I’m always on the look out for new ways to improve my health. With all the “wonder” products out there, it’s easy to get swept up in the empty promises companies make. Here is a tip from me to you that might just change your world. You most likely don’t need a fancy celebrity endorsed product, you might just need some lavender in your life. Seriously! I didn’t know how wonderful lavender was until our new vendor White Oak Lavender set up shop.
White Oak Lavender is quite a treat to have at Blue Moon Gift Shops. A family owned farm found themselves in high demand after planting a few lavender plants. What began as just a couple of plants and a few products for friends and family, soon turned into full-time jobs, 8,000 lavender plants, and selling out at the local farmer’s market in Harrisonburg, Virginia! This beautiful farm is located in the breathtaking Shenandoah Vally of Virginia. Did I mention all of the lavender is grown organically?! It is… this family is committed to growing lavender that is genuinely good for us.
White Oak Lavender, like many labors of love, began unexpectedly and has flourished beyond anyone’s imagination. After I took a look in the White Oak Lavender shop at Blue Moon it wasn’t hard to see why. With everything from creamy goat milk soap to lavender pepper, this family co-op has thought of everything. And boy, am I hooked!
The first addicting find is one of their most basic products, Lavender Oil. With specialized oil for meditation and massage, the benefits are numerous. They even have a soothing neck oil! I had no idea lavender could be used for so many different things. The scent is relaxing and often recommended to treat depression, anxiety, and headaches. Useful knowledge for when the stress of final exams start to take over my life!
Lavender oil can also help with pesky bug bites! I don’t know about you, but anything to help relieve the red, itchy mosquito bites that come with living in the grand ole south makes me quite happy. Just dab a drop or two on the area to help reduce itching, swelling, and redness. Who knew?!?
Another awesome recommendation comes from a few of the customers at Blue Moon. The Lavender Deep Muscle Jelly in White Oak Lavender is flying off the shelves! Why? Depends who you ask. One customer uses it to ease her arthritis pains, another uses it after the gym to help with sore muscles… and both raved about the jelly providing lasting relief! If this sounds too good to be true, come test it out in the White Oak Lavender shop at Blue Moon. From what I’ve heard, one use and you are hooked!
This last tip was completely new to me, but it is a savory piece of advice that makes dinner (and every other meal!) a little more delicious. Did you know lavender can be used in everyday cooking?! BONUS: It is super good for you… Lavender can help regulate digestion and minimize bloating! Plus, it is yummy! There are recipe cards and cookbooks available in Blue Moon for any beginners out there. I hear the Lemon Lavender Whipping Cream Scones are simply scrumptious!
Is there anything this herb doesn’t help with? Might as well throw on a cape, Miss Lavender. Looks like this herb is going to be in high demand! Welcome to the Blue Moon Family, White Oak Lavender!