As November settles in, I can already feel the buzz of the holidays approaching. Whether you’re looking forward to this season or feeling a little overwhelmed, taking a few small steps now can make all the difference in how grounded and joyful you feel when the celebrations arrive.

In this episode, I’m sharing five folk wisdom tips to help you prepare for the holidays—starting today. You’ll learn how to care for your body using simple seasonal wisdom (like protecting your neck, back, and feet from the cold), easy ways to nourish yourself with warming foods, and some heartfelt herbal gift ideas you can create at home.

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We’ll explore:

 🌿 How traditional Chinese and folk medicine view cold protection

 🍲 Why soups and broths are your best allies this season

 🎁 Simple, meaningful herbal gifts like tea blends and sacred protector jars

 💚 How to weave care and creativity into your holiday rituals

These timeless practices will help you stay healthy, centered, and inspired—so you can actually enjoy the holidays instead of just getting through them.

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Chapters: Folk Wisdom Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays Starting Now!

0:00 - Intro to Sky House Herbs Podcast 

0:30 - Holiday Preparation Tips 

1:45 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Winter Protection 

3:15 - Protecting Your Neck, Back, and Feet 

5:30 - Warming Foot Bath Ritual 

6:00 - Winter Nutrition: The Power of Soup 

8:30 - Universal Herbal Gift Ideas 

9:45 - Herbal Tea Blend Tutorial 

11:30 - Creating Sacred Protector Herb Jars 

14:15 - Herbal Infused Oils: A Healing Gift 

16:45 - Christmas Tree Needle Oil Hack 

17:30 - Douglas Fir Healing Oil Benefits 

19:00 - Closing Thoughts and Gift Inspiration