I have to say, one of my favorite things about blogging is being able to support small businesses and share their amazing products with all of you witches. I know first hand what it is like to try and make a living off of your creations. Heck, I am trying to do it here, but my mother made a living most of my childhood selling her art, from clay witches or Santa gourds and a ton of things in between. One year her Santa gourds were even featured on Good Morning America and I remember how deeply moved my mother was that people who loved her work passed it on to the show. But selling artwork and hand-made goods is a fickle business and often unstable and as such my mother settled down and became an elementary art teacher. The world lost my mother's work as a result, and that's not something I want to happen to others. As such, when Nicolle, owner and creator of The Green Witch Co, messaged me on Instagram asking if I would be interested in reviewing her products, I happily agreed.
Nicolle offers a variety of handmade herbal support, salves, oils, and botanicals, including lip balm, aromatherapy fragrances, Thieves oil, chest rubs, and healing salves. She graciously sent me some rosemary lemon balm lip balm and Elpis blam, which is a balm inspired by the Greek spirit of hope. The Elpis balm contains citrus essential oils, including grapefruit (my favorite!) and lime, mixed in beeswax, shea butter, olive oil, calendula oil, and vitamin e oil. It smells absolutely heavenly and is designed to keep the blues away. It can be rubbed on your forehead, temples, or pulse points to offer you a magical uplift! I have been sitting with it next to my computer so I can easily use it should I be feeling down, anxious, frustrated, or just tired. This will definitely wake you up and get your blood pumping. The rosemary lemon balm lip balm is also absolutely fantastic! I've been using it every day to ward off chapped winter lips. It smells and feels amazing and leaves my lips feeling nice and soft.
Apart from her amazing product offerings, Nicolle is sure to include cautions and warnings on any products that could cause reactions or undesired effects. I sometimes see sellers promoting herbal remedies without any precautions mentioned, which can be very dangerous. Just because it's 'natural' doesn't mean it's safe. Furthermore, all of her products are very reasonably priced and she is willing to ship. The only downside is she is based out of the United Kingdom so shipping costs to the United States are high, but the products are well worth it! For those of you in the United Kingdom, however, you can avoid these high shipping costs. I highly encourage you all to check out what Nicolle has to offer. You won't be disappointed! Check out her shop, The Green Witch Co on Etsy or follow her lovely store on Instagram!
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It was all I could do not to tear up as you spoke with reverence and love not only your mother's journey as an artist, but for those of so many others who bravely embark on this path the world over. You are such a caring, awesome soul, dear Willow - and any business - be they big or small - that gets the opportunity to work with you is thoroughly fortunate.
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Aww thank you for your kind words Autumn. They mean so much to me. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful and safe Yule full of good food and warmth.
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