Notes from a Boho Momma By Amanda Barker
H
appy Winter Mommas and Papas! With Christmas fast approaching and so much pressure to “be ready.” I’m feeling a little rebellious this year. For one, I am not ready at all, not even close, and for two, I’m tired of it all. The working, spending, stressing, watching the kids open and open… still wanting more, finding a place for all the new things, seeing the bill (“this must be a mistake!”), and then paying the bill in January. Not this year though, since this time our family has decided to make or bake everything we give (and to my eldest son, I cannot make or bake you a Nintendo 3DS, so you can stop asking.) This idea is not revolutionary by any means, but it allows our family to savour the best parts of the holidays without succumbing to the ever increasing consumerism of the season that leaves a bad taste in my mouth every year. We will still be able to enjoy the anticipation
of presents (Santa is really into crafts this year), the smell of gingerbread, our Charlie Brown Christmas music, and the time together spent making and baking all of our gifts. We may even cultivate some new skills in the process! One of my homemade gifts will be a basket of interesting culinary items for a few of my foodie friends. This recipe is oh so simple and a nice addition to any meal. Try to find some unique glass jars at thrift or antique shops to make it a bake until the zest is dry (about 1 hour). beautiful addition to a counter top. Let cool and then feel free to add herbs or spices to the mix. I personally Lemon Gourmet Salt love lavender with lemon, or you could ~ Course sea salt add some cinnamon to an orange zest and salt blend…use your imagination! ~ lemons (or any other citrus fruit Amanda Barker is a herbalist, doula, Preheat your oven to 200 F and grate 2 CBE, and owner of Ovio Organico skin Tbsp of lemon zest for every cup of salt. care and Boho Birth. Blend the salt and zest together and then abarker54@gmail.com. pour the mixture onto a baking tray and
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