STROB Apothecary

02/07/2026

"I would fall happily. You?" 🍎
Join us February 14th for Reclaiming Lilith: Poetry, Perfume & Power with poet Kim Malinowski as she shares from her newly released collection, Lilith: Weaving Mountains into Canyons.
This isn't your typical Valentine's Day. This is a Galentine's celebration of feminine power, reclamation, and the choice to fall on your own terms.

An evening of:
✨ Poetry reading & book signing
🍷 Themed mocktails and snacks
🌹 Blend-your-own perfume oil station
💎 Crystal & poem cards to take home
🔥 Guided meditation & closing circle

February 14th | 6-8pm | $65
This event will sell out. Grab your ticket now.

🔗 Link to Events page in profile

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477

02/06/2026

Reclaim the Part of You That Was Called "Too Much"

Dear STRŌB Community

Next Saturday evening, February 14th, we're not doing the Valentine's Day thing.

💜 Reclaiming Lilith: Poetry, Perfume & Power 💜
Saturday, February 14th | 6-8pm
With Local Poet Kim Malinowski

While the world celebrates romantic love, we gather to reclaim something wilder and way more dangerous to the status quo: honoring the part of ourselves that refuses to bend.

Connecting through the ancient archetype of Lilith; who chose wilderness over submission, who was banished for saying "no," who was classified a demon because she would not diminish herself.

This Galentine's evening is about reclaiming power that was always yours.

🔥 This Isn't Passive. You'll Create, Listen & Reclaim. 🔥

What happens:

🌿 Guided grounding meditation to center into the evening's energy and drop into your body
📖 Poetry reading from Kim's new collection exploring Lilith as choice, wilderness, and refusal to be small; with book signing
🍸 Themed mocktails and hors d'oeuvres to toast your reclamation
🕯️ Blend-your-own perfume oil station with perfumer Olivia MacMillan as your guide; create a scent that embodies what you're calling back
✨ Choose a "Power Reclamation" name - what are you reclaiming? What did you leave in the wilderness that's ready to return?
💎Printed poem card & crystal take-home to carry this energy forward
🎤 Closing circle where we witness each other in this work

🌙 About Kim Malinowski 🌙
Kim is a local poet whose work explores feminine archetypes, power, and transformation. Her new collection doesn't paint Lilith as demon; it honors her as the embodiment of choice, wilderness, and refusal to be diminished.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

✨ Who This Is For ✨
❤️‍🩹This gathering is for anyone who's ever been called "too much."
💘For anyone who chose themselves and was punished for it.
❤️‍🔥For anyone who knows there's something wild in them that's been waiting to be remembered.
💓For anyone ready to stop apologizing for taking up space.
💞For sisterhood—the kind that says "I see your power and I'm not afraid of it."

No prior knowledge of archetypes required. Just bring curiosity, openness, and whatever part of yourself is ready to come home.

🎟️ Limited to 20 - Register by February 12th 🎟️
We're keeping this gathering intimate by design. 15 maximum. All persons looking to honor this feminine archetype energy are welcome.

Claim Your Spot → (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477)

💜 Why This Matters 💜
In a world that still punishes women for refusing to diminish themselves, gathering to honor the original "difficult woman" is radical work.

Lilith chose the wilderness. She walked away from paradise rather than submit. And in doing so, she became the archetype every woman who's ever said "no" carries in her bones.

Next Saturday evening, we're not celebrating Valentine's. We're celebrating refusal, wilderness, and the kind of feminine power that doesn't ask permission.
Are you ready to reclaim something?

Registration closes February 12th. Don't wait.
Register Now → (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477)

We'll see you in the circle,
Olivia, Kim & The STRŌB Apothecary Team 🌿✨

P.S. If you know someone who needs this—who's been called too much, too intense, too wild—please forward this invitation!

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02/04/2026

Saturday, February 14th, we're not doing Valentine's Day. We're doing something far more special.

💜 Reclaiming Lilith: Poetry, Perfume & Power 💜
Saturday, February 14th | 6-8pm
With Local Poet Kim Malinowski

Register Now --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477

While the world celebrates romantic love, we gather to reclaim something older, wilder, and more dangerous: the part of ourselves that refuses to bend.

Lilith is an ancient archetype who chose wilderness over submission, who was banished for saying "no," who became demon because she would not diminish herself.

This Galentine's evening isn't about flowers and chocolate. It's about reclaiming power that was always yours.

🔥 This Isn't Passive. You'll Create, Listen & Reclaim. 🔥

What happens:
🌿 Guided grounding meditation to center into the evening's energy and drop into your body
📖 Poetry reading from Kim's new collection exploring Lilith as choice, wilderness, and refusal to be small, with book signing!
🍸 Themed mocktails and hors d'oeuvres
🕯️ Blend-your-own perfume oil station with perfumer Olivia MacMillan as your guide, create a scent that embodies what you're calling back
✨ Choose a "Power Reclamation" name; what are you reclaiming? What did you leave in the wilderness that's ready to return?
💎 Take home a printed poem card & crystal to carry this energy forward
🎤 Closing circle where we witness each other in this work

🌙 About Kim Malinowski 🌙
Kim is a local poet whose work explores feminine archetypes, power, and transformation. Her new collection doesn't paint Lilith as demon; it honors the embodiment of choice, wilderness, and refusal to be diminished.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

✨ Who This Is For ✨
•This gathering is for anyone who's ever been called "too much."
•For anyone who chose themselves and was punished for it.
•For anyone who knows there's something wild in them that's been waiting to be remembered.
•For anyone ready to stop apologizing for taking up space.
•For sisterhood; the kind that says "I see your power and I'm not afraid of it."

Bring curiosity, openness, and whatever part of yourself is ready to come home.

🎟️ Limited to 20 - Register by February 12th 🎟️
We're keeping this gathering intimate by design. 20 feminine-aligned people maximum.

💜 Why This Matters 💜
In a world that still punishes women for refusing to diminish themselves, gathering to honor the original "difficult woman" is radical work.

Lilith chose the wilderness. She walked away rather than submit. And in doing so, she became the archetype every woman who's ever said "no" carries in her bones.

This Friday, we're not celebrating Valentine's. We're celebrating refusal, wilderness, and the kind of feminine power that doesn't ask permission.

Are you ready to reclaim something?

Registration closes February 12th. Don't wait.

P.S. If you know a woman who needs this—who's been called too much, too intense, too wild—forward this to her. Some invitations are meant to be shared.

Register Now --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477

02/03/2026

Dear STRŌB Community,

The shop is buzzing with new arrivals, construction is nearly complete, and so much of what's landing on our shelves exists because of you. Your survey responses are directly shaping what we carry; this community is living, breathing, and vibrant, and we're responding in kind.

🍵 Tea Restocks & New Fine Teas 🍵
Beloved blends back on shelves:

✨Crabby Gabby - Moon cycle support for ALL stages
✨Equanimi-tea - A tea for balance in turbulence.

NEW: Extra Fine Teas in Beautiful New Tins!

We're so excited to share these exceptional loose leaf teas in gorgeous new packaging:

🫖 Milk Oolong - Creamy, smooth, and utterly indulgent; buttery orchid
🫖 Jasmine Phoenix Pearls - Hand-rolled pearls that unfurl with each steep
🫖 Jasmine Silver Needle - Delicate white tea with whisper-soft jasmine

These are special sip experiences worthy of slowing down for.

📚 Expanded Books & Decks Selection 📚
Our books and divination deck collection has grown significant; all stemming directly from your survey responses. Whether you're looking for herbal wisdom, crystal guides, tarot decks, or spiritual exploration, we've expanded to meet what you've asked for.

Stop by and explore what's new (or online, all new products have been added to our website) we think you'll love what's been added.

🌊 Sea Moss Products 🌊
Back in stock: Sea moss drops
New flavors: Mango Pineapple and Dragon Fruit sea moss gels
New gummies: Sea moss elderberry & sea moss ashwagandha

Plus: Dried golden Irish sea moss for those who prefer to prepare their own

💧 New Liquid Formulas 💧
Targeted liquid herbal compounds now available:

✨Digestion support
✨Colon cleansing
✨Masculine circulatory support
✨Everyday vitality

🌿 Herbalist & Alchemist Tincture Expansion 🌿
Restocked favorites plus exciting new additions:

✨Thyroid Compound - Thyroid support and balance
✨Healthy Heart Compound - Cardiovascular wellness
✨Immune Balance Compound - Specifically formulated for autoimmune conditions

💜 February 14th: Reclaiming Lilith 💜
Poetry, Perfume & Power with Kim Malinowski | 6-8pm
We cannot wait for this Galentine's evening of poetry, perfume-making, and reclaiming feminine power. Poetry reading, book signing, blend-your-own perfume station, themed mocktails, crystal gift, and so much more.

Limited to 15 attendees.

🔨 Shop Updates 🔨
Construction is nearly finished! New shelving is going up and the space is expanding to accommodate all this growth. We appreciate your patience as we make room for everything this community deserves.

📋 Survey Still Open 📋
Everything mentioned above? A lot of it came from you telling us what you needed. We're still collecting responses and would love to hear yours.

Takes 5-10 minutes, and there's a $5 thank you gift waiting at the end.

This is what a community-responsive apothecary looks like; you tell us what you need, we do our best to make it happen. Please keep telling us. We're listening.

With gratitude,
The STRŌB Apothecary Team 🌿✨

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02/01/2026

Look how beautiful this fresh batch of Crabby Gabby turned out!!! 🌙✨ and yes, it’s back in stock!

This moon-cycle support tea was originally crafted by Olivia for her niece, has quickly become a customer favorite. Gentle lemon balm, soothing chamomile, a hint of sweet strawberry, and a handful of other herbal allies working together to ease cramps, calm irritability, and support you through those days when you just need a little extra care.

Grab yours before this batch is gone 💚

🔗 Link in profile to shop

01/31/2026

Tarot, Oracle, Pendulum and Rune readers will be joining our astrologer Kona today!!!

I asked spirit what I should know ahead of the day, and one of my favorite cards in tarot swiftly yet softly flew out of the deck. The three of cups represents community, celebrations, joy and emotional fulfillment- all things that are so desperately needed in times like these!

What a beautiful sign ahead of offering in person Oracle and pendulum readings today at STROB Apothecary. Stop by, get a reading and join me in celebrating the power of community from 1-4pm.

01/31/2026

Calling all readers! Here are all the deets for both of our book clubs meeting in February 📚✨

Cozy Bites Mystery Book Club
📅 Tuesday, February 4th @ 7pm
📖 Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien

Spice Rack Readers (our spicy romance book club)
📅 Tuesday, February 18th @ 7pm
📖 Hello, Single Dad by Kelsie Hoss

Both clubs meet at STROB, 2111 Baldwin Ave in Crofton. New readers always welcome!! Please RSVP and get ready to chat about books, sip tea, and hang with fellow book lovers.
See you there! 💚

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01/30/2026

Today is a nationwide general strike to protest ICE, and we want you to know: we’re here for whatever you need.

We are a healing space for our community, and after thoughtful discussion, we’ve decided to keep our doors open today.

💚 You’re welcome here whether you:

*Need herbs, teas, or remedies (bodies don’t wait for convenient timing)
*Want to sip tea and breathe deeply
*Need a space to meet up with friends and organize
*Just want to exist somewhere warm that sees you

You don’t have to shop to be here. We’ve got the heat on, several pots of tea ready, and yes; jumbo floor poofs for settling in.

The stress from everything happening right now is real. We’ve got nervine support for anxiety, immune herbs for exhaustion, and a community space that holds whatever you need today.

Use this space however it serves you.

In solidarity and with care 🌿

📍 STRŌB Apothecary, 2111 Baldwin Ave, Crofton MD

01/30/2026

Dear STRŌB Community,

Tomorrow is a nationwide general strike to protest ICE, and we know many of you are participating in the economic boycott and organizing efforts.

We are a healing space for our community and after much thought, discussion, and consideration, we've decided to be open tomorrow.

🫖 We're Here for Whatever You Need 🫖
The recent snow and ice got us really behind in many ways, so tomorrow we'll be catching up on work while keeping the doors open, heat on and several pots of tea ready and waiting.

Bodies don't wait for convenient timing. The stress from everything happening right now is real, and if you need herbs, remedies, teas, or tinctures; we're here. We're still your community herbal apothecary.

And if you're participating in the strike and boycott? You're still welcome here. Come say hi. Sip some tea. Breathe deeply. Meet up with friends to organize. Use this space however it serves you; you don't have to shop to be here.

We're a community spot, and tomorrow that means holding space for whatever our community needs. You do know we have jumbo floor poofs, right?

🌱 What's Available 🌱
We have exciting news about major restocks and new products that arrived this week... sea moss varieties, new wellness tinctures and formulas, expanded Herbalist & Alchemist offerings. Everything's on the shelves and ready when you need it.

This weekend:

🔮Saturday 1-4pm: Seeker Saturday with Miss Elizabeth Tarot and astrologer Kona Kito. RSVP's welcome so we know how much tea to make.

--> RSVP for Seeker Saturday (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-readings-more-on-seeker-saturdays-tickets-1977728866278)

🍎Lilith Event Early Bird ends Sunday: Our Galentine's poetry and perfume event on Feb 14th; early bird pricing expires this weekend.

--> Early Bird Tickets for Reclaiming Lilith (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-lilith-poetry-reading-perfume-crafting-and-empowerment-tickets-1980136801477)

💚 How We're Showing Up 💚
Tomorrow is about being present for our community however that looks. Whether you need nervine support for anxiety, immune herbs for exhaustion, a place to gather and organize, or just want to exist in a space that sees you; we're here.

The work of building a more just world requires all of us showing up in the ways we can.

In solidarity and with care,
The STRŌB Apothecary Team 🌿💜✨

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01/29/2026

Seeker Saturday is HAPPENING this Saturday! ✨
📅 Saturday, January 31st | 1-4pm
🔮 Walk-in tarot readings with Miss Elizabeth Tarot

The Fire Horse energy is coming in hot this spring; are you ready for it?

This is your moment to get clarity before the year really takes off. Whether you're navigating crossroads, seeking direction, or just need someone to hold space for where you are right now, Miss Elizabeth is here for you at the shop.

📍 STROB Apothecary, 2111 Baldwin Ave, Crofton MD

No appointment needed. Just show up and get the insight you've been looking for.
See you Saturday 💚

01/29/2026

Still digging out from the snowstorm? Another one might be coming this weekend?
Yeah, we 👀 you. ❄️You don't need to brave icy parking lots to get what you need. We've got you covered:

🚗 Curbside Pickup - Order online, we bring it to your car
🏠 Local Delivery - Live in 21114 or 20715? Request delivery in the notes field. We'll bring it to you
📦 Shipping - Free on orders over $75

Browse the full shop from your couch and let us handle the rest. Storm recovery essentials like warming chai teas, stress support tinctures, and Ease & Flow balm for those sore shoveling muscles are all just a click away.

Stay safe, stay warm, and let us come to you 💚
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01/28/2026

Dear STRŌB Community,

We hope you're staying warm and safe as we all dig out from this massive snowstorm. Parking lots are still a mess, roads are tricky, stuff is getting too icy and another storm might be heading our way this weekend, so let's make life easier.

You don't have to brave the roads to get what you need.

🛋️ Online Shopping Made Easy 🛋️
Browse our full shop from the comfort of your couch and choose what works for you:

🚗 Curbside Pickup - Order online, we'll bring it out to your car
🏠 Local Delivery - Live in 21114 or 20715? Ask about personal delivery in your order notes
📦 Shipping - Free shipping on orders over $75

☕ Storm Recovery Essentials ☕

Warming Chai Teas
Chase away the chill with our beloved chai blends—spicy, comforting, and exactly what cold bones need. From our Heart Warming Chai Spice for good neighbors with loving souls and weary hearts to our PRIDE-supporting Let Your Freak Flag Chai, we've got warmth in every cup.

Stress Support
Shoveling snow, worrying about the next storm, really tired of ICE, agitated about the world, cabin fever setting in? We've got teas and tinctures formulated specifically for nervous system support and stress relief. Your adrenals need care right now.

Ease & Flow Balm
Sore muscles from all that shoveling? Sciatica flaring up? Tension headaches? Our Ease & Flow balm brings relief to tired, achy bodies. This is the week for it.

🔮 Saturday: Seeker Saturday (Weather Permitting) | 1-4pm 🔮
If the weekend storm holds off, join us for walk-in readings with astrologer Kona Kito and Miss Elizabeth Tarot. We'll send updates if weather forces us to reschedule.

❄️ Potential Weekend Closure ❄️
Depending on when this weekend's storm hits, we may need to close for a few days. We'll keep you updated via email and social media. Online orders can still be placed anytime — we'll fulfill them as soon as it's safe to do so.

Stay warm, stay safe, and let us handle getting herbs and comfort to you while you focus on staying cozy.

We're here for you — even when the roads and parking lots aren't cooperating.

Warmly yours (and holding thoughts of spring),
The STRŌB Apothecary Team 🌿✨

Free shipping over $75 | Curbside pickup available | Local delivery in 21114 & 20715

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