Becca's Bottles and Balms

05/30/2026

Tonight begins the three night cycle of The Blue Moon in Sagittarius. This Blue Moon invites us to look beyond our current horizons and ask, “What if there’s more?” Sagittarius is a sign of adventure, wisdom, exploration, and truth-seeking. When paired with the rare energy of a Blue Moon, this cycle encourages bold dreaming, expanding your perspective, and releasing beliefs that have kept you playing small.

This is a powerful time to reflect on the stories you tell yourself about what is possible. Where have you outgrown old limitations? What goals, adventures, or learning opportunities are calling your name? Sagittarius reminds us that growth often begins with curiosity and the willingness to take the first step into the unknown.

🏹 Themes of this Moon:
🌕 Expansion and growth
🧳 Travel, adventure, and exploration
📖 Higher learning and spiritual wisdom
🪞 Honest self-reflection
🚫Releasing limiting beliefs
🧑🏽‍🩰Taking a leap of faith

The Blue Moon reminds us that rare opportunities sometimes appear when we least expect them. Sagittarius asks us to meet them with courage, optimism, and an open heart.

🕯️ Simple Blue Moon Ritual:
Write down one belief, fear, or doubt that has been holding you back. Safely burn or tear the paper, then write a new affirmation that reflects the future you’re ready to create. Place it somewhere you’ll see it often as a reminder that your path is wider than you think.

05/19/2026

Monday, March 18

05/11/2026

Photos from around the homestead.

04/15/2026

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04/10/2026

Sanctuary Summit, we are headed your way in 6 days!!

04/09/2026

My friends at The Quirky Lotus Shoppe and Wellness Center have been nominated for The Best in South Carolina!
Go vote for them-details in the OP. If you’re in or near the Upstate of South Carolina, you should drop in and see why they are nominated.

Coming to you caffeinated and coping -Becca ☕️

✨ Well well well… look who got nominated ✨
The Quirky Lotus is officially up for Best of South Carolina in Specialty Services Retailer 💫🌿

This little shoppe is so much more than a storefront… it’s where magic gets a little louder, healing gets a little deeper, and community shows up exactly when you need it. 🔮
If you’ve ever wandered in “just to look” and left with a full bag and a smile… yeah, you get it 😌
We’d love your vote and your support as we keep growing this beautifully weird, wild, and intentional space 💛

To vote, click the link below, scroll down to "specialty service retailers" and then submit your vote! You can vote once a day, every day, between now and May 31st... day!

✨ https://guidetosouthcarolina.com/best-of/vote/shopping ✨

Come for the vibes, stay for the magic… and maybe cast a vote while you’re at it 😉

09/10/2025

When I say crafted with intention, what I mean is,

I sit with everything I craft. I speak to the herbs and plants in the Spring as they emerge from their slumber, tender words of hope and growth. Followed by awe and gratitude at harvest. Words of becoming, of transformation as they are prepared for their intended use… balm, oil, tincture or tea. Consciously blending ingredients, some clockwise and others counter, with spoons I have gathered over time for moments just like this.

I clean and cleanse each bottle, jar, bag and tin.

I spoon, strain, pour and seal, as called for, with a smile on my face, the kind that reflects in the eyes and heart, at what Earth and I created together.

After a hiatus, I am back to crafting. I can’t wait to show you what we’ve created.

Keep an eye out for updates!

03/22/2024

The remaining Purple dead nettle that I foraged on Ostara has been dried and is now ready to be made into teas. 🫖PDN contains antihistamine properties which is awesome for helping with seasonal allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing. * It is especially helpful when combined with a teaspoon (or more—you do you) of local honey. 🍯

Keep an eye out for tea blends to hit the store soon!

* this statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

03/20/2024

Blessed Ostara.

Today I foraged for purple dead nettle--I didn't have to go far as it is plentiful in my yard. I always wait until I see other flowers in bloom since PDN is the first on scene and is super important for our bees--maybe more so than the dandelion.

Purple dead nettle is a member of the mint family, and the entire plant is edible. But it tastes nothing like mint. It has more of an earthy, peppery, grassy taste. Like most dark leafy greens, it is high in iron, fiber and Vitamins C and A. It can be used fresh in salads and teas--it can also be dried for use in teas. *

In my opinion, purple dead nettle's best use is medicinal.
The fresh leaves can be applied as a poultice on wounds. The leaves can also be chewed and applied to bee stings and bug bites.
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties. ** It can also be used to make tincture, infusions and salves--which is what I did today.

I snip the purple dead nettle, turn them upside down and shake to remove dirt and any little buggies that might be hidden in the leaves. I do this for each clipping. I bring them inside and inspect them for damaged leaves or disease. Once they pass muster, I give them a cleansing bath and a pat dry. Then off to the cutting board they go to get minced accordingly--some for tincture and some for infused oil, that I will later use to make salve. I prepare the remaining ingredients and place them into a jar along with the PDN and shake well. The jars will be stored in a cool dark cupboard until ready.

Becca's Bottles and Balms is under construction and rebranding. Keep an eye out for announcements and specials coming soon!

*Ingesting large amounts of Purple Dead Nettle can have a laxative effect.

**This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

12/07/2023

It’s been a while. I have truly missed being in the workshop and creating. It’s good to be back! New oils and balms are coming to the workspace very soon but today I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite products–Imbolc Purification Oil.

This oil was intentionally crafted on the eve of Imbolc 2023 using a blend of oils, herbs ,flowers and crystal to aid in purification and renewal.

Imbolc (pronounced IM-bolg or IM-bolk), is an ancient festival that occurs midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and is celebrated as the beginning of Spring. It is a time of renewal, new beginnings and purification making this the perfect oil to cleanse and consecrate all your magical tools and to give your home a good Spring cleansing.

While this is a great tool to add to your cupboard, it is simply a tool to aid you–never forget that ✨YOU ✨ are the magic!

Item: Imbolc Purification Oil
Packaging: 2oz Amber Dropper Bottle
Crafted: February 1, 2023
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Price $22
In stock: 3
Shop here: https://bottlesandbalms.etsy.com/
Free Shipping Code: Imbolc