The Art of Smudging
Creating and Keeping Your Own Herbal Smudge Sticks
⬆️ Video 1 of 4: Before you create
Key takeaways from this video:
The benefits of smudging
Supplies list, material ideas, and tips
Making this work around your mom schedule
I’ve developed quite the smudge stick obsession while social distancing during covid 2020.
From what I can tell via Pinterest, I’m not alone.
Smudge sticks (a.k.a. smudge bundles, herbal bundles or smudge wands) are made by combining and tying off aromatic herbs into a small bundle. They can use a variety of herbs and flowers, however the most common and notorious material used for commercially produced sticks is sage.
There are many reasons why the age-old practice of smudging has picked up in popularity. Some reasons to consider include: to eliminate airborne bacteria, a communal leaning into spirituality, a pinch of re-wilding, the promise of banishing negative vibes, and some d.i.y. aromatherapy action all bundled into one.
Honestly, what’s not to love?
“For me, gathering, creating, and drying smudge sticks has been an excellent practice to help nurture my inner child.
We love the process of getting outdoors and scouting the yard for new colors, scent, and texture combinations.”
Pinterest was fantastic for whetting my appetite with glorious floral arrangements, but the over-thinker in me had questions.
And then, my Virgo/Libra cusp self needed to create a well thought out and therapeutic experience, but also the opportunity to create pieces beautiful enough to gift, should I choose. So, I began documenting my process. 🤓
⬆️ Video 4 of 4: How to properly store your smudge sticks
Key takeaways from this video:
How to store your smudge stick.
The lifespan of your herbal smudge stick.
Supplies list, material ideas, and a PRO TIP
Want it all?
Sign-up for my free Momma’s Bundle Blueprint which includes:
📱 A short video lesson on wrapping styles. #aesthetics
🌿 3 rave-worthy smudge stick blend customizations - hint: they all help with mental and emotional fatigue.
💆🏽 Useful motherhood mantras to bring you back to center - for those moments when you’re so over it that you don’t even wanna be a mother anymore. 🤬
+ 🔓 Unlock 2 additional smudge stick video tutorials:
Create
How to wrap your smudge stick.
Drying nuances.
Burn
How to bless yourself + your house.
How to light and snuff out your stick.
If you’re looking to finally figure out how to creatively check-in on your own needs around never-ending mom life, you’re in the right place.