Sheer Roots Apothecary

Hello there! It’s been awhile! I had to step away for a bit to focus on teaching but I’m close to opening up and teaching on here too.

Now is a great time to make sure you’re prepared for flu season. I started taking elderberry syrup daily starting last week. I don’t make it myself yet, I buy it locally from Callie Manka on Facebook. I don’t know her but it tastes delicious and it helped me get through the season last year around hundreds of children without getting sick.

I wanted to change things up and try out fire cider this year too. So I made these pitchers today, they’ll be ready in 6 weeks, right about the time we’ll be finishing the elderberry syrup!

Many of the things in here are from my own garden! I included: lemon balm, holy basil, cilantro, sage, thyme, rosemary, cloves, garlic cloves, red onion, ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, elderberries, cinnamon sticks, jalapeños, lemons, and oranges. Then I covered it all I. Apple cider vinegar with the mother.

In six weeks I’ll strain, add raw honey, and take a shot a day.

Who else takes a natural immunity boosters this time of year?

The beginning of the year chaos is here! I got through pre-service and preparing my classroom. Today is my first day with students this year. I needed to shift my attention and focus to being a teacher for the time being. I changed grade levels and content this year so I have been learning a lot! But once I get settled, I will start posting again and officially launch my business. Sorry for the delay! I’ll be back soon!

Introducing “Good Morning, Beautiful” — our first herbal tea blend!

This caffeinated blend gives you a smooth morning lift without the afternoon crash.
Here’s what’s inside:
• Black tea – caffeine base with L-theanine for steady energy and anxiety support
• Tulsi (Holy Basil) – supports mood stabilization with its natural calming properties
• Roasted dandelion root – supports liver detox and digestion
• Ceylon cinnamon chips – anti-inflammatory with a delicious spicy kick, plus helps support healthy blood sugar
• Orange peel – a vitamin C boost that also aids digestion and lifts your mood
• Ginger – reduces inflammation, supports digestion, and adds a calming touch

More blends coming soon!

I have huge news to share! Licensing has not been an easy task. The IRS took two and half months on issuing an EIN for tax purposes because I’ve been married for decades and file my taxes jointly. 🤯It took me talking to the right agent that understood and able to troubleshoot for me.

Then the county. Although there are many businesses in my neighborhood, it is prohibited to have a small business out of my home. So in order for me to be licensed (which I am now! 🎉) We had to be creative and come up with an alternate plan to re-submit. So although my dream was to have a store front herb shop, I am shifting to an online store for local buyers. (Non-locals: I hope to offer shipping next year.) After the purchase, we will reach out and schedule a pick up time at my residence. We can either bring out your purchases to your car, or you can come in my private entrance shop and experience our products as intended. You can have the opportunity to browse, smell, and handle our products while you are picking up yours!

No crowds. No rushing. It would be a relaxed shopping experience that I’ve always wanted to offer, by appointment only.

We are now shifting gears and working hard on getting the website launched. Be on the lookout, it should be up and running in the next week! Thank you for your support!

Joe and I bought some goodies from this adorable farm stand in Buckeye today! It gave me a sense of community that I am striving for with my business too. I loved it! You can check it out at 29920 W Pierce St. in Buckeye. Bring cash. She carries fresh eggs, sourdough, pickled items, salsa, plant seeds, etc. Here is the group page if you’d like to give it a follow: Lil Red Barn Ranch

First batch of Herbal Bath Salts! 🎉(Just awaiting labels😆.) A variety of salts were combined with nourishing botanicals and essential oils. I added tea bags into the bags after they were weighed in case the recipient doesn’t like botanicals floating in the tub. They can simply fill the tea bag and put it in the tub and the salts will dissolve and they can throw away the bag with the dried flowers. Easy clean up! Pouches were then heat sealed. These were fun to make!

I have been dealing with a major hiccup in my business licensing. ☹️I am now sipping on a stress reliever drink to lower cortisol levels and thought I’d share the recipe. It’s ice water, fresh lemon balm, 1/4 teaspoon of l-theanine, and a little raw honey. It’s a mood booster and calms me down.

*note to self to propagate lots of lemon balm as the school year is merely weeks away haha!

I decided to start sharing sneak peeks of the inside of my shop leading up to my opening! It is a work in progress, but this is my tea section so far. The empty shelving is for my herbal tea blends that I’ll create when I open. I want to keep my herbs in glass jars for now as licensing is taking longer than expected. But we also carry raw, local honey. The small jars to the left will be free with purchase of a tea blend. We carry tea bags, pots, and a variety of infusers as well.