Notes From the Apothecary

As we move into the heart of fall and the season of giving begins, we’re kicking off our annual Gifts to Give series,  a long-standing Byers Ranch tradition that celebrates simple, natural, handmade gifts. Each year, we share a new batch of easy, botanical DIYs you can craft with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or apothecary cupboard. If you’ve been following along over the years, you can explore all our past tutorials, from Mulling Spices and Fire Starters

As we get closer and closer to Christmas, the time for DIY gifts is running short, but there is still time to put together these lovely...

Nothing says cozy like a warm glass of mulled wine or cider, and what could make a better teacher or hostess gift than a bottle of...

Welcome to another edition of our Gifts to Give Series . If you love making DIY gifts, be sure to check out the rest of the posts in this...

It’s that time of year again when we start to whip up all our homemade gifts for the season and share our favorite homemade Gifts to Give...

Have you ever made your own gin? It’s a really fun and simple project, plus it’s so much fun! Don’t worry; you won’t need a distillery or...

Do you have an avid hunter or chef in your life or on your Christmas list this year? Delight and surprise them with this Juniper Berry...

Giving the gift of relaxation is the ultimate way to say you care. These soothing, relaxing, and healing bath salts are quick and easy to...

Homemade hot chocolate mix makes a delicious gift to give, but take it to the next level and turn this sweet treat into a decadent and...

Cold and flu season is just around the corner, and all signs point to a renewed abundance of the “Rona” (COVID-19) as well. And, as a...

This year, we’ve started a new tradition of giving only handmade gifts to family and friends. We have a large family, and in years past...

If you use a wood stove or fireplace to heat your home in the winter, a firewood tote is essential. For us, we have wood stacked on the...