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The Warmth of Childhood Memories As a child born in the 60s, I grew up during the golden age of television commercials. Those colorful little moments became woven into the fabric of my childhood. Among them was Sugar Crisp cereal, featuring its cast of lovable characters: Sugar Bear, Linus the Lionhearted, and, of course, Granny Goodwitch. Somewhere along the way, my older cousin and I began calling our grandmother “Granny Goodwitch.” I honestly don’t remember how it started,

It’s Small Business Week this week, so I thought I’d do something a little different, a little more personal, and share why I started this business. Grandpa B is a Desert Storm veteran, and when he came home, he brought with him a host of health concerns. One of the most difficult was a severe chemical sensitivity that left him needing an inhaler. At the time, I was a 24 year old, stay-at-home mom with dial-up internet and more determination than knowledge, so I started resea

Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum verum , Cinnamomum cassia , Cinnamomum loureiroi ) Now cinnamon is one of those spices that feels like a hug before you even taste it. It comes from the inner bark of trees in the Cinnamomum family, carefully dried and rolled into those familiar curls we keep in our spice tins. For centuries it was traded like treasure — and once you smell it blooming in warm butter, you understand why. Most folks know two common types: Ceylon cinnamon ( Cinnamomum veru

Holy Basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) — Tulsi Now don’t let the name fool you, holy basil isn’t the same sweet basil we tuck into pasta sauce. This one is called tulsi, and she’s been cherished for generations, especially in India, where families often grow her in a clay pot near the doorway. Not just for cooking, but as a symbol of care, protection, and well-being in the home. She belongs to the mint family, but her personality is a little stronger. Crush a leaf between your fin

Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) Now let me tell you about basil, because this little green leaf has been keeping kitchens and hearts warm for generations. Basil, often called sweet basil, is part of the mint family. If you gently rub a leaf between your fingers, you’ll notice its soft sweetness with just a whisper of clove. It’s what makes pesto sing, gives caprese its brightness, and deepens the comfort of a tomato sauce until everyone in the house starts drifting toward the kitc