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

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

May is all about communication, beauty, and new perspectives, why? spring is finally springing and that is pure reminder that there is a new opportunity waiting for us to take care of ourselves.


Self-Care Suggestion:

1. Incorporate more kindness next time you talk to someone and anyone. What words can you use?

2. Buy or grow yourself flowers, they're in season.

3. Museum Solo Date. Gather new perspectives from art.

Journal Prompts for May: 

• Communication: Reflect on a recent conversation that didn't go as planned. What might you do differently next time to improve your communication?

•  Beauty: Describe a non-physical experience that you found profoundly beautiful. What does this say about what you value?

• New Perspective: Write about a time when a new idea or viewpoint changed your perspective. How has this influenced your outlook?

if you're looking for the perfect May candle our Chaos to Calm candle is your perfect pair! 

In-season produce to fuel your energy for May: 

In May, 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: 

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupes
• Tomatoes
• Spinach
• Lemons
• Limes
• Mango
• Oranges
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Plums
• Raspberries
• Artichokes
• Arugula
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Beets
• Bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Collard greens
• Cucumber
• Endive
• Fave beans
• Kale
• Leeks
• Parsnips
• Onions
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Radicchio
• 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 May, some of the popular herbs and fragrances in season include: 

May Fragrance Notes: 

• Lily of the Valley - Enhances mental clarity, soothes heartbreak, and has a subtle yet powerful floral scent.

• Peony - Reduces inflammation, serves as an antioxidant, and has a lush, floral fragrance.

• Honeysuckle - Soothes headaches, improves digestion, and has a sweet, calming scent.

 
May Herbs: 

• Chervil, chives, dill, scallions, sorrel, thyme

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