Curl Up with Something New: Free Books to Inspire, Imagine, and Escape

November 27, 2025November 5, 2025 | C.E. Flores

There’s nothing better than getting lost in a good story — except maybe when that story is free! 💫

This season, I’m sharing a few of my favorite reads that invite you to slow down, sip something warm, and fill your creative well. Whether you’re a writer looking for inspiration or simply a lover of beautiful books, these titles are a perfect place to start.

🌿 Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in México (Volumes 1–5)

What ancient secrets do the plants of Mexico hold? In this five-volume special edition, discover over 140 medicinal plants used for centuries in traditional healing practices. Each entry is paired with stunning photography and rich cultural context that brings Mexico’s natural heritage to life.

Even if you’re not an herbalist, you’ll appreciate the storytelling woven through every page — a tapestry of history, folklore, and science. It’s a fascinating reminder of how knowledge and narrative go hand in hand.

📖 FREE November 27 – December 1
👉 Get your copy here

👧 Abuelita ¿Qué Vamos A Hacer Hoy? Let’s Make Rosca de Reyes!

Meet five-year-old Lupita and her Abuelita as they prepare for Los Reyes Magos. This bilingual picture book is brimming with warmth, color, and celebration — a lovely addition to any family’s holiday reading list.

Perfect for bilingual families, teachers, or anyone who loves learning about cultural traditions through story.

📖 FREE November 27 – December 1
👉 Grab your copy here

So whether you’re stocking your Kindle, gathering creative inspiration, or sharing meaningful stories with your family — these free books are a heartfelt way to celebrate reading and connection. 💛

Find Your Wellness Rhythm: Start with a Quiz + Support Your Journey with 20+ Resources

July 14, 2025July 8, 2025 | C.E. Flores

What if wellness didn’t have to feel like pressure or perfection?

What if instead of fighting to fit someone else’s self-care checklist, you could work with your own natural rhythm?

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or just confused about what kind of wellness routine actually works for you, here’s where I recommend you start:

👉 Take the free “What’s Your Wellness Style?” Quiz by Ultimate Bundles

Take the Quiz

It’s short and insightful — designed to help you understand how you think, heal, and thrive. And it comes with a personalized Wellness Starter Guide that matches your result. Whether you’re a Structured Seeker, a Gentle Flow, or somewhere in between, this quiz honors the way you naturally move through life.

✨ And here’s the exciting part…

Once you’ve discovered your style, you can take your wellness journey even deeper with the brand-new Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle — on sale for just five days (July 14–18, 2025).

Get the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle

Inside this digital bundle are 20+ carefully selected resources, including:

eCourses
Printables & planners
Recipe collections
Natural wellness workshops
All handpicked to help you:
✅ Build sustainable, healthy habits
✅ Reduce sugar and simplify your meals
✅ Reclaim your energy and sleep
✅ Care for your mind, body, and spirit
✅ And support your whole family’s well-being

🌿 And I’m proud to share that my book — The Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies — is included!

This book offers over 140 remedies drawn from traditional Mexican herbalism, including:

32 cough treatments
17 immune-boosting blends
67 plant profiles backed by science
And practical tips for herbal healing the natural way

If you’re interested in ancestral knowledge, holistic health, and tried-and-true natural remedies, you’ll love this book.

💚 Bonus for Early Birds:
Order before July 15 and you’ll receive a free $60 microgreen kit from Orta Kitchen Garden (just pay shipping!).

Ready to honor your wellness rhythm and bring balance to your everyday health?

Take the Quiz

Grab the Bundle

The Mexican Apothecary for 99 cents!

August 10, 2022June 4, 2022 | C.E. Flores

To celebrate the fact that The Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies got a whole content makeover and is now available in hardback too, this week you can pick up the ebook for just 99 cents!

The Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies contains 67 plant studies with well-researched scientific support for or against each herb’s specific use as traditional alternative medicine, some dating prior to the Spanish conquest. In addition, you’ll discover information about more than 140 cold and flu remedies commonly used in Mexico including traditional treatments for:

32 cough treatments
15 remedies for stuffy noses and congestion
15 herbal headache remedies
11 blends for sore eyes and earaches
32 nausea and diarrhea treatments
11 sore throat and cold sores herbal applications
17 cold buster blends
11 immune-strengthening concoctions
And a guide for an herbal cleansing of the sickroom

ALL FOR 99 CENTS! Don’t wait, you can only get The Mexican Apothecary at this low price until August 15, 2022.

Get the Mexican apothecary for 99 cents

New Mexican Herbalism Book

July 15, 2022May 29, 2022 | C.E. Flores

I’m delighted to announce Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Volume 3: Native and Naturalized Plant Use is now available on Amazon!

In Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Volume 3: Native and Naturalized Plant Use you’ll learn more about:

30 native and naturalized plants used in Mexican herbalism
Scientific evidence that supports or contradicts traditional use
Botanical, local, and common names for each plant to aid in positive plant identification

If you’re curious about the effectiveness of herbal remedies then get your copy of Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Volume 3: Native and Naturalized Plant Use and delve into the science of plants for well-being.

Get Your Copy Now

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Interested in natural remedies? Uncover herbal remedies from traditional Mexican sources for healing and wellness in the Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico series.

Great on Kindle Status Earned!!!

December 6, 2021November 29, 2021 | C.E. Flores

In other herb news, my book, Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico: An Introduction to Natural Healing was inducted into the Great On Kindle Program. It’s by Amazon invitation only and quite an honor for little ol’ me.

What it means is that when you buy the kindle version of this book, you get credit towards another book purchase from the Great On Kindle Program, which are all high-quality non-fiction.

Get Your Great On Kindle Herb book now!

Don’t forget to check out The Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies as you hunt for great holiday gifts. Either of these herb books would make great gifts, for yourself or another health-minded loved one!

Purchase the Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies today!

The Mexican Apothecary Book Release

November 29, 2021 | C.E. Flores

Recently, I chatted with Roxana Bangura from the Bangura Chronicles about the validity of herb use for wellness. You can check out that conversation here:

Mexican Traditional Herbal Remedies with Author C.E. Flores

If you are interested in downloading the Bugambilia Cough Remedy information I talk about with Roxana, you can do that here.

cough-remedy-slides Download

And finally, I’m delighted to announce the publication of The Mexican Apothecary: Traditional Cold and Flu Herbal Remedies, now available on Amazon. In this beautifully illustrated book (with drawings by Claudia Guzes), you’ll discover information about more than 70 cold and flu remedies commonly used in Mexico including traditional treatments for: