Becky, when straining the petals you can use cheese cloth in a salad spinner, it makes it easier. I really love how talented you and your entire family are.
During Covid lockdowns last year, I taught myself some of these recipes. I made a salve with comfrey, plantain and calendula-infused oil and gave some away as gifts last Christmas. I currently have a jar of calendula in olive oil infusing in my cupboard.
Watching your videos seriously make me even more excited for my family's big move. We're moving from Southern California to South East Texas. We plan on buying an acre and building a home of our own eventually. But I want my own garden, chickens, a pig, and a couple goats. I've always loved the "country" life. I never fit in living and growing up in Los Angeles County must of my life. I was told I'm weird while growing up because I was always interested and wanted to learn all I could about how things "use to be done". Learning to knit, crochet, embroidery, and sewing. Watching my grandmother who was your stereotypical 50's wife, cook and clean. All while trying to learn all I could. The fact that someone around my age is succeeding and doing exactly what I'd like to do for myself and my family is just amazing to me. I no longer feel like the odd one out. I may not get to watch them as they become available, but I do watch your videos. So thank you so much for all of your videos! You give me so much inspiration and trust in myself that this is possible for me to do as well. Thank you! 💜
I am not a homesteader, and I do not have any experience with the animals you listed. An acre seems a bit small for the numerous animals that you listed and how close they will be to your future home. Please consider researching how much land is needed for each type and number of animal. Best wishes for your future home and dreams.
Hi Becky. Here early can't wait. You are the ONLY youtuber I have pressed the bell for. Ik I say it every time but it's true, I truly enjoy watching everything you do. I love your personality, your attitude and tremendous knowledge AND how you take the time to explain things. So thank you, very much appreciated 🙏 😊
Hi Becky! I love your videos! I'm inspired by your dedication to your homestead, and have learned so much from you! Would you mind doing a "gardening 101" video or a "things I wish I knew before I started gardening" video for some of us novices looking into picking up gardening? It's pretty overwhelming and I would love to hear you discuss your tricks, trades, and explaining what is and isn't necessary to be a successful gardener.
Thanks for listening and considering our ideas, and taking time to respond! Appreciate that you keep in touch with your community and can't wait to see all the new and amazing content you have in store for us!
What a beautiful gift to give. And the fact that you grew the flowers and know where they came from is extra special. Thanks to you and your sister Sarah for showing how to make it and sharing the recipe Becky.
I have used Calendula to make a salve to put on the bottom of my dogs paws in winter (Upper Michigan here). Never thought to find one to make for me. Thanks.
We're definitely trying this next fall, and growing calendulas in the spring. I've used calendula cream for years but never dreamed it was so easy to make my own. We use it on everything from insect bites/stings, rashes (including poison ivy), it works great to prevent pain at injection sites (immunizations for the kiddos, insulin injections, etc). Thank so much, Becky and Sarah!
@@cynthiafisher9907 I think it's weird that you think your opinion matters in the least to me. That said, my children are grown and my beliefs and knowledge have changed and broadened over decades of choosing to live more naturally and purposeful.
Can't wait Becky! I check in every single day hoping you'll have a new video every single day, as if you don't have anything else going on in your life or to do other than making videos to share...but a girl can dream, can't she?! Love your videos, family and your willingness to bring us along for the ride through your garden of life ~ ❤
Me too, i love the way you make your video’s. Watch every single one. Keep doing what you are doing. So real, just as it is. With successes and less successful experiences
When making gifts, ive learned to cost the materials (including packaging) and LABOR required then compare against comparable in the retail world and my gift giving budget. Calendula are pretty easy to grow and take a lot of abuse; they are happy when watered, prolific if deadheaded, and have a very long season. This is definitely on my list for potentials as long as I'm making enough quantity to use up the supplies and materials purchased. Best yet, it is something you could make for someone scent sensitive or for a male leaving it unscented or using a man's scent/ essential oil (without the flower pedal topping of course). Thank you for this great video.
Love this! Very similar to how I make mine! I use apricot seed oil and then I also add dried lavender in with the dried calendula. Works wonderful for diaper rashes!
We call this salve 'Ouchies Balm' at our house. The Grandies go to the fridge and pull the pot of balm out to rub into their 'Ouchies'. We keep the salve in the fridge as we live in the sub tropics of Australia and it gets quite hot here.
Very cool! One year my sister made us all a salve and put them into chapstick containers and then in an amber pot like you're using. The one in the chapstick container was great to have in our purse to take while we were out and about. They sure didn't last long because we had a really cold and dry winter that year (lots of chapped skin for sure). You're family and friends who receive these lovely gifts are in for a treat. I've never tried the calendula but it's on the list to plant for next year. Thank you both for the idea and recipes! Be well, stay safe and God bless! 😊🌻
First person I look forward to watching on RU-vid when I hop on. You live a very picture perfect version of how I want my life to be. I’m in nursing and want the little homestead with a big impact!
Did you consider printing out labels to add another touch of customization to the jars? Also it would let people know how old the product is because those of us who don’t have great memories would be able to reference the labels.
This is a must! Thank you for sharing. I’m a , RN retired now, yeah!! I bought a hand lotion that I loved that had that very flower in it. I thought it had to be the flower I loved. Long story short the company from France went out of business. I can’t believe no one has produced it. I could wash my hands 5-7 times and my hands felt as if I just put lotion on. Than you so much! Your hands and nails are beautiful. I’ve alway notice them, thanks again Becky.❤🇺🇸🌼
Thank you Becky and Sarah. I grew calendula all around my yard this summer and didn’t know what to do with it. Next year I will know to dry the flowers and not throw them out.
The reason I love your channel is you buy a lot of what you do in a store and show what you do with it for just 2 people. It helps. I'm not cooking 12 pll and I don't have a farm. But. You make me feel as though I can do all the things that I've always wanted to do! I also love that you are in the PNW. Really glad I found your channel!
I love love love your instructional videos. I used to make our soaps, lotions and salves. One of our family favorites was the soap and lotions I made with calendula. You have inspired me to get back into making them again along with some of your other ideas. I am trying to talk my husband into getting me a freeze dryer. I used to feel intimidated by the process of using one. (Not anymore) your videos on the freeze dryer are my favorite so far.
I've been making something similar for a few years now (mine has comfrey in it as well) and EVERYONE I gift a jar to just cant believe the healing properties of these salves. Fantastic work ladies!
I love this! I have been making my own calendula salve for the past 3 years and it has saved my skin since I moved to Florida where all the bugs are! I use this for bites, burns, stings, chub rub, and whatever else. My only problem is the smell. I don’t like the calendula smell so I use citronella to cover it up. I also started putting them in jars for home use and chapstick tubes for on the go! Love your videos and hope you’re doing well!
Oh Becky.. I watched this last year. Yesterday I got the seeds, now I have them planted.. 14 days to sprout 🌱. Then I'll be coming back to this video to learn more... How's young Master A doing.. lol growing like a weed I'm sure.
This is such a great idea! My mother gave me calendula flower seeds and I was looking up how to use them before I decide to plant them. And thanks to you, they made the cut! 😊
Becky, I love your videos and it is exciting to see you venture into herbalism. Pro tip: squeeeze your flowers in a potato ricer to extract more oil. Then if you want you can strain with a cheesecloth or coffee filter. There are a variety of ways to infuse oils. Typically it requires some form of gentle heat which is why often people recommend putting the jar on a sunny windowsill. "She is of the Woods" on youtube recommends using a cooler with a seed germinating pad for warmth (she is amazing, check her out). I am not that patient so I tend to infuse mine over 3-5 days in a crock pot on warm in a jar so it is almost like a double boiler. Be aware that different oils have specific shelf lives before they go rancid. I believe olive oil is a year. I would make smaller, more frequent batches. Essential oils can be used but they must be properly diluted (how much depends on the herb). Typically no more than 2%. Be cautious with "hot" oils like clove or cinnamon. Check the herb to make sure it is safe, especially for kids or pregnant women.
Great video! And how lovely that your sister and you could make this together ❤️ I make this salve myself, and one tip: use a big Pyrex bowl jug with a pouring spout. Then when the ingredients have melted, you don’t need to transfer into another pouring jug, so this equals less waste. Using a rubber spatula will let you scrape out the glass bowl perfectly.
My kids call it mommy's green medicine. I've been doing this for years so I'm always changing the recipe a little. Kids have some eczema and I was tired of hydrocortisone cream. This time around I added in lemon balm ( dehydrated) to the infusion and we love it.
I went through all the other comment's and it's all been said. I also can't wait, love your videos, your so fun to watch😁 I think this is the first time I set the reminder I don't want to miss a thing. See ya soon🙌
I use Fractionated coconut oil. U can find organic at costco or natural grocers. Been growing n using calendula salve for yrs. I grow other herbs to mix in also, like plantain, yarrow, comfrey.
It’s great for dogs feet paddings, I use it more in the winter months to protect those little feet from salt/sand slush on the roads. I use just the little tins with a see through cover. I make it every year, it’s awesome. Also- this recipes - substitute the cakendula for marigolds
When I started watching I thought of the talk at the HOA conference about products and how she used tallow for eczema. I love watching you make all the things. Wish I could make them with you. It’s so lovely that you have your sister to make with 💗💗
Hi Becky, I've done it before but really got inspired when I saw your sister taking the dried calandula with her in your last video with her. I've ordered eveything the same day. I'm just waiting for my infusion to be done.. another four weeks but still in time for christmas gifts. I use lanolin also and do a vegan version of it cause I do have some vegan friends. And if I have enough infusion I'll do lip balm, too. Have a wonderful rest of you day! Love from Germany, Ramona
You and your sister are so sweet together. I bet that salve smells awesome and would be so good on my dry patches. Great idea for Christmas presents! So much love, thought, and work went in to making it for your friends & family❣️👍🥰🎁
I will definitely be trying this next year, my skin is so sensitive there are only a handful of safe products out there for me.. why not make my own then!
I have always wanted to make this! You are a great teacher. I think I am going to make lip balm too with food grade peppermint essential oil. I have an autoimmune skin disease and I’m hoping this will help.
Hey there... new subscriber to your channel. I am really enjoying your videos and it's very nice to see a close knit family working together on some amazing things - and sharing that knowledge. Much appreciated. Blessings to you and yours.
I recently stumbled upon your channel and I have been enjoying your videos ever since. You do such a great job explaining the whys of what you're doing in your videos. You are a natural teacher. Thank you for sharing your life and knowledge with the rest of us.
I’d love to hear about what other things have been working for your eczema especially with winter coming! I have the worst eczema and I’d love to hear about your experience with it since not many creators are open about their eczema!
Well…I guess I’ll be dehydrating rose petals next year! Rose is perfect for aging skin, lol. This is a great recipe for many flower salves like rose, lavender, geranium, etc. SO expensive to buy and so many chemicals. Thanks!
I love when both you and Sarah do videos together. I'll have to grow some of the flowers next year to make this. Regarding the vanilla you made previously, where to you buy your vanilla beans?
Hello Becky! I am ordering my supplies to make this! I just love learning these new things from you. Can you link the large glass jars you use in your pantry for items such as flour etc. Thanks 😊 I wish I had a place so I could have a big garden like yours. It is also great meeting your sisters and you are very lucky to have such a great family!
So enjoyed this video. It’s off-topic, but wanted to mention how helpful I found your Fourth of July shopping and planning post. I hope you will consider doing one for Thanksgiving or Christmas as that would be super helpful!
