Stone Simple

A little slower pace lately. 🤍

I’m away spending time with my grandbabies, soaking up the sunshine, being outside, making memories and trying to stay present in all of it.

One thing my wellness journey has taught me is that taking care of yourself isn’t something you only do when life is quiet. It becomes part of how you live—getting outside, choosing better when you can, supporting your body and giving yourself permission to slow down.

Stone Simple has grown out of that same journey. It’s never been about perfection. Just learning, changing and doing a little better along the way. 🌿

I’ll be back in my apothecary soon. Until then, I’m right where I need to be. 🤍

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❤️ A little family time...

Before I unplug for a few days to spend some much-needed time with family, I wanted to let everyone know that I'll be at Hidden Gem Farmers Market tomorrow from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.

If you've been wanting to stop by, I'd love to see you!

My website will remain open, and you're welcome to place orders anytime at www.StoneSimpleCare.com . I'll simply begin filling and shipping online orders when I return.

You can also find Stone Simple while I'm spending time with family at:

🌿 Abundant Provisions – Spring Hill
🌿 Baxter’s Mercantile of Columbia – Columbia
🌿 Southern Grace Boutique – Mt. Juliet

I'll be back at Hidden Gem Farmers Market on Saturday, August 22, and I can't wait to see everyone again.

As a small business owner, stepping away isn't always easy, but time with family is important too. Thank you for supporting both my business and the people I love. ❤️

See you tomorrow at Hidden Gem!

🤲 Just Poured

There's something special about a fresh batch.

The colors, the textures, and knowing every jar was made by hand from start to finish.

🧡 Radiant Glow Mask
Self-rendered tallow infused with nourishing botanicals and local honey to leave skin feeling soft, refreshed, and radiant.

💙 Tallow Recovery Balm
Self-rendered tallow infused with carefully selected herbs to help comfort and nourish dry, hardworking, eczema prone skin.

Every batch is handcrafted in small quantities because I believe quality is worth taking the time for.

Made with intention.
Made by hand.
Made right here in Middle Tennessee.

You can shop the full Stone Simple collection:
🌿 www.StoneSimpleCare.com

Or stop by and see me at Hidden Gem Farmers Market, tomorrow, Saturday from 11–2!

💚 Which one catches your eye first...the golden glow or the calming blue?

🌿 Inside My Apothecary …

When people think of Stone Simple, they usually think of the finished products.

But before there’s ever a tincture, balm, or botanical oil…there are shelves like these.

Jars filled with herbs, roots, flowers, berries, and leaves.

Each one chosen with intention. Each one has a purpose. And every formula I’ve created started with learning about the plants that inspired it.

I still get excited every time I walk into this room.

It’s a reminder of why I started Stone Simple in the first place—not to follow trends, but to create products I’d be proud to use for myself and my family.

💚 Welcome to Inside My Apothecary—a new behind-the-scenes series where I’ll be sharing the herbs, ingredients, and inspiration behind Stone Simple.

Is there an herb you’ve always been curious about? I’d love to know!

📍 Hidden Gem Farmers Market
📍 Abundant Provisions
📍Baxter’s Mercantile of Columbia
📍Southern Grace Boutique

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💚 One thing I didn’t realize until the last few years…

Taking care of my nervous system is just as important as taking care of the rest of my body.

Life has a way of piling things on.

Crohn’s.
Lung cancer.
A pacemaker.
Running a small business.
Trying to be present for the people I love.

I’ve learned that if I don’t intentionally create moments of calm, my body reminds me that I need them.

That’s one of the reasons I created my Calm Mind tincture.

It’s part of my daily routine—not because life is stress-free, but because it isn’t!!

Along with taking Calm Mind, I try to spend 10–15 minutes outside every morning with no shoes and no electronics. It’s my time to slow down, enjoy the morning light, and support a healthy start to my day. Then I come inside, make my coffee, and begin the rest of my routine.

I’m just trying to make a few intentional choices every single day.

💚 What’s one thing you do each morning that helps you start the day well?

Krista

🥬 One of the biggest changes I made didn’t come in a bottle…

One thing I mentioned recently was shopping local—but the truth is, that’s been part of my life for several years now.

These photos are a glimpse into what that looks like in my home.

Almost all of our bread, dairy, produce, and meat come from local farmers. I couldn’t feel more blessed to live in a community that makes that possible. I love knowing where my food comes from, asking questions, and supporting the families who work so hard to grow and raise it.

To me, clean living isn’t just about the products I make.

It’s about the choices I make. Every. Single. Day.

💧 The water I drink.
🥬 The food I eat.
🌿 The ingredients I choose.
❤️ The community I support.

Some of my favorite local businesses are:
• Hidden Gem Farmers Market
• RC Farms
• Rising Glory Farm, LLC
• Trashpandamonium

Stone Simple has always been about living simply and intentionally—and this is a big part of what that looks like for me.

💚 Do you have a favorite local farm, farmers market, or small business you love supporting? I’d love to hear about it!

❤️ Why I created Heartwood…

People often ask me if I actually use the tinctures I make.

The answer is yes. Every single day.

Many of you know pieces of my health journey, but not everyone knows that I’m 100% dependent on a pacemaker and have abandoned leads that couldn’t be removed. Add Crohn’s disease, lung cancer, and years of prednisone, and my body has definitely been through a lot.

That’s exactly why I created Heartwood.

Not because I believe there’s one magic herb or one magic product—but because I believe in supporting my body the best I can, every single day.

Heartwood has become part of my daily wellness routine, right alongside cleaner food, quality water, movement when I can, and the other healthy habits I’ve worked hard to build.

Stone Simple has never been about chasing quick fixes.

It’s always been about small, intentional choices that support our bodies over time.

That’s the heart behind Heartwood. ❤️

✨ What's In My Routine? | Part 2 ❤️

Yesterday I shared where I usually recommend people begin...

🌿 My Parasite Cleanse.

Today, I'm sharing one tincture I never skip...

🌿 LYMPH & FLOW

I think the lymphatic system is one of the most overlooked parts of our bodies.

Unlike your heart, your lymphatic system doesn't have a pump. It relies on movement and support to help keep things flowing.

When people stop by my booth feeling puffy, sluggish, dealing with occasional water retention, or just feeling like they're "off," I often start talking about the importance of supporting the lymphatic system.

That's exactly why I formulated Lymph & Flow.

I wanted a simple herbal blend that supports the lymphatic system along with the body's natural liver and kidney processes—because those systems all work together.

One thing that's really important to me...

I don't believe wellness has to be complicated.

I'm not trying to throw twenty different supplements at my body. I believe in choosing intentional products, staying consistent, and giving my body the support it needs.

That's also why I created two versions of Lymph & Flow, including an estrogen-free option. Wellness isn't one-size-fits-all, and I wanted people to have a choice.

This is one of the tinctures I take every single day, and it's become an important part of my routine.

💚 Have you ever heard of the lymphatic system before, or is this something that's completely new to you? I'd love to hear below!

🤍 Thanks for following along with my daily routine. I'll see you tomorrow for Part 3.

Krista 🤍
Stone Simple

🌐 www.StoneSimpleCare.com

I've had so many messages asking about my daily routine after my consistency post. ❤️

First of all...thank you. The kind words, the encouragement, and all the questions have honestly blown me away.

Rather than trying to answer everyone individually, I thought I'd do something a little different...

Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to walk you through exactly what I use, why I use it, and how it fits into my routine. No gatekeeping. No complicated protocols. Just what has worked for me.

So let's start where I usually recommend people begin...

🌿 My Parasite Cleanse.

One of the questions I get asked most at markets is, "Where should I start?"

More often than not, my answer is my Parasite Cleanse.

Not because I think it's a magic fix, but because I believe wellness doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes supporting your body's natural digestive and cleansing processes is a great place to start before deciding what your body needs next.

For years, parasite cleansing fascinated me, but every protocol I found seemed overwhelming. Binders. Strict schedules. Endless opinions. It felt like there had to be a simpler way.

That's exactly why I formulated this tincture.

I intentionally formulated it to be gentle, hydrating, and effective—something people could actually stick with.

Yes...it has a strong clove flavor. 😊 That's intentional. Clove has a long history of traditional use in herbal wellness, and I didn't want to mask it with artificial flavors or sweeteners.

When customers come to me feeling sluggish, bloated, inflamed, or just not quite themselves, this is often where I suggest they begin. Sometimes supporting your body's natural digestive and cleansing processes is the reset people are looking for.

For me, it's about creating a fresh starting point.

If you've been wondering where I begin my own wellness routine...this is it. 🤍

💚 Have you ever tried a parasite cleanse, or has all the information out there felt overwhelming? I'd love to hear your thoughts below.

Tomorrow I'll share the tincture I never skip for supporting my lymphatic system. 🌿

Krista 🤍
Stone Simple

🌐 www.StoneSimpleCare.com

5 months. No filters. Just consistency. 🤍

The changes I’ve continued to make over the past five months:

💧 Switched to a countertop water filter with remineralization.
🥛 Started drinking raw milk.
💊 Reduced my prednisone by 2.5 mg (under my doctor’s guidance).
🌿 Stayed consistent with my Stone Simple tinctures—formulas I created to support my own wellness journey first.

One thing that hasn’t changed is my commitment to shopping local. For about the past year, I’ve bought most of my bread, dairy, produce, and meat from Hidden Gem Farmers Market. It’s become one of the best lifestyle changes I’ve made, and I love supporting the families who grow and raise our food.

I don’t believe there is one magic answer. For me, it’s been the combination of small, intentional choices—day after day—that has made the biggest difference.

Food is medicine. Water matters. Consistency wins.

Here’s to progress, not perfection. ❤️

🔆If you’ve been curious about my wellness journey or the tinctures I use every day, I’m always happy to answer questions.