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Crystals and Your Mental and Emotional Health

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I am an empath and have been aware of subtle energy fields surrounding me since childhood. Instinctively, I have always gravitated towards a healthier lifestyle, kinder people, calmer environments, and healthy foods. I knew right from wrong, and I sensed when things were off, as all children do. I preferred vegetables and fruit over sweet snacks and avoided meat at all costs. One of my favorite after school snacks was stewed tomatoes. I picked tomatoes out of our garden, cooked them on the stove, and ate them in a big bowl, everyday until tomato plants shriveled up and died. Nobody...

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Do Crystals Work?

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Minerals, crystals and metals have a profound effect on the human body.Since the beginning of time, ancient civilizations discovered the healing power of crystals and used them as tools to cure physical, mental and emotional maladies. Crystals were also prized for their ability to attract prosperity, good fortune, love and protection to the bearers of these crystals.The precise logic for this understanding is unclear. What we do know is that the human body is made up of energy fields that seem to interact with crystals and minerals.Although it has not been substantiated, these electromagnetic fields could be the reason why...

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Why Llamas are Awesome

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Since we launched our company we have been asked many times about our name, The Good Llama Co. We chose this name because llamas have all the qualities of any good business. Llamas are magical and any day that includes a llama is going to be special. Llamas make great therapy pets with their calming energy and friendly demeanor. Llamas are spirited and playful and they never take themselves too seriously. Llamas protect each other and care for each other and most of all, llamas spread love to the world. We love llamas and when it came time to name...

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Watch a video on The Good Llama Candle production

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How The Good Llama Came to Be

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An intuitive and empathic child, I needed to help people, even if they didn’t think they needed my help. On many occasions I recall my mother dragging me along by the hand and reprimanding me for my rudeness as I unabashedly stared at people. My interest in people served me well, honing my people watching skills, I received a BA from Boston College as a psychology major and further enhanced my people watching skills as a teacher and now a middle school librarian in Amesbury, Massachusetts.While many girls obsessed over the latest barbie doll fashions, I mashed up Wonder bread...

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