My Elderberry journey carries so many stories. My boys were so little and so sick when I created what became my business. Elderberry brought health to my family, gave me a sense of worth and purpose, and brought freedom from a broken marriage. It allowed me to survive as a single mom and the flexibility to care for my boys on my own.

When Covid hit, my business exploded and I did what any small business owner who's worth was tied to what they could produce would do, I never raised my prices even when I was paying sometimes double/triple for things, I drove everywhere for a small charge, and I always got everyone their syrup as soon as I possibly could, no matter what it took. Doing everything all by myself, left me burnt out in a way I cannot describe.

My business has made many shifts in the last 4 years. As I've stepped out of survival mode and began shifting into a universal flow that felt better in my body, it's been harder and harder to put my nose to the grindstone in the elderberry kitchen. Because of this, sometimes it takes me way too long to ship orders, which leaves me filled with guilt. This is why I've reached the decision (that I've tried to make before but didn't realize my worth was attached to this magical syrup) that I am going to focus on kits, our healing practice, and all of the other beautiful things in my life.

Stay tuned in the following weeks for a video tutorial showing not only how to make our kits, but how it's actually easier to make two doubles at once and freeze the extra.

Much love for you all! Thank you for your endless love and support of my elderberry over the last 10 years. -Jacinda