Winter Skin Wisdom from the Prairie
Winter is a season to slow down and nourish. Learn how tallow-based skincare and simple daily rituals help protect and restore your skin during the cold months.
The Story Behind Meadowlark Made
It all started with a moisturizer for my son. How we started making skincare and what the meadowlark means to us.
Back to Basics: The Beauty of Traditional Bar Soap
In a world of glittery, over-scented soaps, traditional cold-process bars return skincare to its roots. Discover why real soap keeps glycerin intact, supports the skin barrier, and cleanses gently — just as it always has.
Pork Tallow vs. Lard for Skin
Rendered pork fat goes by a few names. Here’s why we call our pasture-raised leaf fat pork tallow, and why it’s nothing like the lard in the baking aisle.
Our Winter Collection
Explore our handcrafted winter collection, including Peppermint Cocoa, Fireside, Selah Salve, Eucalyptus Salve, Guardian Balm, and seasonal lip balms — all made on our Midwest family farm using simple, clean ingredients.
Our Traceable Ingredients
At Meadowlark Made, every ingredient tells a story. From responsibly wild-foraged prairie herbs to pasture-raised tallow, we craft skincare with intention, honoring the land, the animals, and your skin.
2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Discover the Meadowlark Made Holiday Gift Guide featuring fragrance-free skincare, prairie-inspired wellness, and handpicked gifts from big brands, indie makers, and Midwest small businesses.
The Changing of the Seasons: Fall on the Farm
There’s a moment each year when you can feel the world hold its breath: the fields go gold, the air smells of woodsmoke, and the warmth of summer fades into the cool promise of winter. On the farm, that shift slows everything down. The pace softens, the body listens, and even the skin asks for deeper care. Fall reminds us that slowing down isn’t stopping, it’s a different kind of growth.
Our Final Market of 2025: The Day We Hit 420 Bagels
Our final farmers’ market of 2025 was unforgettable—we sold a record 420 Farmhouse Bagels! From early morning prep to laughter-filled moments with our team, it was a day full of community, farm-fresh ingredients, and heartwarming stories.
Skin Starts in the Gut
Gut health can show up on your skin as breakouts, eczema, or redness. Here’s what the research says and simple ways to support your gut and skin.
Ultrasound: The Key to Consistency in Kunekune Pork Production
When pork quality and consistency matter, guesswork isn’t enough. At Meadowlark Farm, we use ultrasound to select Kunekune pigs that excel in weight, muscle, and marbling—turning a variable heritage breed into a reliable meat producer.
Meadow Glow: A Balm for Brighter, More Even-Toned Skin
Nourish your skin naturally with Meadow Glow Facial Balm. This blend of pasture-raised tallow, meadowfoam oil, prairie herbs, local beeswax, and neroli essential oil, supports brighter, even-toned, glowing skin.
Holistic Tips for Youthful, Radiant Skin
Radiance is not an accident. It's the result of rhythm, nourishment, and grace. As a former esthetician rooted in holistic wellness, I’ve seen that true glow begins within. In this post, I share eight holistic tips to support youthful, radiant skin through real food, rest, movement, and gentle care.
Harmony Facial Balm for Sensitive, Oily, & Blemish-Prone Skin
Former holistic esthetician Syd shares why oily or breakout-prone skin is often undernourished; and how Meadowlark Made’s Harmony Facial Balm uses wild-harvested herbs and skin-friendly tallow to restore calm, balance, and resilience.
Why We Don’t Put Honey in Our Tallow Balms
Honey and tallow are two of our favorite traditional ingredients. Here’s why we never put them in the same jar, and what we use instead.
The Quiet Work of Calendula
Long used by Midwestern homesteaders, calendula remains one of our most trusted skin-healing herbs. This post explores its folk history, traditional uses, and the handmade products we infuse with this gentle prairie healer.
Foraged Grace: A Whipped Facial Balm Made for Mature and Dry Skin
Foraged Grace is our whipped facial balm crafted for mature and dry skin. With wild-foraged herbs and skin-loving lipids, it softens fine lines, restores the barrier, and brings lasting moisture — no tugging, no harshness, just nourishment for graceful aging.
Prairie Harvest Remedies: Herbs That Shine in September
September on the prairie brings goldenrod, elderflower, echinacea, and rosehips—herbs that have supported families for generations. Learn how Meadowlark Made celebrates these seasonal treasures in our Foraged Grace Facial Balm, Tattoo Balm, and nourishing lip balms.
Re: From My Heart to Hers
In response to her mom’s touching blog post, Syd reflects on the laughter, strength, and deep connection they’ve shared over the years. From childhood memories around the dinner table to building a business together, this is a daughter’s intimate letter of gratitude, admiration, and love.
How to Support Your Skin Barrier with Prairie-Crafted Skincare
Your skin barrier is your body’s shield, keeping hydration in and irritants out. Learn how Meadowlark Made’s prairie-crafted skincare blends pork tallow, local beeswax, and organic oils to strengthen you skin barrier, lock in moisture, and support healthy, resilient skin.