Fledglings (for kids) – Page 4 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes

This is such an easy project to do over a weekend or break with your kids. These cubes make great holiday gifts. Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes 2 cups of baking soda 1 cup of citric acid 1 cup of cornstarch Set aside Add to a food processor 1/4 cup of epsom salts or seaContinue reading “Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes”

Learning About Herbs through Crafts, Projects, and Recipes for All Kids

Lavender Lemon Oat Bars and other goodies are a great thing for kids to make. There are endless choices of herbs that can be added to baked goods. Ginger, basil, thyme, calendula, rose, etc. Elderberry Gummies– are one of my kid’s favorite things to make. They can’t decide if they are a treat or toContinue reading “Learning About Herbs through Crafts, Projects, and Recipes for All Kids”

Studying Herbal Medicine with Children Approaches for Preschoolers and Young Children.

A child is never too young to understand the potential and wonder of healing herbs. Any four year old can be taught how to identify plants and the common names. Just think how many animals a preschooler can recognize. There is a sense of mystery, magic, and independence that comes when a kid learns plantsContinue reading “Studying Herbal Medicine with Children Approaches for Preschoolers and Young Children.”

Making Healing Dolls From Herbs

I think the ability of plants to support health can come in many forms. Healing, Healing, Water Healing, Healing Teas Bidding Goodbye’ To the hurt in your eye. Farewell to the pain Hello gentle rain. Bring me healing ointment Bring me herbs to smell But mostly bring a gentle kiss To soothe and make meContinue reading “Making Healing Dolls From Herbs”

Hibiscus and Lemon “Play Dough”

My eldest is obsessed with slime. She has been making her own for over a year. In March I ordered her a quart each of clear glue and slime activator. It has become both chemistry and therapy for her. She can experiment with all kinds of ratios and ingredients to get various consistencies, colors andContinue reading “Hibiscus and Lemon “Play Dough””