Mother’s Day Self-care Gift Basket

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Mother’s Day Gifting

Give mom the gift of self-care with these must-have items she is sure to love.

For Body:

  • Hand Cream
  • Body Butter
  • Sugar Scrub

For Bath:

  • Bath Bomb
  • Towel

For Ambience:

  • Room & Body Spray
  • Flowers

 

For Palate:

  • Macaroons

 

 

Find a basket, bin or gift box she’ll love that’s easy to reuse or keep for future goodies. Fill it with festive crinkle paper, elevate it with bows and pile it high with all the self-care gifts you’ve carefully selected just for her.

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Valentine’s Day Gifting

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Valentines Day treats and roses

Valentine’s Day Gift Basket

Make Valentine’s Day extra memorable when you treat your someone special to a DIY gift basket
filled with a variety of sweets, sips and florals that say, “I love you.”

Step 1: Select Your Bubbly

  • Ciaobella Proseco
  • Sparkle House Sparkling Rose
  • Culterra Red Blend

Step 2: Scoop Up Bulk Sweets

  • Yogurt pretzels
  • Assorted gummies
  • Chocolate marshmallow bites

Step 3: Browse the Bakery

  • Belgian chocolates
  • Chocolate dipped strawberries
  • Lemon raspberry cupcakes

Step 4: Gather Feel-Good Essentials

  • Pacha Soap Co. Jasmine Gardenia Bath Bomb
  • Aura Cacia essential oils
  • Weleda hair and body care

Step 5: Pick Fresh Florals

  • Dozen red roses
  • Dozen color roses

Step 6: Tie Together with a Ribbon and Bow

Store bulk sweets in small, individual bags and place all items in your gift box.
Wrap a beautiful ribbon around the box as a finishing touch.

Step 7: Close with a Greeting Card

Add a kind greeting card message to let your loved one know how much they mean to you.


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Build Your Own Nacho Bar!

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Cheer on your team your way this season with three different recipes for your nacho bar loaded with tasty toppings and unique combinations.
Whether you’re dishing up individual plates or setting the entire table, there’s something for everyone on the roster.

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheeseball

Loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños, this cheeseball is perfect to pair with chips, pretzels, crackers and so much more!

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Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Slow-Cooked Barbacoa Beef

There’s no better item to pile high on your nachos than barbacoa beef! Made in a slow-cooker, this barbacoa features chiles and traditional spices.

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slow cooked barbacoa beef

Queso

Ooey, gooey and oh-so-melty, this queso dip has all your favorites like cheddar jack cheese, green chiles and fresh red onion!

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Caramel Apple-y Ever After

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Autumn is the time for crisp, cool breezes, falling leaves and cozy, comforting fall foods. What better way to embrace fall’s a-peel than with an ooey, gooey caramel apple? Whole caramel apples can be messy and tough to eat, so try using skewered fruit slices instead. Crafted with crisp apples, wrapped caramels and goodies from our Bulk Department, they’re a perfect dessert for parties, family outings or just a fun afternoon snack. Follow our easy instructions for a sweet harvest treat that’ll leave you satisfied to the core.

 

Caramel apple board with bowls of toppings

Step 1: Prep Your Apples

Slice each apple into bite-size pieces and skewer. Blot any moisture off with a paper towel or cloth. This will help the caramel stick to the apple slices.

Step 2: Make a Rolling Station

Caramel sets quickly, so you’ll want to have everything ready and laid out in advance. For easy cleanup, set up your apple decorating station with lined muffin tins filled with each ingredient. You’ll also need a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, so you have a place to set your finished apple slices.

Step 3: Prepare the Caramel

Take a shortcut from time-consuming homemade caramel by using wrapped caramel candies from our Bulk Department. You’ll need about 35-40 caramels, unwrapped, to make a batch of five apples. Place the caramels in a small saucepan with 2 Tbsp of milk or water and heat on medium until melted.

Step 4: Dip ‘Em and Decorate

Dip the apple in the caramel and use a knife to spread it over both sides of the apple slice. Sprinkle on your favorite toppings, rotating the skewer to get both sides of the slice. Set completed apple slices on the parchment paper to dry.
Tip: For an extra sweet touch, melt your favorite chocolate in the microwave and use a spoon to drizzle a chocolatey swirl atop your cooled, treat-covered apple.

 


chocolate dipped apple slice with candy

Quick and Easy Apple Recipes

Peanut Butter Paradise

Caramel dip
Mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Peanuts
Crushed pretzels
Milk chocolate drizzle

 

Birthday Cake

Chocolate dip
Rainbow Sprinkles
Mini marshmallows
Fruity cereal

 

Gooey Coconut Cookie

Chocolate dip
Chocolate chips
Chocolate sandwich cookies, crumbled
Shredded coconut
Caramel drizzle

Summer Wellness Recipes

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Fuel your summer-thyme health goals!

Rock your best summer self with nutrient-packed supplements transformed into delicious recipes to help you feel your best. Whether you’re looking for a boost of energy and clarity from Four Sigmatic’s Think Coffee or a new way to promote relaxation with a Kava colada, we have just what you need to spruce up your summer.

Kava Colada

Kick back with kava! Kava is known for its ability to produce a calming effect and help reduce stress and relax muscles.* This bright recipe is perfect to ease the body and mind after a day full of adventure.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Ice
  • 4 oz. Organic pineapple juice
  • 4 oz. Organic coconut milk
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Kava liquid extract, about one full dropper

How to:

  • Add all ingredients to blender
  • Blend on high until well combined, pour into a glass and serve with a fresh pineapple wedge.

Iced Coffee Mint Julep Mocktail

This unique beverage is made with organic coffee beans that are combined with potent Lion’s Mane and Chaga mushrooms for productive focus and energy without the crash!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Four Sigmatic Think Coffee, brewed
  • 1 cup Ice
  • 4 Mint leaves
  • 1 oz. Simple syrup or maple syrup

How to:

  • Shake up coffee, ice and simple syrup, then add a sprig of mint (at least 4 leaves) to the glass and enjoy!
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Immune-boosting Salad Dressing

Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps … oh my! A scoop of Four Sigmatic’s Mushroom Blend is a simple way to add a boost of nutrients to any recipe. This tangy salad dressing has 10 mushroom varieties and is sure to be your salad’s new best friend.

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop Four Sigmatic Mushroom Blend
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil, plus the juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh herbs to taste, like basil and thyme.

How to:

  • Combine all ingredients into a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Pour atop any fresh summer salad for a bright, citrusy, immune-supporting pop!
Four Sigmatic Dressing Summer Salad

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic Recipes

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Add immune-boosting goodness to your menu!

Black elderberries are a nutrient powerhouse full of good-for-you vitamins and antioxidants, making them a must-have during the changing seasons. Gaia Herb’s new Black Elderberry Tonic is expertly crafted with organic raw honey, organic apple cider vinegar, organic black elderberries and organic acerola to support a healthy immune system.* One small teaspoon of this potent syrup contains more than three grams of black elderberries—that’s over 55 whole berries!

Since black elderberries are naturally sweet and sour, Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic makes a delightfully nutritious add-in for a variety of recipes so you can eat, drink and stay well all season long.

Black Elderberry Tonic Punch

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 5 (32 oz.) bottles Lemonade
  • 9 tablespoons (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon) Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup
  • 2 (20 oz.) bottles Sparkling water, plain or lime

  • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add lemonade, then stir in the Black Elderberry Syrup. Add sparkling water.

Black Elderberry Tonic Iced Tea

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 cup Green tea, brewed according to package directions and cooled
  • 1 tsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
  • Sparkling water (optional)
  • A few small sprigs of fresh herbs, such as basil or lemon balm
  • 1 Lemon wedge, for garnish

  • How to:

  • Pour cooled green tea over ice, then add Black Elderberry Tonic. Stir gently. Add sparkling water, if using.
  • Lightly rub herbs between hands until they are fragrant and slightly crushed, then add to the glass and stir gently to incorporate.
  • Add lemon wheel or wedge to the side of the glass or squeeze slightly and add directly to the beverage for more delightful lemon flavor.
Black Elderberry Tonic Ice Tea Mocktail

Black Elderberry Tonic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
  • 2 tsp. Fresh lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tsp. Mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1/2 sm. Garlic clove, minced or chopped very fine (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

  • How to:

  • Add olive oil, Black Elderberry Tonic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise (if using) to a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk if using a bowl or shake vigorously if using a jar, until ingredients come together and emulsify
  • Add lemon zest, garlic (if using), and salt and pepper to taste (at least a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper but adjust according to preference). Whisk or shake again to incorporate ingredients.
Black Elderberry Tonic Vinaigrette

Black Elderberry Tonic Roasted Strawberries

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 3 tsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

  • How to:

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F.
  • Put the strawberries into a baking dish. Sprinkle the Black Elderberry Tonic, vanilla, and pinch of salt over the strawberries and stir, making sure all berries are covered. Allow to soften/macerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After the strawberries have macerated, arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (15 minutes if using a convection oven).
  • Remove strawberries from the oven and allow to cool before serving. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days.
  • Serve over ice cream, oatmeal, toast with nut butter, yogurt, granola, pancakes, French toast, grilled fish, tofu, or used as a cake topping.
Black Elderberry Tonic Roasted Strawberries
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Herbal Wellness Coolers

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Refreshing coolers full of herbal goodness? Yes, please!

Sip on a refreshing beverage packed with powerful herbs to support your best summer self. Herb Pharm’s line of high-quality, potent herbal extracts are easily added to a variety of beverages, so you get all the benefits in each, delicious drink! From calming lavender to digestive support from turmeric, there’s something for everyone to try.

Fresh tip:

Add a few slices of farm-fresh fruit to each beverage to enhance the flavor, color and nutrients!

Turmeric Lemon Fizz

Turmeric is a plant originating from India with deep, dark orange roots. The roots hold its powerful properties like supporting liver and digestive function.* It has a warm, peppery flavor.

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
  • 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Turmeric liquid extract, about one full dropper

  • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the lemonade and mineral water, then add the Turmeric extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Ashwagandha Apricot Cooler

Ashwagandha is a powerful herb known for its natural relaxation properties. It’s slightly bitter in flavor, so pairing it with a sweet fruit like apricot provides balance.

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup Organic apricot nectar
  • 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Ashwagandha liquid extract, about one full dropper

  • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the apricot nectar and mineral water, then add the Ashwagandha extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
Ashwagandha Apricot Cooler

Blueberry Ginger Lime Soda

Ginger has a unique, spicy flavor and known for easing digestive issues.* Ginger and lime is the ultimate flavor combination for summer!

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup Organic blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract, about one full dropper
  • 1/2 Organic lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Organic sugar

  • How to:

  • Prepare the blueberry simple syrup. Combine the blueberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Strain and cool the syrup.
  • Fill a glass with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry simple syrup, lime juice and Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract.
Blueberry Ginger Lime Soda

Cucumber Holy Basil Spritzer

You’ll feel cool as a cucumber with this delightful combination of Holy Basil and fresh cucumber. Holy Basil is known to support a calm, focused energy and improve concentration.*

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 3 slices Organic cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Holy Basil liquid extract, about one full dropper

  • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the cucumber slices and mineral water, then add the Holy Basil extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
Cucumber Holy Basil Spritzer

Sparkling Lavender Lemonade

Lavender’s floral, aromatic flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart flavor of lemonade to create this tasty drink. Lavender extract has a variety of uses like promoting a calm mood and easing motion sickness or nervousness.*

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
  • 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Lavender liquid extract, about one full dropper

  • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the organic lemonade and mineral water, then add the Lavender extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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