Riverside Homestead

01/18/2026

My first blog post is up! I decided to write about my relationship with herbs and how I use them in my everyday life. Enjoy! 💚

https://riversidehomesteadmaine.com/journal/how-i-think-about-herbs/

01/18/2026

In testing out the blog, Jaz wrote the first post and it is officially on the website!

PS- my 17 year old daughter is an incredible writer. I love that everyone gets to experience her talent. I'm so proud of her!!! 💚 Read her post here:

Hi, I’m Jasmine — the one behind the screen, quietly shaping this space with love, patience, and a lot of late nights.

01/17/2026

It's been a hot minute since I posted, but life has been busy! Things have been moving along here on the homestead. My beautifully talented daughter Jaz has been working hard on getting my website active. Jaz has coded the entire site from scratch (the non-tech in me can't even wrap my head around all that work)! I am looking forward to adding blog content soon, so be sure to check it out!

Riverside Homestead was created from a love for slow living, healing growth, and handmade beauty. Here, every product is made with intention, and every word is written with honesty.

01/04/2026

I have officially started a flower puff afghan... Am I insane??? Maybe a little... 🤣

01/03/2026

Winter asks us to slow down, warm up, and nourish deeply. These herbs are like a cozy blanket for your body - supportive, grounding, and gently protective during the colder months:
✨ Elderberry
A winter classic. Traditionally used to support the immune system and overall wellness when bugs are going around.
✨ Echinacea
Great for seasonal immune support, especially when you feel “something coming on.”
✨ Ginger
Warming, comforting, and supportive for digestion and circulation. Perfect in teas on chilly mornings!
✨ Astragalus
An adaptogenic root used for long-term immune and vitality support (think slow and steady strength).
✨ Thyme
Not just for cooking! Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and seasonal wellness.
✨ Cinnamon, Clove & Star Anise
Warming spices that support circulation and digestion.

🌿 Winter wisdom reminder:
This isn’t the season for pushing harder. It’s the season for tending, warming, and supporting your body gently! 💚

Which herb do you already reach for during the colder months??

01/01/2026

January overwhelm is real! So much "new year, new me" energy! If everything feels like “too much,” try this instead:

➡️Choose one thing to tend this month.
Not fix. Not perfect. Just tend.
That’s enough, I promise 💚

01/01/2026

Happy January!

It's been a time of quiet reflection for me. As we step into a new season - the Year of the Horse - the energy shifts. Forward motion. Confidence. Purpose. Momentum. With that in mind, I’ll be taking a step back from posting on my personal page for a while to focus my energy and stay grounded in what matters most. This pause is intentional and aligned with my goals to build momentum with my nonprofit work, fitness classes, and the homestead.

This space is rooted in thoughtful creation, and meaningful connection - and I’ll continue sharing updates, offerings, and the work that reflects those values right here.

Sometimes growth doesn’t look loud. Sometimes it looks like clarity and choosing the direction that feels right. Thank you for being here and honoring every season of the journey - rest, release, and forward motion included. 💚

12/14/2025

Just put the finishing touches on another winter hat! 💚

12/08/2025

If you're short on time but need a quick treat for a Christmas party, these little "wreaths" take 5 minutes to put together! All you need is:

Cream horns
Green sprinkles
Holiday M&Ms

Slice up the cream horns, add sprinkles, and drop one red M&M towards the bottom center and DONE! Plate up and serve! 💚

12/07/2025

✨ Magnesium Spray: Rest, Relief & Real-Life Comfort ✨

When your body is carrying stress, tension, or that mystery ache you swear wasn’t there yesterday - this spray is your new go-to!

Made with magnesium and a soothing blend of copaiba, frankincense, spruce, lavender, and chamomile, it helps:
• Ease muscle soreness
• Calm stress in the body
• Support deeper relaxation
• Take the edge off those stubborn, tired spots

Use a few sprays on the area of discomfort (or on the bottoms of your feet before bed) and let the herbal magic do its thing. Rest meets relief - naturally, gently, and without fuss!

Handcrafted in small batches and available for purchase at Simply Blessed N' More Gift Shoppe in Camden 💚

12/06/2025

Bella is feelin' Grinchy this holiday season, too! 💚

12/05/2025

🌿 Soothing Skin Salve 🌿

A gentle remedy for tired, overworked winter skin. Infused in slow-steeped olive oil, this salve carries the full warmth of the herbals within:
💜 Lavender to calm inflamed, irritated skin
🌲 Frankincense to support repair and rejuvenation
✨ Vitamin E to protect and nourish
🐝 Beeswax to seal in moisture and create a natural barrier

It’s a simple, traditional blend - the kind our grandmothers would’ve kept on the shelf for everything from dry patches to minor scrapes.

Wildly soothing. Deeply restorative. Crafted by hand in small batches, right here on the homestead.

Tins can be purchased at Simply Blessed N' More Gift Shoppe for $12 each! 💚