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"Will this get rid of my stretch marks?" I hear some version of this almost every Saturday. 🖤 New post on The Crow's Nest: what's actually happening in your skin, why Vitamin E's reputation doesn't hold up, a full breakdown of scar and stretch mark types (including acne scarring and pregnancy marks), a least-to-most-invasive treatment guide, and where tallow + castor oil honestly fit in — no overselling. Link in bio 🌿

This is the conversation I have almost every single weekend at the market. 🖤

If you've ever been told hormone therapy is "too risky," it's worth knowing where that fear actually came from — a single flawed study from 2002 that scared an entire generation of women and doctors away from it. New post is up on The Crow's Nest: what really went wrong with that study, what the current research says now, every symptom of estrogen/progesterone/testosterone decline, how HRT options compare to the birth control pill, and how to actually advocate for yourself with your doctor. Link in bio 🌿

📢 A little reminder from us: Magnolia Crow is taking some time away through July 27th! 🌿
That means:
🚫 No farmers markets this week
📦 No orders shipping until we're back
We're so grateful for every one of you who stops by our booth, sends a sweet message, or orders online — this little business only exists because of you, and we don't take that for granted. We'll be back doing what we love — markets, shipping, all of it — starting July 28th.
Until then, we hope you're soaking up some sunshine, taking it easy, and being extra kind to your skin (and yourselves) this week. 🖤 Sending you all so much warmth — see you soon!
🐾 Julie, Mark, Pinky & The Brain

☀️ It's going to be a scorcher this weekend — perfect timing for Mountain Zen. Between the peppermint, lavender, and eucalyptus, it's basically a cooling glass of lemonade for your skin. Grab the balm for after-sun relief or the soap bar for a shower that actually wakes you back up. 🌿🧊
Find us this weekend at:
📍 Saturday — Southwest Plaza, Littleton | 8am-2pm
📍 Sunday — Highlands Ranch Town Center | 10am-2pm
One more thing: we're taking a little break! Magnolia Crow will be on vacation July 21st-27th — no markets, and online orders placed during that window will ship once we're back. Stock up this weekend if you'll need a refill while we're away! 🖤
See you at the market 🌾

Sleep might be the most overlooked piece of your health puzzle. 😴 It affects your gut, your hormones, your skin, your mood — almost everything we talk about here traces back to it. New post is up on The Crow's Nest: what's actually happening while you sleep, the habits quietly wrecking your night, a dedicated section for babies + kids + teens, and the hormone piece most women in perimenopause are never told about. Link in bio 🖤

We need to talk about what's actually in your bread. 🌾
Not gluten. Well — maybe. But probably not in the way you think.
Most people with grain sensitivities blame gluten. But the same people who can't touch American bread eat croissants in Paris and pasta in Italy every day without a single symptom. They come home. It all comes back.
That's not gluten. That's American grain.
We just published the longest, most researched post we've ever written on The Crow's Nest — and it covers everything nobody is talking about:
🧪 Glyphosate — how it kills weeds by destroying the shikimate pathway in bacteria. The same pathway your gut bacteria use. It doesn't kill YOU. It kills your microbiome. And it's been found in breast milk.
⚖️ $11 billion in court settlements — Bayer has paid out nearly $11 billion to people who developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from Roundup. 170,000 lawsuits. The courts are catching up to what people's bodies already knew.
🌾 Organic American grains aren't safe either. Glyphosate doesn't respect property lines. It's in the soil. The water. The air. Independent testing finds it in organic products regularly.
🧬 The MTHFR gene mutation — up to 44% of the population carries it. It means your body can't properly convert synthetic folic acid — the stuff they fortify ALL enriched grains with — into usable folate. The result? Toxic buildup. Gut stress. Liver burden. ADHD-like symptoms. Eczema. And most people have no idea they carry this gene.
🧀 We did the same thing to yogurt. Commercial yogurt is fermented for hours, not days. The probiotic counts sound impressive. The reality is far less so — and the sugar content tells the full story.
🍞 Traditional bread was fermented for 24-72 hours. Most of the problematic compounds were broken down before the bread ever reached anyone's mouth. We industrialized that process away in a generation. Then blamed gluten.
🔬 Leaky gut — the mechanism connecting all of it to your skin. When your gut lining breaks down, undigested particles, bacterial fragments, and toxins enter your bloodstream. Your immune system mounts a response. That response shows up on your skin as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and unexplained rashes.
And yes — rice and oats have their own gluten-like proteins too. Avenin in oats. Orzenin in rice. The "gluten-free" label doesn't mean what most people think it means.
We also included:
✅ A full elimination protocol with step by step instructions
✅ Gut healing support — bone broth, fermented foods, probiotics
✅ How to reintroduce imported European grains to identify the real culprit
✅ Colorado-specific resources for finding clean grain alternatives
✅ A children's section on MTHFR, fortified cereals, and folic acid in kids' vitamins
✅ Why tallow and castor oil are the most intelligent combination for inflamed skin while you heal from the inside
A healthy person has a thousand wishes. A sick person, only one.
Your gut is talking. Your skin is the translation. This post is the decoder.
Link in bio 🐦🌿

Raise your hand if you love that squeaky clean feeling after washing your face. 🙋
We have some news for you. 👀
That tight, almost squeaky sensation after cleansing? That's not clean. That's your skin barrier contracting because it just lost its protective oils. Your skin's tiny sensory receptors are detecting the loss and sending you a signal.
It's your skin asking for help. Not thanking you.
We just published one of our most comprehensive posts yet on The Crow's Nest — and it covers everything:
🧫 What the acid mantle actually is and why it matters
⏱️ How long your skin's pH takes to recover after washing (hint: up to 10 hours after alkaline soap — yes, really)
🦠 Your skin microbiome — and how over-cleansing destroys it
📋 Why fancy ingredients in your cleanser are mostly rinsed straight down the drain
🔵 Blue light therapy for acne — and why it works without antibiotics
🌿 Why Mountain Spa is our most targeted blend for acne-prone skin (tea tree, lavender, lemon — all documented antimicrobials)
🫙 Why you should ALWAYS use clean dry hands in your balm jar — no preservatives means no safety net
🔁 The over-cleansing oil cascade that creates combination skin
🌹 The connection between cleansing habits and acne, eczema, AND rosacea
The short version:
Wash once a day at night. Moisturize immediately after. Use clean dry hands. Don't wash in the morning unless you genuinely need to.
That's it. Your skin will do the rest.
Read the full post — link in bio 🐦🌿

If you haven't made it to Mountain Home in Evergreen yet — this is your sign. 🏔️🌿
We are SO proud to have our grass-fed tallow skincare on the shelves of this stunning space. Picture a historic 6,000 sq ft barn just off main street in Evergreen, Colorado — filled with custom furniture, local art, clothing, and the most beautifully curated lifestyle collection you've ever wandered through. It feels like Colorado in the best possible way.
And they have something really special coming up this month 👇
🌵 Succulent Potting Workshop
Thursday July 16th | 5:30–7:30pm
27965 Meadow Dr, Evergreen CO
Join Mountain Home and their friends at Stems for a hands-on evening of succulent planting — design your own arrangement in a beautiful 6" ceramic pot while learning tips to keep your plants thriving. All materials, plants, instruction, snacks and drinks included. 🪴
AND — event guests get 20% off their Mountain Home purchase during the event.
You know what that means. Come for the succulents, find us on the shelves, treat yourself. 😄🌿
Tickets: $85/person — space is limited!
Get yours via Venmo or visit the link in bio!
📍 Mountain Home | 27965 Meadow Dr, Evergreen CO
🕐 Open daily 10am–5pm
🌐 mountainhome.net
— go give them some love! 🏔️

🐱 "Is it safe around my cat?"
🐶 "My dog licked my arm after I put it on — is that okay?"
👶 "Can I use it on my baby?"
These are the questions we get asked most at the farmers market. And they deserve a real answer — not a vague "consult your vet" brush-off.
We just published a deep dive on The Crow's Nest covering everything you need to know about essential oils, babies, and pets. 🌿
Here's the short version:
👶 Babies — No Bull unscented only. Always. Essential oils are powerful plant medicine and developing systems aren't equipped to process them. Zero exceptions for newborns.
🐱 Cats — This is the serious one. Cats lack the liver enzyme to metabolize essential oils safely. Tea tree, citrus, eucalyptus, peppermint, ylang ylang, pine, cinnamon, clove, lavender and more are all problematic. If your cat is a licker — use No Bull and allow 5-10 minutes after full absorption before cuddle time.
🐶 Dogs — More resilient than cats but still vulnerable to several oils. Allow full absorption (5-10 minutes) before the inevitable arm licking begins 😄 Our unscented Tallow Lotion Bar is completely safe and wonderful for dry dog noses and cracked paws! 🐾
We use only pure, high quality essential oils — no synthetic fragrance, no mystery compounds. But quality doesn't eliminate the conversation — it just means you can trust exactly what's in our products.
When in doubt — No Bull. 🌿
Full guide including complete lists of oils never safe to diffuse around cats and dogs — link in bio 🐦