My Go-To Tonic for Cold + Flu Season Hi Reader, As the seasons shift, I always reach for remedies that warm the body and support the immune system. One of my absolute favorites? Fire cider. This classic herbal tonic is a powerhouse blend of apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, and other immune-supporting herbs and spices. It’s zesty, spicy, and deeply nourishing—perfect for sipping when you feel run down, or taking daily as a preventative. I’ve shared the full recipe here:...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Free Online Education We All Need! Hi friend, Have you ever wished you could sit at the kitchen table or walk the farm with some of the world’s top homesteading teachers? That’s exactly what you’ll get at the Traditional Skills Summit. This free online event features: Joel Salatin (regenerative farming) Melissa K. Norris (gardening & extending your season) Carolyn Thomas (food preservation) Justin Rhodes (raising meat chickens) Sally Fallon Morell (nourishing traditional foods) And so many...
3 days ago • 1 min read
The Most Seasonal Way to Make Elderberry Syrup Hi Reader, There’s something so special about making remedies right from the fresh harvest. If you’re fortunate enough to have elderberries growing nearby—or you can snag some fresh ones from a market—this recipe will guide you through adapting syrup for fresh elderberries. 👉 Find the recipe here: How to Make Elderberry Syrup from Fresh Elderberries Fresh berries bring a different depth of flavor and a connection to the season that’s worth...
4 days ago • 1 min read
How to Make Elderberry Syrup Without Honey Hi Reader, Sometimes we run into a snag—what if you’re out of honey, or maybe you’d like an elderberry syrup that’s safe for babies under one year old? That’s where this recipe comes in handy! I’ve shared a simple version of elderberry syrup without honey. It still packs the same immune-supporting benefits, but uses alternatives that make it versatile and family-friendly. 👉 Read the recipe here: Elderberry Syrup Recipe Without Honey I’ve made this...
5 days ago • 1 min read
The Classic Recipe & Free Ebook Hi Reader, Elderberry season is here, and this is the simple, nourishing syrup I keep on hand for my family as we move into cooler months. It’s empowering to make your own remedies—you know exactly what’s in them, and you can tailor them to your family’s needs. Here are three ways to get started today: Free ebook (classic recipe) This is my tried-and-true elderberry syrup—easy, affordable, and delicious. Along with many other of my favorite herbal recipes →...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Extend Your Garden & Calm the Chaos: New Tips Inside! Hi Reader, I hope this finds you nestled in a moment of calm today. I’m excited to share three new pieces of inspiration that I know will brighten your late-summer homestead routines—whether you’re getting your hands in the soil or gently navigating the rhythm of everyday life. Simple Late-Summer Planting Guide: 25 Vegetables for a Fall Harvest In my latest blog post, I walk you through how to give your garden a beautiful “second chance”...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Free Online Education We All Need! Hi friend, I’m so excited to share something with you that lines up perfectly with everything we love about natural living and self-reliance. The Traditional Skills Summit is happening online September 22–26, and it’s completely free to attend. This Summit brings together 25+ experts teaching skills like: Growing your own food Raising chickens and cows Preserving the harvest Cooking with traditional methods like sourdough and bone broth It’s all about taking...
10 days ago • 1 min read
We’re saying goodbye to some products 💛 (50% off while supplies last) Hi Reader, I have some bittersweet news to share with you. As Pioneer Health continues to grow, I feel called to focus more of my time on teaching and encouraging through the blog and YouTube channel – sharing recipes, remedies, and homestead inspiration. To make space for this new season, I’ll be discontinuing most of my handmade items. This includes many of the salves, lotions, tinctures, and bath salts you’ve come to...
25 days ago • 1 min read
FLASH SALE + Our Latest #EveryBitCountsChallenge Video Hi Reader, Just a quick note to share two exciting things I think you’ll love: A MASSIVE Flash Sale on Natural Products 🌿 One of my favorite natural wellness brands is offering 20% OFF all regularly priced items now through August 7th! If you’ve been wanting to stock your remedy cabinet, try a new tincture, or grab clean skincare — this is a great time to do it. Use code ORGANIC20 at checkout. 🛒 Shop here through my affiliate link:...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read