DIY smudge sticks!

Smudge sticks are tightly bound bundles of herbs, that are slowly burned as a way to purify and cleanse your house or yourself. Originally, the roots of or smudging come from North American Native purification ceremonies, but can be used by anyone to clear negative energy or just make your rooms smell nice.

If you have a garden, chances are good that you have enough ingredients to make at least one smudge stick. The popular herbs used in smudging ceremonies are

white sage (Salvia apiana)…