Spring 2015 tend

Tend Magazine ~ Spring 2015

I know it may not feel like spring quite yet, but it is so close! For some inspiration, the Spring issue of Tend Magazine is out. This issue focuses on reducing toxins in our home and environment, the 3 R's, using (and making the most of) what you have, cleansing your home and body inside and out, and greening your wardrobe. OH! And plenty of fun things to do with the littles in addition to patterns and recipes and great ideas.

One of my favorite things about working on Tend with such a great group of people is seeing what they come up with for each issue. A magazine is only as good as its writers, and everyone has (again) hit it out of the park. Seriously fantastic.

{from top left:: trio of custards from Evie, simmer pots, dandelion fritters (photo Kimberly Thompson), diy dryer sheets, fermented snacks (photo by Christopher Shockey), homemade deodorant (photo by Debbie Jamieson), herbal potpourri, crema catalana, and a vibrant dandelion smoothie (photo by Kimberly Thompson)}

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Kirsten shows you how you can make delicious fermented snacks from revived ferments you already have your fridge!

Kimberly has some amazing recipes using dandelions (dandelion mint chimichurri!!!) ! These dandelion recipes are delicious and healthy, giving that punch of flavor and vibrancy from the garden after a long winter. 

Debbie has an easy to make DIY homemade deodorant - without the chemicals of the store bought brands.

Evie has a trio of custards which just scream spring.

And I have contributed many recipes for DIY natural home cleaning products (room spray, diy dryer sheets, tub scrub, counter cleaner, carpet fresh and MORE),  cleaning and refreshing indoor air after a long winter, and using scraps to make liquid gold.

And that is just my section! This issue is 182 pages (more like a book!) of spring goodness and healthy home from many awesome contributors (like Heather, Debbie, Joanna, Laura, and even an interview with Teri!). We have new contributors and guest spots every issue, and so I look forward to the magazine as much as anyone! ;)

Tend Magazine is a digital magazine which you can download to your computer and/or device and read at your leisure, as well as refer back to whenever you want to try a recipe or pattern!

Click here to use code QALV21 for 20% off of the Spring 2015 issue of Tend - for one week only!

Tend now has a few Facebook groups so we can talk and share about things like crafting and gardening. We have even been swapping seeds in the garden group!







Tend is always looking for great recipes and projects! If you are interested in contributing to the Whole Food & Herbal Health section, email me {Denise} at [email protected].