New Phone Number

I think that I have phone karma because I keep having issues with a phone number that works for the store!  I have thrown in the towel, and am using my cell phone for business calls.  If you need to reach me during regular business hours, please call Debbie's cell phone:  (505)795-0286.  Thank you for your patience!  You can also email me, which is really the best way to reach me at sakimcfarland@gmail.com.  I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday, and that 2011 is filled with joy and abundance.  I have started to receive consignment clothes but need your help!  Please tell your friends and families that I am accepting consignment clothes for childreen, teenagers and pregnant women.  If you would like me to continue to stock a certain supplement that you use, PLEASE let me know, and I will special order it for you.  There is no added cost for a special order.  I am eliminating so many of the supplements, but would be happy to provide what people use regularly.  Blessings to you all for a fantastic 2011, with hopefully a little less intensity than 2010!  I am offering a 15% discount on all winter jackets until January 5th.  Please come in and take a look at what I have to keep your kiddos warm this winter.

Little Earth School in Santa Fe

Many of you have asked where Rowan goes to school, and it is an honor and a joy to say, Little Earth School!  When she started at the school, she had some serious trouble adjusting socially but through the love and guidance of her teachers and the staff at Little Earth, she has transitioned into a confident and secure child, with many friends.  I grew up in a family where education was extremely valued, and I still believe strongly that academics are so important in helping a child grow into a successful adult.  I have been greatly impressed by the quality of Little Earth's academics, and feel secure knowing that Rowan is completely taken care of in this capacity.  They have nurtured and encouraged Rowan's love of learning!  If you are interested in learning more about the school, visit their website by clicking here. 



Please continue to bring me clothes and tell your friends about the exciting changes at Rowan's Leaf!  Thank you to the person who left hangers on the store doorstep--what a wonderful surprise!  If you know anyone who has maternity or children's clothes that might want to consign them, please contact me at the store, or stop by during business hours.  Thank you and hope to see you all soon!

Collecting Winter Clothes

Thank you to everyone who brought me clothes over the past week!  With your help, the new Rowan's Room will be a mutually-beneficial success.  I am still deeply discounting many of the supplements, and all of the homeopathy is 50% off.  There is still local honey available from the Ridges--it makes a great holiday gift!  I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support I have received from our community.  It is the reason why I live here and feel so passionately about our community.  Thank you for supporting me during such a personally challenging time.  Keep dropping by those clothes!!

I'm ready for your clothes!!

It's time to dust off those bags of clothes that you've been saving for so long, and not knowing why.  I have done my fair share of washing this weekend, but the clothes I have to offer were all Rowan's and only go up to size 7!!  I am offering a 50/50 consignment deal, and am accepting gently-used winter clothes for teens, children and pregnant women.  If you have any shoes or boots that are in good condition, I would love those too!  I am also looking for hangers (especially children's clothes hangers) so if you have any that you'd like to sell or donate, please come by the store during business hours (Wed through Sat) or call Debbie at (505)990-6718.  Don't forget, I'm also having a MASSIVE SALE on supplement...some up to 50% off.  Hope to see you soon!!!

Introducing....Rowan's Room!!

As many of you know, Rowan's Leaf is in the midst of a great transformation!  Contained within Rowan's Leaf, will be Rowan's Room, a consignment clothing store for children, teenagers and pregnant women.  What is going to happen to Rowan's Leaf?  I will continue to have the same high-quality bulk organic herbs and culinary spices, as well as the teas, gifts and incense, but the supplements will be no mas!  I am hoping that this will create a mutually-beneficial relationship between the store and the families of Eldorado and surrounding communities.  I am amazed at how quickly Rowan outgrows her clothes and that there must be others who also feel the frustration of outgrown, perfectly acceptable, clothing.  I thought that a children's consignment store in Eldorado just makes sense.  I know that many families are struggling financially and this seemed like a great way to help all of us, so that we can all feel more financially viable.  NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENT WINTER CLOTHES!!  If you would like to consign your clothes for children, teenagers and pregnant women, please call (505)990-6718 to make an appointment, or stop by during regular business hours, Wednesday through Saturday.  MASSIVE SALE ON SUPPLEMENTS...UP TO 50% off!!!

Herbal Formula for Energy

Ginseng Master herbal tincture

Our customers often request herbal solutions to stress, fatigue, burn-out and a way to increase energy and stamina.  Our most popular herbal tincture is Ginseng Master, formulated to help our bodies adapt to stress.  Stress can come from many different sources:  environmental (air pollution, environmental estrogens, food packaging, etc), emotional (loss, grief, relationships, etc.), and physical (illness, lack of sleep).   In my opinion, the amount of stress in a person's life, and how that stress is handled, is the number one determining factor in overall health and vitality.  Since this is a collective issue, and one so prevalent in our society, I have yet to find a person who wouldn't greatly benefit from the addition of an adaptogenic herbal formula into their daily routine.  Ginseng Master is available at Rowan's Leaf in a liquid tincture form, and contains Eleuthero (formerly Siberian ginseng), Red Chinese Ginseng, American Ginseng, Licorice, Ginkgo, Codonopsis, and Ginger.  The dosage is 15-30 drops (1/2 to 1 dropperful) 2-3 times per day, as needed in small amount of warm water.  We have this tincture available in bulk, and are offering an ongoing 10% discount if you bring your own tincture bottle.  I challenge anyone to take this herbal formula daily for three months and see how your energy and stamina levels improve!  You will be amazed at the increase in your overall vitality.  This tincture is not recommended for anyone with high blood pressure or for women who are pregnane/nursing.



Local Honey at Rowan's Leaf

Many of you have already experienced our incredibly healing and delicious local honey!  Every year, a local beekeeper from The Ridges subdivision, across the highway from Eldorado, gives us a very limited amount of honey to sell in our store.  Local honey has been regarded as one of the most effective ways to decrease seasonal allergies, a major issue in our community.  Research has shown that as little as 1/4 tsp daily, taken throughout the year, can reduce symptomatic allergies dramatically.  It is safe for children and adults and can be taken by the spoonful, or mixed with food or beverage.  Our honey is completely organic and has never been heated or processed.  For information on the medicinal benefits of local honey, click here.  For one week only, we are offering a 10% discount on our honey, with the mention of this blog.  This offer expires October 30th.

New Store Hours

Thank you for being so patient with our unpredictable business hours!  I have been in transition with our store hours and we are changing them in order to create a more workable solution for us financially.  We apologize for any inconvenience and frustration that has occurred over the past few weeks as I make this adjustment.  My new business hours are as follow:
Wednesday through Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 3pm
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Classes taught by Debbie at Rowan's Leaf

I have been overwhelmed with the amount of support people have given me regarding my classes.  I have taught two so far, without ever having to advertise, and they have both filled before I could even print out a flier!  I am happy to do more but would like your imput about what you would like to learn!  Possible topics include:  medicine-making (beginning/advanced), herbs for children and families, women's health, herbal skincare products, and stress/anxiety/sleep.  If you are interested in a class, please email Debbie at sakimcfarland@gmail.com and I will put it together in the upcoming weeks.  It's EASY to make herbal medicine a part of your life.  You will be amazed at how quickly our bodies respond to the ancient wisdom of our plant friends.

Vitamin D: the limits have gotten much higher!

You've probably noticed that there has been a lot of talk lately about vitamin D and that the safely- recommended limits are much higher than they have previously been.  It's true!  There is strong evidence that suggests vitamin D can be used for a multitude of ailments, and particularly to strengthen the immune system.  At Rowan's Leaf, we have liquid, chewable and capsule form vitamin D.  It's time to be proactive with your health and prepare your body for the upcoming cold and flu season.  Mention this blog, and receive 15% off any vitamin D product at Rowan's Leaf.  Expires October 24th!  For more information and research on vitamin D, click here
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