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What a difference a few decades make! The images of New York City were taken in 1970 (Bernard Gotfryd, Library of Congress) and in 2018 by Afif Ramdhasuma (from pexels.com). Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since it was established through grassroots efforts in 1970. It was a response to increasing concerns caused by smog (intense air pollution caused mainly by exhaust fumes), Great Lakes at risk of dying from pesticide runoff and waste dumping, and rivers that caught on fire (the Cuyahoga River in Ohio famously caught fire in June of 1969). It was also the year when monumental legislation was enacted to address all kinds of environmental concerns. ...read more
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If it’s true, as they say, that seeing is believing, then we at Mast Store would like to propose another entry to your quip collection: Doing is moving. “Doing” not only requires movement - “doing” moves you both physically and emotionally. ...read more
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What is a library? It’s a big building with lots of books in it. But wait, it’s so much more. The library is a gateway to your wildest dreams, a place to learn, a place to imagine, a place to make friends. Today’s libraries are repositories of books, but they also are places to get help to learn to read or improve your reading, to improve your math skills, to listen to a performance by a string quartet, to watch a movie, to refine your crafting skills, and to gather with fellow writers. Yes, libraries are SO much more. ...read more
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... Our favorite foods! Food is universal because everybody’s got ta eat! And the last two months of the year are filled with more than their fair share of family meals, work gatherings, special outings to favorite restaurants, tins filled with homemade cookies and fudge, and the anticipation of food traditions handed down from generation to generation ...read more
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Even before we bought the Mast General Store, we were taken by the beauty of Valle Crucis. We’ve heard people describe the drive out Broadstone Road as traveling through a time portal. In the 1970s, fields in the river bottoms would be filled with tobacco, cabbage, or high with hay to feed cattle that were grazing in the summer pasture. ...read more
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The lucky few who have seen the Earth from a different perspective – astronauts - all echo the same viewpoint upon their return. Yuri Gagarin, a Russian cosmonaut and the first human to go to space, commented, “Orbiting Earth in the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet is. People, let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it.”
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We all enjoy getting outside and taking advantage of the longer daylight hours in the summertime, but an abundance of outdoor activities often leads to the need to give our bodies a little extra TLC. Thankfully, grandma’s old timey cures have withstood the test of time. From soothing sunburns and softening “gardener’s hands” to helping heal cuts and repelling pesky mosquitoes, we offer a few of our favorite cures for summer bumps and bruises: grandma approved! And best yet, all of these cures are made in the USA.
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a topical astringent made from the bark and leaves of the North American witch-hazel shrub (pictured at right). This versatile product’s helpful uses are seemingly endless. Among them, witch hazel helps fade bruises and blemishes. It also helps brighten dark eyes and reduce puffiness, which is hugely helpful for hay fever and allergy sufferers. Also apply witch hazel to minor scrapes and cuts to help stop the bleeding.
But wait! There's more! Witch hazel helps dry up "swimmer's ear," too. Simply draw several drops into an eye dropper, insert into the ear and squeeze of few drops into the canal. Allow your ears to drain into a cotton swab and repeat as needed.
You can also soothe a diaper rash, cool down a sunburn, and ease the pain and itching of bug bites and stings all with regular topical application of witch hazel. Pick up a bottle of your own Humphrey's Witch Hazel by clicking HERE.
Peppermint Stick Natural Headache Relief
This peppermint stick offers headache relief without having to take medication. Made with peppermint oil (pictured at left), rosemary oil, and pure menthol, you can relieve headaches, neck tension, and congestion by simply rubbing the stick on your temples, neck, and forehead.
Greta, a buyer at Mast Store, raves, ""When I first tried it, I was amazed at how quickly it could relieve my headaches. I would rub some on my forehead across to my temples, and I was feeling relief within 10 minutes. The menthol is cooling and the aroma helps to relieve your headache almost instantly. The Peppermint Stick Natural Headache Relief is a true wonder, and it’s made in the USA."
Get your own by clicking HERE.
Badger Balm for Hardworking Hands
Based in New Hampshire, Badger Balm has been helping folks soothe and heal their bodies the natural way for decades. This small, family-owned and family-run company's flagship product, Badger Balm for Dry and Cracked Hands, is so ultra-moisturizing and ultra-rich that it's been said that it could heal the cracks in the Grand Canyon!
While we don’t know if that’s true, what we do know is that this balm smooths and softens even the most rough, weathered, chapped, and cracked skin. With delicate scent of sweet birch, gardeners love this product. It's even gentle enough for folks with sensitive skin.
Take home a tin of your own by clicking HERE.
Whup-A-Bug
Waynesville, North Carolina's own Whup-A-Bug has been a Mast favorite go-to all-natural insect repellant for years. This incredible product was developed and tested in the most fierce areas of the world — in the delta region of Nigeria, the jungles of Belize, the swamps of Louisiana, and the forests of North Carolina.
Made with 100% pure essential oils and containing no DEET, Whup-A-Bug is the most powerful all-natural insect deterrent on the market. Try it for yourself by clicking HERE.
Bag Balm
Vermont's own legendary Bag Balm has been saving skin for over 115 years. It helps soothe scratches, skin irritations, cuts, and even paw abrasions. A fixture at farms across the country, folks love this product so much because it goes on fast and stays on. Bag Balm is loaded with lanolin, so it's safe for horses, cattle, and other domestic animals.
Alaina, a writer at Mast Store, shares, "My husband has worked in kitchens for years, and he swears by Bag Balm to heal his cracked hands. It also helps soothe his skin after a few hours of chopping wood. It's a miracle hand-saver!"
Grab a tin by clicking HERE.