elderberry Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife DIY Herbal Recipes, Soap Making & Body Care Projects Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:57:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yellowflower.png elderberry Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife 32 32 Peppermint Elderberry Lip Balm (+printable labels) https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/peppermint-elderberry-lip-balm-recipe/ https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/peppermint-elderberry-lip-balm-recipe/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:10:00 +0000 http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=1675 Learn to make elderberry lip balm by infusing dried elderberries, along with alkanet root for a soft color. Peppermint essential oil adds all natural flavor! I’ve also included a page of printable labels that will fit standard lip balm tubes. I’m not a fan of lipstick. (It tastes weird to me, and the ingredient list...

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