Autumn: How to Stay Balanced this Season
Lately, I’ve been reading some books on Feng Shui and Chinese Medicine, which both teach us how to harness energies to harmonize ourselves with our environments. During my studies, I have learned about the energetic practices to implement during each season so that we can be in better balance, both mentally and physically. In Chinese medicine, […]
Plums–Skincare Benefits + Recipe
Plums are at their peak in Southern Utah right now so I wanted to do a post highlighting them. Plum oil is up and coming as a skincare ingredient, due to containing omega fatty acids, such as Vitamins A & E, which help to hydrate, heal and refine the skin. Plum kernel oil is an ingredient […]
Strawberry & Rose Heart Pie
Around this time of year, I love to put the focus on roses. It isn’t the season for growing roses, but it is the time when I most use the roses that I have preserved from the summer’s harvest. In particular, I love to make rose water (or rose hydrosol) from dried rose buds and petals. Most often, […]
Flower Garden Salve
I have never been one to grow flowers purely for decorative purposes. I like to know that I can use whatever I grow in something, whether it be a skincare or culinary recipe. The three flowers I love to grow in Utah that are not only beautiful but can be used for other purposes are calendula, chamomile […]
Rose Petal Jam
I first learned about rose petal jam when I was ten years old. I got a book about edible flowers and saw a recipe for it, but I didn’t attempt to make it until years later. There are lots of rose petal jam recipes out there, but after going through all the recipes I’ve tried, I’ve found […]
Lilac Honey
Lilacs are known to be an edible flower, but are more well-known for their beauty and lovely fragrance. Lilacs bloom only once a year for a very short blooming period so if you want to make something with them, you should be prepared in advance of their bloom. In warmer states, like California, lilacs bloom generally around […]
Lavender Lemon Cake
In the spring, I like to use up any remaining dried herbs and flowers I have grown from the prior summer season. I tend to have a lot of leftover lavender so one way in which I use it is in culinary recipes. I have made lavender caramels, which are a fun little treat. However, one of […]
The Beautiful Life Cycle of Cotton
Close to one year ago, I planted some cotton seeds. I had gotten them out of some cotton balls that I had picked from a cotton farm while visiting my cousin in Tennessee many years back. I was doubtful that they would even grow in a pot in my home, but I wanted to give it a […]
Sea Salt Scrub
Those who know me know how much I love sea salt. I love to bathe with it, cook with it, and make scrubs with it. I love sea salt so much because of the benefits it can have on your skin. It has antibacterial properties that are pore cleansing. Also, the magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium in sea salt, […]
Finding the little things that bring you joy
Today, I was just thinking about the little things that bring me happiness and joy. Most who know me know how much I love flowers and the lovely vessels that hold them—vases. I’ve been building a collection of different styles of vases throughout the years and it’s just one of those simple, random things that brings me […]
Our Misha Jo Naturals Products + Mission
We have six USDA Organic products out at the moment and more are coming in the new year. We have two soothing and refreshing hydrosols, two nourishing balms, a hydrating cleanser and moisturizer, and a healing oil for face and body. Each product has been formulated by me with a lot of thought and sensitivity towards the […]
It’s Apple Season!
I’m so happy it’s finally Autumn. With Autumn comes apple season. yay! I’m such a huge fan of apples as they taste great and are so beneficial for the body. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is really a wise saying as apples are full of vitamins and nutrients that can help keep us healthy. Having a […]
Ayurveda & Seasonal Eating
I recently wrote an article on my yoga website regarding the Ayurvedic principles of eating in balance with the seasons. In accordance with Ayurveda, eating seasonal produce, including fruits and vegetables, can have positive impacts on your body, including your skin. The theory is that the fresher the produce, the easier it is on your body to […]
Growing A Medicinal Herb Garden Indoors
This summer was my first summer in the last few years where I have not had an outdoor garden. I have just been too busy with work to manage a garden this year. As I live primarily in Las Vegas, due to my attorney work, it is difficult to commute up to Utah every weekend […]
A Creative Space
Having a little creative space of your own is really important for everyone to incorporate into their lives in some way, shape or form. I have a few creative spaces, one being my studio where I make my products, but I have another little spot where I have tended to gather some herbs and flowers, mortars […]
Yoga Inversions & Their Benefits
For those who know me well, know how important yoga is to my life. By practicing yoga for so many years, I have truly gained a greater appreciation for my body and how practicing asanas, such as inversions, can improve my overall well-being. Not discussed as often, is how inversions can improve your skin complexion. […]
Skincare Benefits of Spending Time in the Sea
Spending time in salt water can have some amazing benefits for your skin. Such benefits include reducing inflammation, opening up your pores and fighting off bacteria on the skin. Salt water contains potassium, magnesium and calcium, which all are great minerals to help assist in skin healing and skin cell regeneration. What I enjoy most about spending […]
Pink Magnolias
I visited my dear cousin over the weekend in Tennessee and I was AMAZED at the beautiful pink magnolia blooms. There are a few Saucer Magnolia trees in a park in the town she lives in and I have never seen witnessed them before. They are definitively the most beautiful blooms I have seen. I […]
MJN Stickers are here =)
New Misha Jo Naturals stickers just came in so if you are interested in getting some just request how many you want in your next order and I’ll put some in your package. Thanks for your love and support! =)
Benefits of Yin Yoga
Of the years that I have been practicing yoga, the style that has seemed to resonate with me most is Yin. I’ve developed a deep appreciation for this practice due to the physical benefits I have seen stem from it. When I was first introduced to Yin, I remember thinking “How hard can stretching be?” Once I […]