Third Time is a charm, so they say…

When I first opened this shop years ago, I opened it with a genuine desire to help. I had spent so much time learning about wellness and natural remedies and I wanted to share what I knew. But at the time, most people weren’t ready for the conversations I was trying to have.

Before my first child was born, I dove deeply into the world of health and wellness. I learned how complicated and corrupted parts of our healthcare industry can be. I learned how many everyday body products contain ingredients that do not belong on the human body. I learned how many medications focus on suppressing symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. Once I understood these things, I could not put it aside. I wanted to speak up and help people make better choices.

I was passionate and outspoken and very earnest. Some people did not quite know what to make of it. I was not trying to be extreme. I simply cared a lot and wanted to share what I had learned. Looking back, I can see that many people just were not ready to look in that direction yet.

Still, I started my little shop. I sold elderberry syrup locally. Then fire cider. Then herbal tea blends I made at my kitchen counter. Slowly, things began to grow.

Then I had my first child, and my priorities shifted. I stepped back to focus on raising her while working full time. When she got older, I reopened the shop. That time it grew faster than I expected. I found myself in local farm stands. Online orders came in from new faces. I began carrying products from other herbalists and makers whose work I believed in. It felt encouraging and steady.

Then life changed again. I had a second child, and not long after, I went through some difficult personal events that left me feeling lost and worn down. My shop went quiet once more while I tried to find my footing.

Then life changed again. I had a second child and went through some difficult personal events that took most of my energy. The shop went quiet once more while I focused on healing and rebuilding.

I am in a different place now. I feel more grounded and more clear. And I believe people are more open than ever to natural remedies, whole-body support, and honest wellness. Many are looking for simple ways to feel better, and I want to be part of that support system again.

So here is what reopening looks like this time. I will begin with pre-orders. This helps me balance my time, my family, and my capacity while avoiding waste. After that, I will slowly add products as I make them in small batches. When something sells out, it will be out until I am able to make more. I will also be stocking a handful of thoughtful goods from other herbalists and artisans I trust. Little by little, the shop will grow at a pace that feels realistic and sustainable.

Thank you for being here, whether you have followed this project for years or are just finding it now. I am grateful for every bit of support as this shop finds its way into a new season.

Kimberly