My Favorite Homemade Potpourri Recipe for Fall + a Family Grocery Haul!


DIY Natural Potpourri + A Budget-Friendly Fall Grocery Haul

Hi Reader,

Fall has fully settled in here, and I’ve been soaking up every cozy moment — simmering pots on the stove, baking with fresh-ground flour, and prepping for the cooler months ahead.

On the blog this week, I shared one of my favorite simple natural recipes — a Homemade Natural Potpourri Recipe for Fall. It’s filled with warm spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise, plus eucalyptus leaves and dried orange slices for the most wonderful aroma. You can simmer it on the stove or package it up as a sweet DIY gift for neighbors, teachers, or friends this holiday season.

🍊 Read the recipe here: Natural Potpourri Recipe

And for those of you who love seeing what we’re stocking our pantry with… my October grocery haul video is now up! I combined my Costco, Azure Standard, and Save Mart trips this month, and I shared prices and totals on the screen so you can see exactly how I plan and budget for our family of seven.

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🛒 Watch the grocery haul here: October Grocery Haul

As we move into the holiday season, I’ll be sharing even more natural recipes and healthy homemade meals — from stovetop air fresheners and herbal remedies to cozy kitchen favorites. You’ll see these rolling out both on the blog and the YouTube channel, so feel free to follow along wherever you prefer to learn and be inspired.

Thank you for being here and walking this natural living journey with me. It’s always such a joy to share what’s working in our home and hear how you’re bringing these ideas to life in yours.

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With warmth and gratitude,

Serra Blaine RN, BSN & Natural Health Advocate
Pioneer Health Homestead
www.PioneerHealthHomestead.com and www.PioneerHealthMinistry.org

5923 Clark Rd Ste E, Paradise, CA 95969
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I am a homeschooling mom of 5 and a RN with a love for herbal medicine, birth and homesteading. I love to help others learn to live a more natural and old fashioned lifestyle while bridging the gap between holistic and modern medicine.

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