The Natural Mama Co.

The Natural Mama Co. Handcrafted herbal remedies made by a mama, for real life.

Elderberry syrup, loose-leaf herbal tea, tinctures & infused honey, always small batch, all organic ingredients, never additives, preservatives, or artificial sweeteners.

03/08/2026

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 herbs would you want to have with you?

Nothing like your kid waking up with a stye… on the same day as the daddy-daughter dance.So this morning I went straight...
03/07/2026

Nothing like your kid waking up with a stye… on the same day as the daddy-daughter dance.

So this morning I went straight to the herb jars and made a quick herbal eye compress to help bring the swelling down.

In this jar is:
• chamomile
• calendula
• green tea

These herbs are incredibly soothing and naturally anti-inflammatory, which is exactly what irritated eye tissue needs.

Here’s how it works:

A stye usually forms when a tiny oil gland along the eyelid gets blocked and inflamed. Warm compresses help open that gland so it can drain, while herbs like chamomile and calendula calm the irritated tissue and support the body’s natural healing process. Green tea adds tannins that help tighten swollen tissue and reduce puffiness.

Mamas, herbal medicine doesn’t always mean complicated formulas. Sometimes it’s just knowing which plants to reach for when something pops up.

Now we’re crossing our fingers that by dance time tonight that stye has gotten the memo and decided to chill. 😅

👉 If you want the exact herbal compress recipe I made this morning, comment STYE and I’ll make a post showing exactly how to make it.

It’s simple, soothing, and something every mom should know how to do when one of these pops up.

At this point I’m not even solving problems anymore.I’m just making more tea.😂
03/06/2026

At this point I’m not even solving problems anymore.
I’m just making more tea.😂

03/06/2026

The other night I thought my son was completely asleep.

Lights out.
Quiet room.
I was finally about to fall asleep too.

Then in the sweetest little whisper he wakes me up and says:

“Mom… can I ask you a question?”

Of course.

“What’s 60 + 7?”

Sir. It is bedtime. 😂🤦‍♀️


03/04/2026

Running a small business means making the products, packing orders, answering messages…

and feeding the algorithm…every, single, day.

So here you go Instagram.

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02/28/2026

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02/27/2026

Want to make Italian sodas at home without the neon syrup?

I got you mama!

Instead of buying a syrup full of “who knows what,” I make this cranberry orange one at home and it takes maybe 20 minutes.

CRANBERRY ORANGE SYRUP

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 whole orange, peeled + sliced
• 1 cup fresh cranberries

Throw it all in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer for about 15–20 minutes, until the cranberries pop and everything turns that deep ruby red.

Smash the berries a little.
Strain it.
Let it cool.
Store in a glass jar in the fridge.

It’ll last about 2–3 weeks… but in my house it disappears way before that.

Now the fun part.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SODA

• Ice
• 2–4 tablespoons syrup
• Sparkling water
• Optional splash of heavy cream

Pour syrup over ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Add cream if you want that creamy soda shop vibe.

It feels fancy.
It tastes legit.
And the fun color our kids love comes from actual fruit.

Save this for summer birthdays, sleepovers, or when your kids want something “fun” but you still want to feel good about what’s in it.



The hardest part about running an online business is that it doesn’t care if it’s mid-winter break, birthday week, or yo...
02/27/2026

The hardest part about running an online business is that it doesn’t care if it’s mid-winter break, birthday week, or you have a medical emergency.

If I don’t post here daily, everything slows down and it takes weeks to build the momentum back up. The algorithm does not care that we’re human.

Twelve.Still my baby.But definitely not a baby anymore.It’s beautiful.And it hurts a little.Happy 12th birthday to my gi...
02/27/2026

Twelve.

Still my baby.
But definitely not a baby anymore.

It’s beautiful.
And it hurts a little.

Happy 12th birthday to my girl. And to all the mamas watching their babies grow way too fast. ❤️

02/09/2026

Which ingredient immediately makes you put a product back on the shelf?
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Glyphosate isn’t usually listed on food labels, and that’s where a lot of confusion starts.So if you’re wondering “how w...
02/08/2026

Glyphosate isn’t usually listed on food labels,
and that’s where a lot of confusion starts.

So if you’re wondering “how would I even know if it’s in something I buy?”
Mamas I’m here to help you actually figure it out 👇

First, understand where glyphosate shows up most.
It’s commonly used on conventionally grown:
• oats
• wheat
• corn
• soy
• legumes

Especially crops that are sprayed right before harvest to dry them faster (called pre-harvest desiccation).

Next, check how a product is grown, not just how it’s marketed.
Words like “natural,” “made with whole grains,” or “plant-based” tell you nothing about herbicide use.

Instead:
• Look for organic certification (glyphosate is prohibited in organic farming)
• Google the brand name + “glyphosate testing” or “glyphosate residue”
• Pay attention to third-party testing, not just brand promises

If a company has tested for it, they usually say so.

Also important:
Glyphosate exposure isn’t about one food.
It’s about repeated, low-level exposure over time from everyday staples.

Save this for your next grocery run 🛒
Because label literacy is a skill, and it gets easier the more you practice.

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