Staff Picks: Hello Spring

Abby  Crystal’s Raw Wildflower HoneyOne of my favorite ways to fight springtime allergies is to eat a teaspoon of local honey a day. Crystal's honey is minimally processed, still containing bits of bee pollen and propolis, and comes in a great 5 lb …

Abby

Crystal’s Raw Wildflower Honey

One of my favorite ways to fight springtime allergies is to eat a teaspoon of local honey a day. Crystal's honey is minimally processed, still containing bits of bee pollen and propolis, and comes in a great 5 lb jar that lasts me all spring!

AlinaBaggu Backyard Fruit MasksBaggu's Backyard Fruit Mask Set is the safe AND trendy accessory everyone needs this spring. The colorful fruits epitomize warm weather and happiness, while the mask's design is comfortable for most adults and is reall…

Alina

Baggu Backyard Fruit Masks

Baggu's Backyard Fruit Mask Set is the safe AND trendy accessory everyone needs this spring. The colorful fruits epitomize warm weather and happiness, while the mask's design is comfortable for most adults and is really convenient for those who wear glasses. I've never had my glasses fog up while wearing these bad boys.

Alisa Daydream Dessert Raspberry Almond Ganache  Delectable, irresistible goodness, wrapped up in dreamy packaging. No, I'm not sharing.

Alisa

Daydream Dessert Raspberry Almond Ganache

Delectable, irresistible goodness, wrapped up in dreamy packaging. No, I'm not sharing.

Amber Suggests:  Casamara Club Sera SodaI'm absolutely obsessed with Casamara Club's sodas inspired by Italian bitters. The Sera flavor is bright and fruity, with a floral subtlety perfect for springtime. They're non-alcoholic and low in sugar as we…

Amber Suggests:

Casamara Club Sera Soda

I'm absolutely obsessed with Casamara Club's sodas inspired by Italian bitters. The Sera flavor is bright and fruity, with a floral subtlety perfect for springtime. They're non-alcoholic and low in sugar as well. Honestly, all the Casamara Club sodas are incredible, but the Sera is my favorite.

Brenden   Vibrant Health Green VibranceGreen Vibrance is powerful like the spring sun. This powder will light up your days and carry you through to that extra hour of sunlight without a blink. The ingredients list is a library of grasses, fruits, ve…

Brenden

Vibrant Health Green Vibrance

Green Vibrance is powerful like the spring sun. This powder will light up your days and carry you through to that extra hour of sunlight without a blink. The ingredients list is a library of grasses, fruits, veggies, and much much more. I take this daily to give my day an extra boost of energy and to give my gut extra digestive support. BUYER BEWARE: It doesn't taste great, really at all, but that's how you know its good for you! Remember that old saying, "Happy gut, happy life"?

CalebHost Defense Cordyceps Energy SupportMedicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps have become some of my most important daily supplements. Nothing else I’ve tried has worked to give me a calm full body energy like Host Defense Cordyceps. I have capsules …

Caleb

Host Defense Cordyceps Energy Support

Medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps have become some of my most important daily supplements. Nothing else I’ve tried has worked to give me a calm full body energy like Host Defense Cordyceps. I have capsules at home and carry a bottle of their tincture wherever I go.

Chuck Panda LicoriceMy staff pick is the Panda licorice. EITHER ONE BUT THE OLD MAN IN ME SAYS THE BLACK LICORICE IS THE ONLY WAY.

Chuck

Panda Licorice

My staff pick is the Panda licorice. EITHER ONE BUT THE OLD MAN IN ME SAYS THE BLACK LICORICE IS THE ONLY WAY.

CourtneyHerbal Homestead JournalBrittany Wood Nickerson's approachable and informative book makes it easy to incorporate new practices into my routine as we shift seasons. There are helpful tips and recipes for each month of the year. A favorite tea…

Courtney

Herbal Homestead Journal

Brittany Wood Nickerson's approachable and informative book makes it easy to incorporate new practices into my routine as we shift seasons. There are helpful tips and recipes for each month of the year. A favorite tea blend she suggests for March: cleavers, nettle, red clover blossom, violet leaf, dandelion root and burdock root. These herbs support the body's detoxification process--a huge part of moving into spring!

Emily J.   Cocokind Resurfacing Sleep MaskWhat better way to slough off winter than fresh radiant skin! Cocokind's Resurfacing Sleep Mask has become a recent staple in my nightly routine. I think 2020 prematurely aged me (or maybe it was not wearing…

Emily J.

Cocokind Resurfacing Sleep Mask

What better way to slough off winter than fresh radiant skin! Cocokind's Resurfacing Sleep Mask has become a recent staple in my nightly routine. I think 2020 prematurely aged me (or maybe it was not wearing spf for 31 years...WHO'S TO SAY). Either way, fine lines and hyperpigmentation have entered my life. After two uses, I my "11's" were noticeably less pronounced- thanks to the main ingredient bakuchiol, a plant-derived gentle retinol alternative, my skin has been glowing and becoming more even toned & smooth! Obsessed.

Emily K. Something & Nothing Yuzu SeltzerThis delicious, lightly sweet and perfectly crisp seltzer fills me with so much happiness, and as the springtime evenings get warmer and lighter, will be my backyard hang beverage of choice.

Emily K.

Something & Nothing Yuzu Seltzer

This delicious, lightly sweet and perfectly crisp seltzer fills me with so much happiness, and as the springtime evenings get warmer and lighter, will be my backyard hang beverage of choice.

John Neighborly Farms Chipotle CheddarI've waited patiently these long, dark months for weather that will allow me to pull my little charcoal grill outside and light her up. Now that it's an option, you can bet I'll be coating my cheeseburgers in a …

John

Neighborly Farms Chipotle Cheddar

I've waited patiently these long, dark months for weather that will allow me to pull my little charcoal grill outside and light her up. Now that it's an option, you can bet I'll be coating my cheeseburgers in a bubbling layer of Neighborly Farms Chipotle Cheddar Cheese. It brings the perfect mildly hot bite to burgers, be they beef, bison, or Beyond. We don't stock this variety year-round, so savor the flavor while you can!

KarynCocokind SPF Now that it’s bright and sunny out at least some of the time I’ve been making sure to wear this facial sunscreen. (Year round use is obviously recommended, but If I’m being honest I’ll admit that I only ever think to use it when th…

Karyn

Cocokind SPF

Now that it’s bright and sunny out at least some of the time I’ve been making sure to wear this facial sunscreen. (Year round use is obviously recommended, but If I’m being honest I’ll admit that I only ever think to use it when the sun is out). As a pale person who actually had prescription sunscreen as a child, I know my way around this stuff (yes. I extra should use this year round and fully expect to regret not doing so someday). I like this one because it’s SPF 32 and doesn’t feel greasy or gross when I put it on my face. (Please don’t stage a wear SPF on your face all the time intervention for me. Writing this has already convinced me to *try* and do so).

MattUrban Moonshine Bitters  Bitters are a great way to support your liver and improve digestion. I like to enjoy bitters before a meal or during a meal either straight up or mixed in some sparkling water.

Matt

Urban Moonshine Bitters

Bitters are a great way to support your liver and improve digestion. I like to enjoy bitters before a meal or during a meal either straight up or mixed in some sparkling water.

Mike Choice Organics Oolong TeaAs we begin again to lay down fresh roots, in our raised beds and in our daily intentions, and with the seasons shifting into days of warmer weather and rebirth, my desire to maintain personal wellness and feel good th…

Mike

Choice Organics Oolong Tea

As we begin again to lay down fresh roots, in our raised beds and in our daily intentions, and with the seasons shifting into days of warmer weather and rebirth, my desire to maintain personal wellness and feel good through Spring can not be understated. This Choice Organics Oolong Tea is bold, aromatic, grounding, intentional, full of nutrients and antioxidants, and just the right amount of caffiene to get me through the days ahead, reassured by the fact that with a bit more time and effort staying safe and masking up, everything will get better from here.

MeghanCN Turmeric Liquid Veggie CapsAs the weather starts to warm and the outdoors become more and more enticing I am thankful to have this Turmeric in my daily supplements routine. Since taking this regularly (about 8 months now) I have been very p…

Meghan

CN Turmeric Liquid Veggie Caps

As the weather starts to warm and the outdoors become more and more enticing I am thankful to have this Turmeric in my daily supplements routine. Since taking this regularly (about 8 months now) I have been very pleased with the results. My bothersome right knee is far less bothersome, my restless leg issues have not shown themselves for over 6 months and I think I can even attribute improved gum health to it. Also, it has a very satisfying flavor.

MorganCambridge Naturals QuercetinSpringtime means flowers and loveliness and sunshine...and being utterly and completely miserable because my nose won't stop running and my eyes feel like they're made of the itchiest wool known to humanity. Except …

Morgan

Cambridge Naturals Quercetin

Springtime means flowers and loveliness and sunshine...and being utterly and completely miserable because my nose won't stop running and my eyes feel like they're made of the itchiest wool known to humanity. Except when I take Quercetin, which calms all that madness down. Known to inhibit histamine production, Quercetin is also super high in antioxidants, as well as being anti-inflammatory. It's big time magic.

Nancy Avena Botanicals Rose Petal Elixir  Spring is around the corner and beautiful flowers will be a trending topic everywhere! Rose is one of my favorite ones and discovering this lovely - fabulous - settling Rose Elixir from Avena Botanicals make…

Nancy

Avena Botanicals Rose Petal Elixir

Spring is around the corner and beautiful flowers will be a trending topic everywhere! Rose is one of my favorite ones and discovering this lovely - fabulous - settling Rose Elixir from Avena Botanicals makes my heart explode out of so much love! My favorite way to take this Rose Elixir is by mixing 5 to 7 drops with Organic Coconut Water and Hibiscus & Rose Seltzer or Yuzu Seltzer from Something & Nothing (we sell these seltzers at Cambridge Naturals). Sometimes I add some mint or basil leaves and a hint of nutmeg or cinnamon! Yuuummmm!!!!

This extraordinary elixir relaxes the nervous system, soothe and support digestive system, cool emotional heat and inflammation related to women's reproductive health, and fill the heart with harmony and peace!

RoseBaggu Tote BagThe Baggu Tote is the perfect carryall for your spring strolls. It’s light and easy while being spacious enough to fit all your essentials. Bonus: tuck a standard baggu in there for carrying any extra goodies on the way home .

Rose

Baggu Tote Bag

The Baggu Tote is the perfect carryall for your spring strolls. It’s light and easy while being spacious enough to fit all your essentials. Bonus: tuck a standard baggu in there for carrying any extra goodies on the way home .

Sally  Cookie Pal Pumpkin Chia Dog Biscuits  These Human grade dog biscuits are organic, with very few ingredients, sustainable packaging and.... yummy .....as per a CN staff member ! With Spring in the air, we are seeing a lot more dogs and puppies…

Sally


Cookie Pal Pumpkin Chia Dog Biscuits

These Human grade dog biscuits are organic, with very few ingredients, sustainable packaging and.... yummy .....as per a CN staff member ! With Spring in the air, we are seeing a lot more dogs and puppies out and about, walking by our open front door at Porter Square store. We always have a bag of treats at the ready for our four legged friends who unfortunately can’t come into the store (unless a emotional or support animal)
This give all staff an opportunity for a friendly furry much needed "treat" moment. These biscuits are a favorite, as well as the other Sweet Potato & Flax recipe, also ...yummy ...according to same staff member !

Sam   Natural Earth Paint Wooden Eggs Craft Kit  When I want a satisfying, savory breakfast with more fiber than your garden-variety poultry egg, I reach for Earth Paint's Wooden Eggs. These handcrafted, sustainable eggs are made of wood rather than…

Sam

Natural Earth Paint Wooden Eggs Craft Kit

When I want a satisfying, savory breakfast with more fiber than your garden-variety poultry egg, I reach for Earth Paint's Wooden Eggs. These handcrafted, sustainable eggs are made of wood rather than... well.. egg, so each one contains 600% your daily value of insoluble non-dietary fiber. It's generally recommended not to eat these, but sometimes, you just need a better breakfast.

I find them almost impossible to scramble, though. :(

StephWooden Spoon Herbs Solar Power Energy TinctureThis antioxidant packed bottle goes with me everywhere. Not only for a gentle energy boost, but also to support seasonal allergies, hormonal balance, digestion, and skin. It tastes yummy too! Happy …

Steph

Wooden Spoon Herbs Solar Power Energy Tincture

This antioxidant packed bottle goes with me everywhere. Not only for a gentle energy boost, but also to support seasonal allergies, hormonal balance, digestion, and skin. It tastes yummy too! Happy to have these back in stock at both locations.

Vicki Chi Kitchen Vegan KimchiI am not vegan, but I prefer the taste of this kimchi to others. Recently, it has become a favorite addition to tuna salads. It can be used with almost any meal, assisting in digestion and assimilation of food.

Vicki

Chi Kitchen Vegan Kimchi

I am not vegan, but I prefer the taste of this kimchi to others. Recently, it has become a favorite addition to tuna salads. It can be used with almost any meal, assisting in digestion and assimilation of food.

Zach  Sprout Living Protein PowderAfter emerging from a long winter hibernation, I think it's time to get back on my fitness routine for spring. Longer days, warmer nights, and plenty of sunshine means touching up that winter diet too! I've tried do…

Zach

Sprout Living Protein Powder

After emerging from a long winter hibernation, I think it's time to get back on my fitness routine for spring. Longer days, warmer nights, and plenty of sunshine means touching up that winter diet too! I've tried dozens of protein powders over the years and Sprout Living is some of the best. Certified Organic, Sprouted, Stevia Extract free (it uses whole leaf!) - it's simply the best value for the best quality. The 'Greens Kingdom' and 'Coffee-Mushroom' are my favorites but they're all great with a nice oat milk or Grassfed Dairy Milk. All come in packet sizes as well as 1lb bags.