JBHomemade Sugaring and Botanical Skin Care
Welcome to JBHomemade — where ancient herbal wisdom meets modern natural beauty. Rooted in the rich soil of Tennessee, our small-batch creations are made with love, homegrown herbs, and time-honored traditions. From sugaring paste for gentle, effective hair removal to botanical skin care crafted with wildflowers and intention, every product honors clean, holistic living.
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Herbal Skincare & Organic Sugaring, Straight From a Tennessee Homestead
Hi, I'm Jen — a Certified Master Herbalist and Naturopath, and the one-woman
force behind JBHomemade Sugaring & Skin Care. Everything here is
handmade in small batches on our 180-acre homestead: botanical skincare
crafted from herbs I grow or source from local Amish farms, and organic
sugaring paste made the old way, with just sugar, lemon, and water.
This blog holds 10+ years of tutorials, recipes, and behind-the-scenes
homestead life — some of it a little dusty these days, but the plant
wisdom in it still holds up. For the freshest updates, my full ingredient
glossary, and the current shop, head over to the main site.
"Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind"
“I think, in the times that we live in, it’s an important song, by itself, just by what it says” ~ Tim McGraw
It’s simple lyrics are exactly what we need to hear in a world filled with selfies, political finger-pointing, and the ever-present search for acceptance. Do we, as a society, understand the true meaning of these words? Or do we, as the song suggests in its lyrics, use them as a “pick-up line?” All of us, I believe, want to be humble and kind people. But hearing the song had me thinking about how often we offer platitudes to one another or on Facebook. We say things like, “I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time,” or “I will send good thoughts.” A few minutes later, we are thinking or saying things that are not so flattering about someone. We aren't being as considerate or kind as we perhaps should be. ~ Tracy Lynn
Tracy and Tim are spot on, aren't they? I used to consider Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd my "mantra" to my sons. I dedicated that song to each of them on the radio (and of course in their baby albums!) the day they were born. Now? Why is it so hard to pick just one? This song - this truth has absolutely touched my soul, expanded my own humbleness. I have always considered myself as a humble person. I strive, as a mother and a woman, to instill in my sons the same values. Both songs, Simple Man and Humble and Kind, describe just perfectly all that we can hope for our family, our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, parents, and friends. Doesn't it go back to that age-old "Golden Rule"?
"Humble." Merriam-Webster.com.
Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2016.
Definition of humble
adjective hum·ble \ˈhəm-bəl also chiefly Southern ˈəm-\
1: not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
2: not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people
3: given or said in a way that shows you do not think you are better than other people
4: showing that you do not think of yourself as better than other people
"Kind." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2016.
kind
adjective
Definition of kind
1 chiefly dialect : affectionate, loving
2 a: of a sympathetic or helpful nature
b: of a forbearing nature : gentle
c: arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance <a kind act>
3: of a kind to give pleasure or relief
Humble And Kind Tim McGraw Album: Damn Country Music
LYRICS VERIFIED BY Tim McGraw
HUMBLE AND KIND LYRICS
You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the keys under the mat
When childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference with sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
I love you ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
When it's hot, eat a root beer Popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
New Year's Resolution anyone?
What are your thoughts on this song?
What do you try to instill in your sons and daughters?
Give me a song that's touched your soul, your heart.
Even though we're supposed to get yet another ice/sleet/snow storm here in TN tomorrow night, I still feel the call of coming Springtime! I love digging in my garden, planting seeds and transplanting from the greenhouse!
Most people that know me know that I am OBSESSED with my garden come spring time. Feeling the itch to get that shovel in my hands y'all! I've got ideas in my head, new species of plants and seeds and I just can't wait to start seeing the beauty around me grow! So in the meantime, while I wait impatiently for the frost to melt, the snow to dissipate and the roots to take hold again in the abundant organic soil on my homestead, I decided that sharing some of the photos from years past would suffice. I shared with you some of the photos in a past post, this is I suppose the continuation...
✿✿✿Yes...lets continue, shall we? If you missed the previous post, view here.
There are so many pictures I would share with you regarding my gardens. I will post more, though I think this may be enough for now. I contribute much of my success with my garden to the amazing organic mushroom compost that we use. Coffee grinds are also a must. You know me and Pinterest...It's another lil obsession I believe I've compiled a list of all the gardening boards I have had the pleasure to be a part of on Pinterest.
My favorite part about spring is watching my desolate garden (remember, I'm in Tn...everything dies after fall until about mid-April when we start seeing green again) transform into the beauty my eyes love to behold. My yearly therapy. Most people that know me know that I am OBSESSED with my garden come spring time.
I figured I would share with you my gardens of years past. Hope you enjoy and pin your lil hearts away! Pin, share, whichever it is you feel like... Some of the photos will soon be available for purchase on my Etsy Shop as digital download screensavers. If you are interested in getting one of these printed on a beautiful matte semi-glossy print 5x7 or larger, let me know...contact me on any of my social media sites. Ok..ready? (Oh..and most people who know me also know I LOVE my camera and taking pictures. I might have to split this post into more than one
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You know me and Pinterest...It's another lil obsession I believe. I've compiled a list of all the gardening boards I have had the pleasure to be a part of on Pinterest. I'll be posting soon, so make sure you follow this blog so that you will get notified. The post will include some great tips on how to join group boards on Pinterest!
✿✿✿Yep...lets go ahead and say this was part 1! See Part 2 here: This year, I focused more on taking photos of the growing herbs in the flower box. I can't find any recipe that use dahlias for skincare lol. Don't forget to share it and Pin it!✿✿✿
