Mama B's Apothecary

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

"...We can sometimes find ourselves absent from our own lives. Our thoughts race ahead to tomorrow’s possibilities and worries, leaving the present – this beautiful gift from God – unopened and untouched. Yet, the Scripture, as found in Matthew’s Gospel, gently admonishes us: "Do not fret about the future, for this day is sufficient with its own endeavors."

This profound wisdom isn’t a call to passivity but an invitation to a life of intention. To release our grip on tomorrow's uncertainties is to embrace the fullness of today. With each sunrise, God extends a hand, offering us the chance to live abundantly, to savor each moment, and to find joy in the simplicity of now.

As we let go of our future anxieties, we make room for present blessings. Let us accept the Divine invitation to be truly present today. By surrendering our worries, we allow God’s peace to fill our hearts and guide our steps. Today, in this moment, let us respond to our name being called in the roll call of life with a resolute and joyful “present!”"
-quoted from the Bible for Women app

11/03/2025

🌿✨ Introducing Our Ultimate Cold Care Bundle! ✨🌿

This winter, don’t let colds get the best of you! Our specially curated Ultimate Cold Care Bundle has everything you need to feel your best for just $60!

The package includes:

🧴 Cough & Snot B-Gone Salve (apply to chest & back for easy breathing)
🌱 Thieving Mint Spray for refreshing relief with antibacterial & antiviral properties
🌿 Cold Care Roll-on that’s perfect for on-the-go wellness
🍯 Ginger Syrup to soothe your throat
🌼 Cold Care Tincture or Glycerite tailored to your preference
💋 A Chapstick to keep your lips hydrated

Trust Mama B's Apothecary to help you tackle those pesky colds naturally. 💚

👉 Grab yours today and stay healthy this season!

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📋 Disclaimer 📋
At Mama B's Apothecary, we want to remind our valued customers that none of the claims made regarding our products have been evaluated or tested by the FDA. We are not medical professionals, and the remedies shared here are based on what we use for our own family. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical advice or concerns. Your health and well-being are our top priority! 🌱💚

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Mama B's Apothecary! 👻🎃

This spooky season, let’s not just watch out for ghosts and goblins, but also for scary germs! To keep you and your loved ones feeling your best, we’re excited to offer our Cold Care Bundle!

For just $39, you’ll receive:

🧴 A 2 oz Cough & Snot B-Gone Salve
🌿 A Cold Care Roll-on
🍯 Plus, choose between a 2 oz Ginger Syrup or a 1 oz Cold Care Tincture

Don’t let colds haunt your fun this autumn! Treat yourself or a loved one to this comforting care package that fights off those nasty germs.

👉 Order now and stay healthy while you enjoy all the Halloween festivities! 🎉

**Limited quantity of Cold Care Tincture available

10/30/2025

Tincture Thursday!

I mixed up another batch of Cold Care Tincture the other day and realized I was low on several tinctures, so I mixed some up...

Ginger, lemonbalm, elderberry, yarrow & cayenne - definitely my least favorite to make, talk about a punch to the senses!! 🌶😆

I also have avocado seed tincture sitting, which is used topically for pain relief. I haven't used it yet, but Brian was having issues with his hand and said it really worked well. A few others that are ready to strain are corn silk & calendula.

10/29/2025

❄️Colder weather is here🍁

The garden's been frosted, I pulled all the green tomatoes & peppers the other day, think I'll try making my gram's green tomato relish recipe. Cooler weather means I'm spending more time indoors, which means more time for baked goodies!

Yesterday I made a loaf of sourdough bread, my first rhubarb custard pie & we carved pumpkins last night, so of course we had to roast some seeds! I also started dough for bagels and got them baked up this morning (these are SO easy! Comment BAGEL for the recipe).

Now to figure out what's for dinner 😆

10/29/2025

10/25/2025

Happy Saturday! Hope you're all having a great day! We've been organizing, putting away, de-cluttering the house. I've had a drawer of green peppers in my fridge for a few weeks. Earlier this week, I dehydrated jalapeños to grind into a shaker & thought I'd try dehydrating the green peppers for in soups and stews. Not sure how they'll work out, but figured it was better than them rotting in the fridge (there's only so many peppers my family will eat! 😆)

What's your favorite way to preserve peppers??

10/18/2025

🌿✨ Did You Know? The Power of Oxytocin Differs Between Men and Women! ✨🌿

This was something I just learned more about the other day... so let’s dive into the science behind oxytocin—the hormone often referred to as the 💗"love hormone."💗

👩‍🦰 **For Women:**
Women have a unique way of processing oxytocin that enhances emotional bonding and trust. Higher densities of oxytocin receptors in areas of the brain related to emotional responses mean they may feel more connected during moments of affection, especially with mothers bonding with their infants. This hormonal spike during breastfeeding, for instance, strengthens those precious early connections.

👨‍🦱 **For Men:**
Men’s brains also respond to oxytocin but slightly differently. While they experience bonding and attachment through oxytocin, the effects may manifest more through shared activities and companionship. Paternal interactions can lead to oxytocin release, enhancing nurturing behaviors with children and deepening emotional ties in romantic relationships.

🌱 Whether you're a mom, a dad, or just curious about how these dynamics play out in your relationships, understanding oxytocin can offer insight into how we connect with one another! 💚

10/16/2025

🍅 Tomatoes 🍅

What is your go-to way to use up the end of the season tomatoes?? Anything super simple is what I'm hoping for. I may can up some more stewed tomatoes. They were pretty easy and SOO good with homemade mac & cheese!
💡 I'm looking for ideas!!! I have a ton of green peppers & jalapeños too. Think I'm going to dehydrate some. I've tried freezing peppers, but they usually ended up tossed.

Who else's garden is hanging on? We've had at least one frost so far, fortunately my garden sirs close enough to the house that it didn't really take too much of a hit...

✨️What's your favorite ways to make your garden goodies last??