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Get Nerdy With Us As We Search For Herbs In Fiction: Recipes, Crafts & Discussion Below
Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter
While raising my little family, I often turned to our favorite herb for support during the winter season—the venerable elderberry, which was always kept close at hand. You may have encountered this herb in your reading as it is often mentioned as part of forest landscapes and even in relation to magic and fae. Yet this little black berry is well-used and beloved among herbalists. Happily, it is simple to craft into tasty teas and syrups that can be enjoyed during the winter months to help ease colds and flu.
Find recipes for your own crafting elderberry quest!
Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers
Many fictional worlds are built within the mystique of a beautiful or sometimes sinister forest. Often the forests are filled with trees towering providing shelter, peace, and resources to adventurers.
These magical crafted tree fairies are a whimsical, cute way to honor the noble tree and some of the useful, beautiful items that come from trees. They are also fun to make with kids while exploring all that trees have to offer us. Find tips below for making these with kiddos.
Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea
Delicious and beautiful, this herbal variation on shimmer from Arcane: League of Legends is like magic in a cup. And unlike the shimmer in the show, the recipe here for Arcane herbal shimmer is meant to be nourishing not toxic.