Made With Love Fire Cider and more

10/25/2026

🌿 **Sunday Thoughts & Elderberry Syrup** 🫐❤️

I'm spending my Sunday making a fresh batch of elderberry syrup! One thing I've learned as I've gotten older is that you can have all the money, possessions, and plans in the world, but none of it means much if you don't have your health. ❤️ We only get one body, so take care of it! Slow down when you need to, get your rest, eat good food, and make yourself a priority. Your health is something you should never take for granted. 💜

***r

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09/13/2026

🔥 **Today’s reminder: PLEASE CHECK YOUR FIRE ALARMS.** 🔥

Sometimes we get so busy with everyday life that we forget about the little things that can make such a HUGE difference. Please take a few minutes today to check your smoke detectors, change the batteries if needed, and make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if that alarm ever goes off.

A house fire can happen in minutes and change everything. ❤️

This hits especially close to home right now because my neighbor Kathy lost her home in a devastating house fire. Her home is essentially a total loss, and she did not have homeowners insurance. She has already been through a lot over the last few years, and now she is facing the unimaginable task of starting over.

So I've decided that **ALL of my proceeds from next week's farmers market will go directly to Kathy.** ❤️

I know my little business isn't going to replace a home, but if we all do a little, maybe we can help take some of the weight off her shoulders and remind her that she isn't alone.

If you'd like to help Kathy beyond the market, I'll also be sharing her GoFundMe in the comments. Every little bit truly matters. 🙏

And tonight… go check those fire alarms. ❤️
**It takes just a few minutes, and it could save a life.**

***r

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09/07/2026

🇺🇸 **Labor Day Monday… and I am TIRED.** 😴😂

You know what nobody tells you about having a “day off”?

Sometimes it’s just a day to catch up on everything you didn’t have time to do because you’ve been working! 😂

Between school, my babies (aka my plants), keeping up with life AND keeping Made With Love FireC***r & More going… this girl is ready for a nap. 🫠

So today I’m giving myself permission to **slow down, breathe, and rest a little.** ❤️

If you’re tired too, consider this your sign:
☑️ Drink some water
☑️ Take a deep breath
☑️ Put your feet up
☑️ Ignore the laundry for a little while
☑️ And maybe enjoy a spoonful of something homemade. 😉

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Here’s to all of us who work hard… and desperately need a day to recover from working hard. 😂❤️

***r

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09/04/2026

🌿 **Did You Know Thursday?** 🌿

Did you know that elderberries have been used in traditional wellness practices for generations? 🫐

One thing I always want to remind people of, though: **elderberries need to be properly cooked before consuming.** Raw elderberries can be toxic, so this is definitely one berry you don’t want to eat straight from the bush!

That’s one reason I take the extra time to carefully prepare my elderberry syrup. ❤️

And yes… **fresh batches are available!** If you need some, you don’t have to wait for the next market. Just reach out and I’ll get you taken care of.

👩‍🏫 **Teacher special:** Elderberry syrup is just $10 for teachers through the end of the year!

What’s something you learned about elderberries that surprised you?

***r

**Made with simple ingredients. Crafted by hand. Shared with love.** ❤️

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🫙 **Product Spotlight Tuesday!** 🫙

It's a **bottling day** around here! 🍯💜

Fresh elderberry syrup is being bottled today, and these little bottles are getting their final rinse and dry before they get filled with all that goodness!

I love this part of the process because it means **fresh syrup is almost ready to go!** ❤️

🍯 **Fresh elderberry syrup available!**

And don't forget my **Teacher Special** 👩‍🏫🍎
**Elderberry syrup is just $10 for teachers through the end of the year!**

Because if anyone is exposed to ALL the germs, it's teachers! 😂

Need a bottle? Send me a message and I'll get one set aside for you!

💬 **Question of the day:**
Do you like seeing the behind-the-scenes process of how your products are made? What should I show you next?

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09/01/2026

🌿 **Wellness Monday** 🌿

Well... it's Monday again! 😂🍎

School is officially in full swing, and I'm pretty sure teachers deserve a medal for surviving these first few weeks! 🏅🤣

When life gets busy, I try to remind myself that wellness doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's just about the little things we can consistently fit into our day.

💧 Drink some water.
🥗 Eat something nourishing.
😴 Get some rest.
🌿 Take a few minutes to breathe.
❤️ Give yourself a little grace.

And for me, **elderberry syrup is part of my daily routine.** 🍯💜 It's one small thing I enjoy keeping consistent even when everything else feels a little chaotic.

🍯 **And guess what?! I have FRESH elderberry syrup made right now!** 💜

You don't have to wait for the next farmers market—I have bottles available now!

🍎 **Teacher special:** Elderberry syrup is just **$10 for teachers through the end of the year!** ❤️

Because let's be honest... teachers are exposed to ALL the germs. 😂

I'm also taking orders for:
🍎 Fire C***r
🧄 Garlic Fermented in Honey

📩 **Message me if you'd like a bottle!** We'll arrange a pickup that works for you.

💬 **Question of the day:**
What's one little thing that helps you get through a busy week?

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08/30/2026

❤️ **Sunday Story** ❤️

Happy Sunday, friends! 🌿

This week has been another busy one between school, my students, and keeping up with **Made With Love FireC***r & More**.

Some weeks I'm really good at balancing everything... and other weeks I'm just doing my best to keep all the plates spinning! 😂

But even during the crazy weeks, I’m reminded how much I love what I do.

🍎 I love my students.
🌿 I love making my products.
🍯 I love sharing recipes and ideas with all of you.
❤️ And I especially love that these two very different parts of my life can coexist.

And because I know firsthand how many **germs teachers are exposed to all day long** 😂🍎, I wanted to do something special for my fellow educators.

🍯❤️ **TEACHER SPECIAL!** ❤️🍯

**Elderberry Syrup is just $10 for teachers through the end of the year!**

Because let's be honest... teachers have **more germs to fight than just about anyone!** 😂

This is my little way of saying **thank you** for everything you do for your students. ❤️

And remember, you don't have to wait for a farmers market to order. I'm still making:

🍯 Elderberry Syrup
🍎 Fire C***r
🧄 Garlic Fermented in Honey

Just send me a message and we'll arrange a pickup!

💬 **Sunday question:**
Teachers, what's the FIRST thing you do when you get home after a long day with your students? 😂👇

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08/29/2026

🍴 **Recipe Saturday!** 🍴

Today’s recipe comes from my beautiful friend **Elvira**, who went to culinary school—and I absolutely love this one because it's proof that **not every delicious meal has to be pretty!** 😂

Her words: *“It was not a pretty recipe. LOL. It was a use-what's-in-your-kitchen recipe.”*

And honestly... those are sometimes the BEST recipes! 🙌

🍣🥒 **Elvira's "Use What You Have" Tuna Rice Bowl** 🥑

**Tuna Salad:**
🐟 Tuna
🥄 Mayo
🌶️ Sriracha
🥢 Soy sauce
🌿 Sesame oil

**Cucumber Salad:**
🥒 Sliced cucumber
🥑 Avocado
🧂 Salt & pepper
🫚 Ginger paste
🍎 A splash of **Made With Love Fire C***r vinegar**

👉 Mix the cucumber salad ingredients together and pop it in the fridge for about **15 minutes**.

🍚 Warm up some already-cooked rice.

Then... **put it all together!** 🙌

Elvira said it would have been even better with seaweed wrappers, but she had run out. 😫

And that's exactly what I love about this recipe!

**Use what you have. Make it work. Don't overthink it.** ❤️

And adding some of my vinegar to that cucumber salad?! YES PLEASE! 😍

A huge thank you to Elvira for sharing her kitchen creation with me so I could share it with all of you!

💬 **Question of the day:**
What's your favorite "I have random stuff in the fridge, let's see what happens" meal? 😂

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08/28/2026

🌕🌑 **Did You Know Thursday — Full Moon Edition** 🌑🌕

Tonight is a pretty special night! ✨

We have a **Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse**, and it feels like the perfect reminder that everything has its own cycle.

Just like the moon moves through phases, life does too. 🌙

Sometimes we're in a season of growing.
Sometimes we're in a season of slowing down.
Sometimes we need to step back, rest, and reset.

And with school being SO busy lately, I'm definitely reminding myself of that! 😂🍎

Tonight, take a few minutes to step outside, look up, breathe deeply, and slow down.

✨ Release what you no longer need.
✨ Make space for what's next.
✨ Let go of what you can't control.
✨ Be grateful for how far you've come.

The moon doesn't rush its cycles—and **we don't have to rush ours either.** ❤️

And maybe tonight's little reminder is simply this: **take care of yourself.** Whether that's stepping outside, enjoying a cup of tea, taking your elderberry syrup, or just giving yourself permission to rest.

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💬 **Are you watching the eclipse tonight?**
Tell me where you'll be watching from! 🌕👇

***rAndMore