author. aromatherapist. formulator. hemp expert.
Recently, while traveling, I picked up bed bugs at an Airbnb. It was a stressful trip, so I assumed that I had a rash after the first night. The next night things got worse, but again I was under extraordinary stress, so it didn’t dawn on me that it … [Continue reading]
Since everyone seems to be sharing DIY hand sanitizer recipes on social media, I need to throw in some facts on the subject from the perspective of a cosmetic formulator and aromatherapist. First, in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug … [Continue reading]
I don’t know exactly when it happened but one day, I realized that Holly Port had become one of the women who I just couldn’t live without. And now, suddenly, I must. She could laugh, and cry, and smile, and look you in the eye with the deepest love … [Continue reading]
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, A Little Handbook About Addiction and the Future of Recovery that could Include Cannabis, with my son Keegan. The Kindle version is available to preorder and the paperback will release November … [Continue reading]
For the holidays I always make a Agave Pumpkin Pie for my kids, but I've never liked Pumpkin Pie so I also make a Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake too. This recipe is the perfect alternative for your guests who don't like pumpkin pie, but enjoy a hint of … [Continue reading]
Recently I discovered that my 15 year old handwritten recipe book that I wrote for the restaurant I co-owned ages ago is starting to fade. Seems like a perfect time to share my favorite recipes from it before the recipes are lost. Truffle Pie was … [Continue reading]
Getting old isn’t for sissies. So I figure I might as well laugh about it—and maybe share a laugh with you. If you are squeamish, or if you are terribly opposed to possible TMI, you might want to stop reading here. I used to think that the … [Continue reading]
Lavender—if there was such a thing as having a plant spirit, lavender would be mine. I have always thrived in places that lavender thrives. When I trained as an aromatherapist my love for lavender was solidified. I remember being moved to tears as I … [Continue reading]
I always loved stories of overcomers when I was growing up. I read story upon story about survivors and overcomers. In real life I had the pleasure to observe a real-life overcomer in my Aunt Cathy. There was nothing quite as powerful as watching an … [Continue reading]
Here are some freebies with content that I've created over the years. Some things have slightly changes...like where is Periscope now when you read Social Media: Platform Building Blocks for Both the Savvy and the Shy. But the majority of the content … [Continue reading]
If you're like me, you have a weak spot for chocolate. Chocolate food, chocolate mask, chocolate everything! This recipe is so good you can't tell it does not contain sugar. It has a few extra steps but it is worth every additional moment it … [Continue reading]
