Following Cairns

12/06/2024

I'm thrilled to be a part of the 3rd Annual Holiday Forest Fair hosted by Chick of the Woods

Join me December 14th from 10am-4pm at the Mustard Seed Garden Center in Chaska, MN. Visit chickofthewoods.com to see the schedule of events. Follow Holiday Forest Fair or the Facebook event page for sneak peeks of vendors and updates.

My two best selling tea blends will be available for purchase as a hot beverage, and a Mexican food truck and plenty of activities will keep you occupied even if you don't have the need to shop!

10/05/2024

I am no longer selling products on foraged.com

I was so excited when this platform started, basically an Etsy shop for foragers to get local wild foods in the hands of people without a big lift to the small business owner. It gave me a professional platform where folks could browse my products, and made receipts and paperwork a breeze. However over the past year a pivot to the company no longer allows local pickup options, requires shipping, and added a hefty fee each year to maintain a website.

Therefore this company no longer aligns with the values of Following Cairns in supporting local food systems, and the fees are out of our price range as a community focused organization.

Don't worry, I'm looking into other website options and this is not the end of Following Cairns! I am still selling at two local upcoming markets, stay tuned for info. I am also working on policy for an exciting new alliance with other Minnesota foragers, developing plans for a community tool share project, and agenda setting for an upcoming Twin Cities foragers gathering. If any of those tickle your interest to invest in via time, mental energy, or funds, please reach out.

03/16/2024

Come get your muscle salves, teas, and smoking blends this weekend at the Minnesota Made Ice Arena!

10% of proceeds go to the Rett Syndrome Fundraiser!

Minnesota Made
Bush Lake Road, Edina MN

Here Saturday until 8pm and Sunday from 12-4pm

03/07/2024

Bidding is live!

MN Roller Derby fundraiser this weekend! Come join the event at Amsterdam, or participate from afar in our silent auction. Skater made crafts and themed merch, including this foraged gift basket donated by yours truly.

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02/29/2024

MN Roller Derby fundraiser! Come join the event at Amsterdam on March 9, or participate from afar in our silent auction. Skater made crafts and themed merch, including this foraged gift basket donated by yours truly.

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Donations from Following Cairns

01/30/2024

Soft re-opening of my website!

I have 4 tea blends, 3 smoke blends, and 12 other tinctures for sale not yet posted on the website. Watch for launch of these items soon, or message me for details.

Please note my products are still LOCAL PICKUP ONLY due to MN Cottage Food Law. Don't be fooled by the shipping option from foraged.com. If this bothers you, reach out to MDA to tell them so.

Also also please be patient as I fulfill orders! I'm holding down a 40 hr a week job and other volunteer commitments in my community. My priority is to get you some wild food and medicine, but I'm also working on some spiritual growth to take care of myself. Thanks for understanding!

12/14/2023

Photo from my first .forest.fair in 2021!

Peruse the insta feed for products up for sale. Pre-orders are now closed, so show up at the this Saturday between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. to shop local and foraged!

Teas, tinctures, salves, and bread mixes.
All wild foraged, all hand-made.

12/13/2023

AND what you have all been waiting for...drumroll...

Acorn bread mixes are back in stock!!!

This seasonal item sells out fast every time, so I've more then doubled my stock thanks to a bumper crop acorn season this year.

$15 per jar, makes one loaf 🍞

All the items mentioned over the last 3 weeks can be ordered ahead of time and picked up at the .forest.fair on Saturday! Hope to see you there!

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12/13/2023

Sleep Like the Dead Tincture, $10
- wild hops
- blue vervain

This tincture supports a deep and sound 8 hours of sleep. Not to be used before operating machinery.

All tinctures made with freshly foraged plant material and organic vodka.

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12/13/2023

Trophy Husband Tincture, $10
- nettle
- pine bark
- rosemary

With so many blends out there to support women's health, time to even the scores with a blend for men's health too!

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12/12/2023

Moon Cycle Tincture, $10
- cramp bark
- lemon balm
- tulsi

Containing herbs to support a woman's moon cycle in grounding and calm.

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12/11/2023

Sneeze Free Tincture
$10
- Nettle
- Cleavers
- Goldenrod

This tincture supports seasonal allergies, with natural anti-histamine properties.

Tinctures are great to support overall health. I put a dropper in my smoothie or coffee every morning!

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