My Everyday Carry Knife

I don't know if I can embed the video I'll try. But here is pocket knife I use. Benchmade 550HG Griptillian Partially Serrated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf7TmgeM_R4

Oxymel

Kelli Armes, Herbalist

Supplies

Apple Cider Vinegar (or Herb infused ACV if you have that on hand)

Honey (raw)

Herbs  or Roots,   -Ginger Root and Cinnamon for this one

32 ounce Mason jar

Plastic lid

Directions:

In this one I will use Ginger Root as the example.  I have used pine needle, lemon balm just to name a few.  Whatever you do choose to use make sure it is not something you are allergic to or something that is really strong medicinally unless you are advanced enough to do that.  :D   Rosalee from learning herbs, does bee balm, I don’t have any of that though, but I bet it is nice!

Chop your Ginger root and let sit for 10 minutes (I do this with garlic and onion too). Add 1 stick of cinnamon to 32-ounce Mason jar. 

I filled the jar up about halfway full with the root, but you could do less, or maybe, more if you like.  (Remember from my previous post I don’t measure most of the time)

Fill the jar up with ACV about 2/3 of the way full.  (this can be more or less depending on your taste. Make a few different ways and see what you like).

Fill the rest of the jar with local raw honey. 

I DO NOT heat mine (but some people do heat on low to mix up the honey and vinegar).

Put on the plastic lid (always use plastic lids with vinegars) and label your creation.

Let sit for a few weeks and shake daily (if you don’t the honey will sit at the bottom).  Taste it here and there and when you like the taste strain it and enjoy.  I have strained mine in a few weeks or left the material in there longer (if the material starts to break down go ahead and strain it).

Uses:

You can drink a little each day if you like.  Take some when you have a cold or flu.  Or add other herbs to it deliver medicine.  You can cook with it, put it on your salad as dressing (with a little olive oil poured over it). Whatever you like have fun and just see what all you can do with it!

Smudge Spray

Kelli Armes, Herbalist

Supplies:

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) 

Filtered water

Cedarwood (same species Juniper) essential oil (optional if you are sensitive to scents)

Brandy or Vodka to preserve

Directions:

Ethically and thoughtfully harvest a small amount of Cedar limbs (very small amount is needed and only with permission of the tree).  If you do not have permission or do not do this in a respectful manner, your smudge will not be effective.

Place material in large pot with filtered water and simmer on low until water is reduced by half.

I like to say a prayer over the material during this time. 

Pour mixture into a large jar and preserve with same amount of brandy or vodka. 

Blow over the mixture 7 times.

A few drops of Cedarwood oil as you add your mixture to your spray bottle. (I use 2 drops per bottle depending on the size you don’t want it too strong)

Uses:

I use this when I cannot smudge (out in public, or if someone in the house is sensitive to smoke at that time).

Keep in a small bottle and spray yourself when/if needed.

Cleanse yourself

Cleanse your area

Cleanse your motel room, etc.

Many uses for this!  :D

If you would like to purchase please contact me.

Root Dagger

Joe Schilling made this great root dagger for me!  This thing goes through roots and dirt like it is butter! This is small enough to keep with you all the time and large enough to get the job done.  I dug up a large massive root of Elecampane in no time!    This was such a great investment!  I hope you will contact Joe today and ask him about his great products!   http://deer-runner-knife-works.blogspot.com/ http://deer-runner-knife-works.blogspot.com/