Which Incense for What Purpose? January 24, 2023 Did you know that aromas can affect cognition, mood, stress level and productivity? It's well documented in peer reviewed studies now, but humans have known this for a long time. We have...
What is Imbolc and Who is Brigid? January 19, 2023 Imbolc is The Beginning of the End… of Winter. Imbolc - like all sabbats on the Wheel of the Year - celebrates our terrestrial relationship to the sun, the element...
Seven Ways to Make The Holidays More Sustainable December 12, 2022 It probably doesn't come as a surprise to you that the holidays create a lot of extra waste. But it might surprise you to learn that it's estimated to be...
Long Live Green Friday! Donating 100% Friday & Saturday November 25, 2022 It’s that time of year again: First we get Thanksgiving, a holiday that centers gratitude. Then the following day, Black Friday kicks off a weekend of voracious consumerism that lines...
Why You Should Ditch the Liquid Dish Soap November 17, 2022 Did you know that liquid dish soap is a relatively new household staple? It wasn’t until the 1980s that it was mass-produced in the U.S. for domestic use. Before that,...
Nature Misses You - WTF Does That Mean? November 08, 2022 One of our favorite sayings is "Nature Misses You." It sounds pretty, but what does it really mean? There are those who would say Nature is better off without us....
Sea Witch Fairy Tales from the Merpod October 25, 2022 Our facebook group, the Merpod, is full of astounding creativity and talent! This month, we held a fairytale-writing giveaway challenge, and the submissions were so great, we had to share...
Wildfire & Smoke Safety Resources September 16, 2022 Up here in Bellingham we are experiencing a reprieve from the wildfire smoke, hoping these blue skies might even signal the end of smoke season for us. But, much of...
How to Celebrate Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox August 16, 2022 Soon the mornings will be chilly and wet. Soon the bees will tire, and the bucks will shed the velvet from their antlers. Soon, the apples will be ripe for...
Place Order, Plant Trees, Save Orcas! August 03, 2022 Founders Day Fundraiser Our founder and master crafter turned 34 on August 1st! In celebration, from August 1st - 7th, for each retail order we will plant 1 tree with...
Why Does Incense Give Me A Headache? July 26, 2022 Do you get headaches or migraines around incense smoke? Are there certain shops, even certain aisles you can't stand to walk through? You're not alone! And it turns out you're...
What Happened to the Canary in the Coal Mine? May 20, 2022 How did it even get down there? "The canary in the coal mine" is a familiar idiom used to characterize something as an early warning system for toxicity or danger....