔️ Increases nutrient density
✔️ Encourages daily outdoor grounding
✔️ Makes real food easier than processed food
One container.
One morning.
Breakfast is planted.

— Mountain Mama Health & Wellness 🌿

03/02/2026

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03/01/2026

If you’re starting seeds this season, timing matters 🌱

One of the biggest mistakes new gardeners make is assuming nothing is happening underground. But every seed has its own rhythm.

Some sprout fast (beans in just a few days), while others like carrots take patience. And patience is part of homesteading.

Saving money. Growing your own food. Teaching your kids where food really comes from. Reconnecting to slower rhythms.

This is more than gardening, it’s building food security and confidence one seed at a time.

If you’re starting seeds this week, comment what you’re planting 👇

And if you’re new, don’t overthink it. Start small. Start simple. Just start.

— Mountain Mama Health & Wellness 🌿

02/28/2026

Refresh your day with this Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water! It's perfect for hot days and so easy to make. Trust me, my family loves it during summer picnics! Enjoy a sip of sunshine!

Full recipe in comments 💬

02/28/2026

Healthy meal prepping isn’t about being “perfect.”
It’s about being prepared.

I don’t prep because I have extra time.
I prep because I don’t.

When life gets busy (and it always does), having real food ready keeps me from grabbing whatever is fast, processed, or convenient. It keeps my energy steady. It keeps my mind clear. It keeps me consistent.

For me it looks like:
• Protein cooked and ready (chicken, turkey, eggs)
• Washed and chopped veggies
• A simple carb like rice or sweet potatoes
• Healthy snacks pre-portioned so I’m not grazing all day

Nothing fancy. Just intentional.

Healthy doesn’t have to mean complicated.
It means planning ahead so your future self doesn’t have to struggle.

Discipline isn’t restrictive, it’s freeing.
If you’ve been saying you “don’t have time” to eat better… this is your sign to make time once so you don’t have to make excuses all week.

Consistency > motivation. Every time. 🤍

02/28/2026

These No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites are perfect for a quick snack! Energizing and refreshing, they’re great for busy weekdays or a fun treat on weekends. Your family will love them!

Full recipe in comments 💬

02/27/2026

🌸 Mommy & Me Easter Collection 🌸

Last year, these sets went faster than I ever expected.
I had mamas messaging me after I sold out asking if I had just one more… and I didn’t. 🤍

So this year, we’re opening orders early.
These handmade Mommy & Me skirts are made for: Church mornings
Egg hunts in the yard
Spring photos

Barefoot twirls in the sunshine
Soft elastic waistbands.
Flowy, comfortable fit.

Beautiful, feminine, and made to actually move with you.

Easter fabrics are limited — once a pattern is gone, it’s gone.

But don’t worry… Mommy & Me skirts will continue through spring and summer in new prints and colors.

🌿🌸

If you love this floral, don’t wait.

Comment “EASTER” or message me to reserve your set 🤍

— Mountain Mama Health & Wellness