May 20, 2026
Confession Time…
I must confess. I am really feeling imposter syndrome in this health space. I am truly a novice, learning and absorbing information - I will never claim to be an expert - ever - as there is always more to learn.
Isn’t that fabulous? We ALWAYS have more to learn about everything!
I haven’t yet connected with someone that I can ask for advice in the health space. That is my fault…I’ve met enough people that are doing similar things to myself - but I lack the courage to reach out. Maybe they are interested in having support in this space as well. Community coming together to support each other.
I got to experience this last weekend in my sales role at the expo we worked on. hikeexpocolorado.com (shameless plug). I’ve been so soured on the retail buy more, buy more message. (I guess I have another confession, haha!) I met the most wonderful small business community that are working as married couples, best friends, individuals with incredible stories, and innovation. Big business didn’t exhibit, they attended as buyers. Which I think is truly exciting, and I hope this trend continues. The exhibitors who did attend really showed up for each other. We all worked as a team to introduce solutions to obstacles, support talks and presentations, and witness innovative people that created something to help individuals in their lives within this capitalist system that we live in. And they aren’t in it to get rich, they are incredible individuals there to be happy in their experience of this life - and share their art with you. I am privileged to have met these individuals and I am more than eager to reach out to them for advice.
So, what’s that lesson? Not everyone is out to get me, or they have an agenda to injure me in some way. And that I’m smart enough to be able to tell the difference. And if I’m not smart enough? I’ll send love to that lesson and integrate that lesson into my life experience.
What’s the lesson that I can apply to learning from and connecting with those that I’ve met on the health path I’m on? It’s ok to put yourself out there - a lot of people in this space are interested in supporting the community too. I just saw it in action (see above). MAKE FRIENDS!
So, circling back to my first confession - (It’s been a while…I haven’t written in a long time, I have a lot to talk about!) I am not approved by the FDA AT ALL - I can’t pay them enough money HAHA, more people are curriculum trained than I - what I offer you is my experience with the tinctures I’ve made and what they’ve done for my family. I open books, I research. I test everything on me first. I then put my husband through it, then my animals. Only then, do I offer it to my children - I give them the option. . I will not give them anything that I think would harm them. I’m not saying to throw your doctor to the curb AT ALL - that is not my business - I’ve never gone to, nor will go to medical school, I have no authority in that field of study. I have the utmost respect for them. Ask your doctor. I assume the answer you will receive is: it’s not tested, you could go overboard, the FDA doesn’t approve it, they could affect all the current medications you’re on - and on, and on, and on. But, that is what they were taught, and that is what they believe. And that is great for them. Your health is your responsibility.
I offer some support for what you may be experiencing if that is what you choose to do. I have my experience and how they’ve affected us. I’m happy to share my experience if you’re interested.
Indigenous people were able to keep themselves healthy. Plants were safe for them then - what would have changed since that time that plants are no longer healthy?
Thanks for reading this long one - with so many different trails on it, it took me a while to sit down and write. The human experience gets so busy. Am I right?
If you have questions, I’m always happy to chat.
I’m working on setting up some vendor opportunities - yup, I’ve procrastinated again. Imposter syndrome much or another lesson to learn (probably both)? Sigh…learning lessons, and sending love and forgiveness to myself. I’ll be somewhere, and post the location when I sign up.
I wish you so much joy - Happy Spring!!!
Best, Erin ❤️
12.6.25
Happy Holidays!
To those that picked up our card from the recent BMS Spirit of Christmas Fair, or anywhere else you’ve run into us:
I really appreciate those few who picked up our card, and those fewer who actually clicked through our site to find this post. I’m humbled that you’ve made it this far. And if you’ve purchased from us, THANK YOU! I truly wish each and every one of you the most joyful holiday that you’ve ever had. I know that everyone who is reading this letter has a hurt that needs healing. I hope that you find the healing you need this season YOU DESERVE IT. For yourself, your family, your friends - all of your friends that need healing this season - that you maybe haven’t truly reached out to for some time, with REAL care - from your heart to theirs. Please know, EVERYONE has struggles that are hidden, your neighbor, the driver that just cut you off - the person following too close to you, your parents, your children, your sibling, the CEO that can’t stop drinking, the janitor that has two kids and their spouse is unable to find a job - or has been sick, the ex that you hate, your boss, the secretary, the pastor, the priest, the nun, the rabbi, the imam, the thief, the prisoner, the prison guard, the cop, the politician, the nurse, your best friend, your enemy. Please treat each other kindly - EVERYONE STRUGGLES.
Thank you for your patience and interest in our little business - we’ll add and update things periodically as we also work other jobs - and figure this business thing out! 🙂
We wish you a most joyous holiday season as you embrace what it should really mean - Love for our common human, feeling the true spirit - not a corporate, commercial, need everything, buy everything appetite. But that is sadly what this world has turned to. Please be kind to each other - it’s a gift that keeps on giving! We can help each other in our community for everyone’s benefit - and you don’t need to post anything about it on social media - maybe you’ll be that shining light that someone else needed- and this is a secret good feeling that is just yours, and no one gets to share that good secret feeling with you - it’s just yours - it will make your heart grow one more size, and hopefully that person will show kindness to the next human, and so on - I hope you find that feeling - it’s the best gift.
Another best gift? Forgiveness. Of yourself. You deserve it.
The happiest of holidays to you!
Much love,
Jay and Erin ❤️❤️
Are we crazy?
It all begins with an idea.
I think most people who meet us believe we are crazy. But - to us, we’ve never felt more sane.
Jay and I have been in the corporate world. We drank - a lot. Like a lot, a lot. I was up to four bottles of wine by myself per night. I had no idea where my money was going. I was sick all the time - I was miserable and didn’t care if I died. I knew, underneath it all that was where I was headed. I was masking and hiding from myself.
I was in sales, a manager. My teammembers told me I was a pretty good manager. I adored my team - they are all amazing humans. I learned a lot about being a good manager versus a not great one. I was a great sales rep. I still am in sales to help keep our farm running and bills paid. Selling tinctures doesn’t pay our electric bill. I sell expo booths for a national hiking show if anyone is interested. www.hikeexpocolorado.com
I was lost - one day, there was a moment when Jay said he needed to stop drinking. That was my catalyst to examine where I was headed, and if I wanted to continue down the road of doom that I was on.
The answer was thankfully, that I wanted to live. And I discovered that I not only wanted to live - but that I wanted to be full of joy while doing it. For our children, for Jay, but mostly for me. Because I am worth it.
While we figured out who we were while not consuming alcohol, we looked around our property and realized that our home was our Heaven, and that she was meant to be a homestead. The transformation into Heaven began.
We’ll post more blogs in the future. This one’s pretty good as a start.
Erin