In this blog post, you can learn how to work with what produce, herbs, and fragrances June offers and, most importantly, how to incorporate them into your self-care practice. 

June's Themes, Self-Care Suggestions & Journal Prompts:

June is all about collaboration & authenticity, why? the sun is out, people are out and about, and that is pure reminder that there is a new opportunity waiting for us to take care of ourselves.


Self-Care Suggestion:

1. Plan brunch with friends or yourself! Collaborate a Brunch event at home and have others bring one item that they like the most to share. 

2.  Dare to create a funny and authentic presentation to share and discuss with friends and family. 

3. Express your authentic style; no matter what it looks like, make sure you love it!

Journal Prompts for June: 

• Collaboration: Tap into your strengths. How can you collaborate with others with your strengths?   

•  Authenticity: What are the top five traits about yourself that you hold most dear? How do these influence your daily actions and decisions?
  

• Expansion: What areas of your life are currently feeling stagnant? List some steps you could take to bring growth into these areas.

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In-season produce to fuel your energy for June: 

In June, there are various fresh produce options to choose from. Some of the popular fruits and vegetables that are in season during this time of the year include: 

• Apricots
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupe
• Cherries
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Peaches
• Strawberries
• Watermelon
• Arugula
• Avocado
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Eggplant
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Radishes
• Summer squash
• Zucchini

Herbs and Fragrances & Usage for Self-Care 

Each of these herbs and fragrances can be easily incorporated into your daily routines, whether through culinary uses, infusions, or topical applications. They provide health benefits and enhance your self-care practices.
For June, some of the popular herbs and fragrances in season include: 

June Fragrance Notes: 

• Rose - Promotes skin health, emotional balance, and is an all-around mood enhancer.

• Lavender - Promotes relaxation, helps with anxiety, and aids in sleep.

• Elderflower - Improves complexion, detoxifies the skin, and has a light, distinct fragrance.

 
June Herbs: 

• Basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, dill, chives, rosemary, thyme

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