How to Make Juniper Berry Ghost Beads for Protection, Peace, Beauty, Balance, and Harmony. Hozho.

Navajo Grandma shares the art of making Ghost Beads from Juniper Berries. A gift from Mother Earth passed down by her ancestors. The process of making these beads restores the body and provides protection, peace, beauty, balance, and harmony.

[@sandrabeasley567]

i just found navajo grandma. I immediately fell in love with her. She reminds me of my grandma and my aunt. I cant call her grandma because we are close in age but i will call her sister. My grandmother was apache and my grandfather was mexican and some part native american indian. I want so badly to learn about the true history of my people. I wish i could live on a rez for a year to learn something. Our history is amazing but not told in truth in schools like on the rez. Thank you Navajo grandma for the videos, i feel like i am listening to my grandmas teachings. She died when i was 8 but she taught me so much. So happy to have found these videos.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Sandra thank you for sharing your life and who you are. Thank you for loving such wonderful grandparents who loved you. It doesn't matter which tribe its the teachings we remember with love. Yes, living on the reservation would help but your eyes would become open to how hard it would be and pretty sure you would pack up and go home to running water, warm water, showers, and down the street for whatever needs you want. Here its not like that and never has been. Its cold, but the fire is warm, you make everything from scratch, there is wisdom in prayer and making everyday count and not lay in bed. Chopping wood, getting up early to pray even when its freezing outside, getting naked when the 2nd snow storm comes and you roll in it and scream to the top of your lungs, then learning to take raw herbs and make something either medicinally or food to eat. This is nothing what I just said. Its a hard life to make you truly hardy. A true eye opener. For us it is life. Navajo Grandma

[@125082durant]

Grandma this is my first time seeing you. Oh you brought me joy. I'm making my 1st regalia at 53. My family didn't embrace their Catawba heritage. I love them. I live in the desert of California & am going to search for juniper tomorrow because of you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

What I am presenting is the Navajo way and I don't know that the Catawba did this. But it is something we can all do. Gma

[@apokrifyy]

Crying with you. Thank you for imparting your knowledge onto future generations, it's invaluable

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi there Zora, thank you for watching and listening to grandma share the ways to make the Juniper berry necklace or bracelet. Mother nature is wonderful isn't she for putting the holes in there ready to make for us. I love it. Yes this is indeed moments I learned from my Bizhi(Paternal Gma) and how she made sure I knew what to do and we enjoyed these times together. Please continue to enjoy. Hugs always from Navajo Grandma

[@deborahwiideman2456]

Love your ring. What a beautiful soul you are. Praise God for people like you. Sweet and loving. Far n few between.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Ahehee from grandma.

[@Juanag22]

My shima made me a necklace made out of these beads, she passed away when I was 15 and now I’m about to be 23. I didn’t realize how she took the time to make every single bead. This video gave me a warm motherly comfort. I was in tears by the end of it. You are such a beautiful soul ♥️Bless you. thank you for making your videos, I feel like you are a grandma that I never had

[@NavajoGrandma]

Juanita Garza, there is always room in my heart for another grandchild. I empathize with you regarding your ni ma. I felt so lonely when my mother passed on, it was never the same after that. You can miss them so much that it hurts but what is even more wonderful is that their lives are in full motion thru you. You become an extension of your parents, grandparents, etc. How awesome is that. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@Juanag22]

@@NavajoGrandma Very True ♥️ I miss her so much and I’m very appreciative with the time I had with her. As I get older I see her live through me.

[@jeremyarroyo360]

@@Juanag22 we dont die we come back or our elders come back threw our chrildren eggun ibaye tunu. She is always with you in spirit.

[@tammiespencer2413]

I didn't have my grandparents to teach me things like this and what u explain and teach here. I appreciate you thank u grandma. 💓

[@NavajoGrandma]

Yaateeh Tammie, Ahehee for watching and learning shi yazhi. You are always welcomed to learn and most of all allow yourself to being teachable. Love you. Ni Masani

[@SoulBlooms2Beauty]

Thank you for this, I just named my baby daughter juniper. I prayed to the sun for her. Blessings ❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Oh what a beautiful name!! I would have never thought of that. She will be a soul of many many many blessings such as this Juniper is. She will be a life saver and a provider of health, strength, healing and forever steadfast as a strong everlasting tree of life. Oh what a beautiful name!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am just honored to hear this. Happy Happy thoughts. Hugs and loves to a wonderful mother!! Navajo Grandma

[@LuNa-zw9wu]

this warmed my heart so much :333 dont cry Grandma :3 we love you so much and appreciate your knowledge you pass on us. My heartfull blessings.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Lu Na, you are so sweet, I get emotional because I do want to be a good grandma to you all. You would be surprised how many grandparents and parents have passed on and lots are feeling alone, but shouldn't because Navajo Grandma is here. There is always room for more grandchildren no matter what age. Grandma loves you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@MissyA1966]

@@NavajoGrandma I love you too Navajo Grandma. I just discovered your channel & I immediately subscribed after watching the first video.

[@ElvenEarthTenders]

​@@NavajoGrandma You mean so much to us. My grandparents were a major part of my childhood because my parents fought, and as much as my grandparents loved me and I loved being with them, looking back, there was a massive amount of dysfunction coming from them towards me and it makes the memory of them much different these days. I was extremely drawn to numerous aspects of various indigenous cultures as a child and know that having you teach me the things you teach now on KZbin, to me as a child, would be a dream come true. You are so loved & appreciated! Much love & many blessings.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@ElvenEarthTenders Thank you Ariel. Grandma hopes you subscribe, watch, listen and learn. I so appreciate that you find value in learning from the teachings of my NALI and Bizhi. It’s plain everyday learning I am sharing, things done during the months, etc. Thank you and realize there is dysfunctional families, but we can remember the goodness of each individual, you will always find a silver lining within them. Maybe just knowing with forgiveness that without your grandparents you would not exist, think of how critical they are. Then be grateful, it doesn’t mean they didn’t do what they did, but there were good times, you did learn other things that have taught you to be wise, like, you never wanting to be argumentive, to being a peace maker, so bring that out. Instead of saying my grandparents argued a lot and it was awful, instead speak this…my grandparents taught me to being a peacemaker and learning that loving each other was foremost and I thank my grades grandparents for teaching me these values. Boom, how much more positive is that. I know your grandparents will appreciate it whether they are alive or in the spirit world. Paw paw paw, empower yourself by turning negatives into positives. Feel good about Gma and gpa. Without them you would not exist. How precious. Love you Ariel. Navajo Grandma

[@ElvenEarthTenders]

@@NavajoGrandma Thank you for your insight. You're so very right in what you say and I have taken to to heart. :)

[@leafy5432]

I lost all of my grandparents over the last few years. It is good to hear your caring and loving words. I don't hear those words anymore. Thank you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am sorry your grandparents are in the spirit world now but one thing you can count on is that their love for their posterity is beyond this earth life in so much more depth and care. They are watching over you more and when you listen you will sense their love and wisdom for you. Everything they are now is spiritual and thus it behooves us to be likewise so we can know their thoughts and their wisdom and protection and prayers for us here that are left on earth. The spirit world is here on this earth but in another sphere but don't you worry you are heard, they know you, they see you and yes they become your angels. What a Godly plan but to have those who have moved onto the spirit world to become our angels. We are their posterity and it would only be so Godly that their deep love for us blesses us as they now know the real Plan of God. They have only progressed and know more and we haven't yet. Our blessing is still in play here to bless, serve, and help others with unconditional love the best we know how. It is now our Godly responsibility to do what they did. They left a great legacy to follow and I pray you will remember them, trace their lives, get to know them and thru that you will come to know yourself and where you came from and whence you came from. It truly is a great joy and healing to come to know yourself thru your ancestors. Hugs and love from your Navajo Grandma for now. As far as I am concerned you are my grandchild for now and pray you will know you matter here and grandma does listen and answers all your comments even in the throws of a crazy re-count in this sad corrupt Navajo Nation. God help us all. Hugs from your Grandma for now. Navajo Grandma

[@234alsd]

Blessings to you Grandmother

[@NavajoGrandma]

Blessings right back my sweet one. Grandma loves you sending hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@georgehaverly741]

Fanstic , thank you,

[@NavajoGrandma]

@georgehaverly741 Dearly welcome!! Navajo Grandma

[@mabelbowen25]

Just discovered your videos and I am thoroughly enjoying the information you share. I grew up just outside of the Navajo Reservation in the state of New Mexico. I always had an appreciation for the Navajo people, learning only a few years ago that my very own Great Grandmother had Navajo heritage. As a 76 year old I look back at my fascination with all that is Navajo, their garments, the weaving, silver and turquoise jewelry and cuisine, I realize how my own life included the Navajo influence. I have embraced my Navajo heritage and truly enjoy learning more about this peaceful nature loving culture. Thank you for sharing!

[@NavajoGrandma]

WELLL "welcome to the family! Learn and learn and keep learning about who you are. So wonderful. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@christalaos8614]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ☺️

[@NavajoGrandma]

Oh Christa, doesn't this bring back such memories "the smell of beans cooking and the taste is amazing." Thank you for watching and pray you can cook some beans with frybread or crackers whatever but enjoy this homemade wonder. Healthy too. Hope you New Year was wonderful. Blessings for all you need sweet one. New Year Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@christalaos8614]

Yes, it does. We, my son and I, will make these beads and juniper tea. We live near beautiful Junipers and have always loved their tea. Now we know how to honor their beads 😍 Thank you so much for your love and kindness. I can feel it from here 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. So happy we found you. We are warm and well this new years. New year blessing of love and beauty to you too.

[@davisx2002]

I just picked berries this morning. and this video taught me a lot. Thank the Lord above for Grandmothers.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wonderful! I hope they were juniper berries (didze’) as the shells are full of nutrients, sweet when ripe, then while we munch, we can enjoy making our ghost bead bracelet or necklace. Yum! To grandma it is a very fulfilling constructive hobby. Hugs with love. Navajo Grandma (Goodnight)

[@davisx2002]

@@NavajoGrandma they sure are juniper berries. I live in central Utah. lots of Juniper.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@davisx2002 Wonderful and yippie for the didze' so happy to hear. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@sharinesonny7630]

Grandma, I love you teaching me about how to process the Juniper Berries to make cedar jewelry for my Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. I am very fortunate to have come across your Navajo "Grandma" videos, My mother had never taught me & my sister about Navajo culture. My mother was a Orphan raised in Anglo society. I'm learning from my own Navajo Grandma like you to share your Love, beauty, wisdom about Navajo teaching that I was never taught. Thank you for your knowledge for sharing your wonderful videos on KZbin for those of us who are looking for our Navajo Grandma model. My Prayers and Blessing to continue your Grandma teaching.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wow enjoyed all your information as well. Richard Carew gave us a geology lesson on hardness of genuine stones and angles and etc. Go find his and read it. You both are so enjoyable to read. Great information for the geologists in our family. Hugs to you and thank you. Great comment. Navajo Grandma

[@Slickvanwinkle]

Grandma, you have restored my soul! Your love, beauty and wisdom truly shine through in your videos and I feel lucky to have found your channel. I never knew my own grandmother, but I like to think she was a lot like you ♥️

[@NavajoGrandma]

Kiarah, thank you sweetheart, you have given grandma Hozho which is complimentary. There is always room for another grandchild in my heart. I am your temporary earthly grandma for now. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@crystalwilliams1841]

Navajo Grandma you are the sweetest thing, I was crying. What a beautiful soul you are I love you and I love your videos and learning everything you want to share. With love Crystal

[@NavajoGrandma]

Crystal, thank you my grandchild. You cried because your gift of listening with your heart is powerful. What a gift. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@Concrete_Crescent]

Thank you Grandma! I have no family . Your video gave me a warm feeling of love that i appreciate more then you know. These Juniper branches fell on my home so i brought them inside and thanked the mother earth for this blessing and finding your educational videos.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You call that fallen branch or boughs of juniper blessings! I hope you have found a home in our Navajo Grandma channel here. so many fun learning experiences we have had. I hope you have fun watching and learning. You do matter here and grandma always blesses and prays for you all. Hugs and you sure are FAMILY AND WELCOMED HERE. Our online home away from home. Also you are never alone. God and your angels are always near you. Never forget that. Navajo Grandma

[@reloadrefine]

Gods Bless You. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love. 🙏🏻 What a beautiful heart you have.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for your kind compliment of Hozho. I am so happy to hear this as some times I don't hear this often. I savor these precious moments as I do strive teach you all correct principles and how our Navajo culture and traditions need to be shared and how wonderful our culture is and how it is a strength and needs to be a foundation that we can realize our own foundation that we have something to define us and to stand for. Now it is important. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

It's refreshing to see someone who has such a passion for something that brings everyone happiness.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for this kind comment and yes, also remember when you recognize in another is also within your soul and that makes two people with such a passion for something that beings everyone happiness. I love that mirror. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@melissakendrick8600]

I have been looking for you for 51 years Navajo Grandma ❤️ I am so grateful for your generosity of spirit and knowledge. I can not wait to watch all of your lessons and incorporate the wisdom into my life. Thank you❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Melissa I so appreciate your excitement and I can almost feel that you want to learn and implement goodness in your life. I am always happy to hear from those who are looking and find and show their joy. Take time to watch and breathe in what is being said and what you take away from and what you have learned. Continue to learn and implement goodness into your life. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@thatsiciliankid]

Thank you so much for being our Grandma and teaching us. My grandparents never wanted to share much. Thank you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well this grandma of yours isn't going to stop sharing so hold on girl!! There is always more to learn. Enjoy and thank you for supporting grandma. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@janeferrara4563]

Loving you

[@NavajoGrandma]

Awwww Jane what a beautiful comment and yes, Grandma loves you right back. Stay safe and pray always for all you need and God will answer your prayers as He does mine. Family Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@samanthadawnstiewig4116]

Beautiful! We have so much Juniper on the land we live on. I’ll be making these as gifts for my loved ones. Thank you for your love and tears!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Samantha, what a sweetheart you are, yes, take those juniper berries and personalize each gift with Ke' and Hozho that others will walk in beauty through your precious handiwork. Great idea!! Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@golden3192]

Your very blessed to have juniper

[@MrMagicman00100]

What species of juniper is this? I tried opening a few dried juniper berries and the appeared to be clumps of 4 seeds inside

[@elaineesposito7314]

Thank you for your love and knowledge ❤❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch and learn. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@1ACL]

That is so cool that the seeds practically come with their own holes! I'm going to try this with our puny Colorado ones (:

[@NavajoGrandma]

So proud of you for watching and trying this fun busy process. No matter how puny, it will bring you joy. I know this. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@mariahiggs5111]

Thank you for sharing. It was beautiful.

[@NavajoGrandma]

👍👍💗💗💗💗

[@crazy4277]

Hello 'Grandma'! Wow! That's a lot of work! I have a strand necklace that's about 32 inches that I treasure! Seeing how much work goes into making these, I treasure it all that much more! THANK YOU for showing how it is done, I am very grateful for it! You are a wonderful Grandma!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching and learning again. You always have such kind words of Hozho plus your appreciation is wonderful. Its quite a process really. Enjoy. Navajo Grandma

[@crazy4277]

@@NavajoGrandma ... I am so grateful for you! I sent you a message on Instagram... I looked for you on Facebook but couldn't find you..? Is there a chance that you might start a Facebook page? I started a group on Facebook, called 'Your Diné Soul', I share your videos there! I am all over the place with this... I just want to tell you how important what you are doing is! I appreciate it! I will try to say this correctly... Ahéhee'!

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@crazy4277 Are you serious. Wow, I don’t like FB, too much negativity to paw paw paw off. I will consider it. Not on Instagram either. But during times like we have, yes and plain life, it is critical to come home, to yourself, to your Ke’ your family, clans, to be one with Hozho, peace, beauty, balance and harmony. This is where our faith, our empowerment lies with god and self. We only allow what comes in. Thank you for sharing my videos and I will check it out. You might be looking for a prize, a surprize from Gma. Thinking abt it.

[@crazy4277]

@@NavajoGrandma ... Yes, I understand that FB can be a place of contention! My personal page offers only light, posts only good things and I NEVER enter the fray or get down into the dirt! Ha! I just recently started 'Your Diné Soul' group to share positively... It's not even a week old yet, but has a good following! People love your posts! Nothing derogatory is posted... Just a group for like-minded people... There is LOTS of love in the group! You can feel it! I am using my FB platform to inspire, teach, learn and spread, I hope, a bit of love... If you search FB for me, personally, my name is Mark Pittenger, but I believe you can search 'Your Diné Soul' on its own... Thank YOU for your wonderful videos! I can feel the love you put into them... It shines through! That's what I am trying to do, as well!

[@invisiblegypsy1328]

Now I am crying...I loved this.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Oh thank you for being tender hearted, so few have emotions that are real and full of understanding. Love and hugs to you. You are a sweet soul. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@Hannah-zc8gn]

This couldn't have come out at a more perfect time, Grandma

[@vickiehiggins6562]

I love your videos. I'm not Native American but my soul reaches out to all of you. I listen to Native American flutes, drums and singing. It brings peace to my soul. I'm not sure why but it does. I'm not young. I'm 61 almost 62. Something has always been missing and this all seems to fill that void. God bless you and keep making your videos.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Vickie, I love what you said, how these teachings bring peace to your soul. Your soul hungers to learn, and you are feeding it with good Hozho and your mind, body and soul feels it. What an amazing woman you are, it says alot about you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@NavajoGrandma]

Sorry I swear I replied with hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

Maybe we need a massive juniper fire to drive Covid out of the country! As I have said before I love your videos. You are a born teacher. My mother was Japanese and passed away a year and a half ago and now I regret not asking her more about her early life as a child and young woman. I also regret not appreciating the Japanese part of myself. Now she is gone and while I have relatives back in Japan I havent seen them in 40 years. I hope your kids and grandkids do not make the same mistake I did by not appreciating their culture as it is a very special thing and they ahould be very proud of their history and all of the wisdom in the native american culture. I wish this country realized how special you are and treated all indigenous people with the respect you all deserve. With all the technology and automation most of us do not know the simple things anymore. Certainly we dont know much about juniper berries! I am so thankful you are sharing your knowledge and your stories.

[@sherryabbott3152]

Glad to find your videos. I am Cherokee Chickasaw and American. Love to learn more of the native foods and history. The juniper berries are wonderful . Would love to be able to wear them. Love you and your videos. God Bless you and you family.

[@johanna9198]

I love you my Dearest Grandma! ❤️ 🙏🏽 I see many blessing above you, Our FATHER is taking care of you every day of your life❣️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🌈🌅🎶

[@NavajoGrandma]

My dear Johanna, you are so very right, He is taking good care of me and my calling right now. I pray He continues to watch over you and all our Navajo Grandma family. I pray for you always. Grandma loves you. Navajo Grandma

[@johanna9198]

@@NavajoGrandma Thank you my beloved Grandma, I praying for you and the Dineh every night, every day, be sure of that! 😉 ♥️ 🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌈🌅🎶

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@johanna9198 Thank you always, as prayer is powerful. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@johanna9198]

@@NavajoGrandma Im really, really so grateful to the CREATOR, for have you as my Grandma, GOD Bless you always, lov you Grandma❣️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🌈🎶🌅

[@jaydalobban1181]

Hi Navajo Grandma, I feel blessed to have found your channel. I miss my Nana very much. From what she told me she was half Diné, half German. She inherited more indigenous features and you remind me of her. She was a great storyteller like you. Thank you for the knowledge you share with us.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi Jayda, what a cute name. Thank you for subscribing and watching grandma's videos. And yes thank you for your sweet comment and your compliment. Very kind. I am can tell you do miss Nana. She is a wonderful soul Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@heatherrose9643]

I came here to look up one thing and left with a whole new gramma! Thank you, and to the world that sent you. Finding this video at this timing is exactly what I needed to help uplift a friend.

[@ndnaf3705]

Istonko! Just wanted to drop in and say how wonderful it is that you're sharing your wisdom and culture! Thank you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

I appreciate that!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@NavajoGrandma blessings to you wise teacher. I.L Y

[@vixi314]

Thank you Navajo Grandma❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are welcome sweet one!! Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@lorihunsaker1945]

You are like my grandma. Which I miss very much, and grandpa. Thank you for blessing us all.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and sorry to hear they are gone only for a while. You will see them again. I promise. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@leewomack3498]

Navajo Grandma you are so talented! 👍 I love 💕 love 💞 love 💕 your videos and I love you! God bless you✝️ and stay safe 😷

[@NavajoGrandma]

Lee I am so grateful for your kind words, I hope and pray everyone stays with me while I am in the biggest transition in training myself to being my own editor of my videos. Its not easy but will come about within a day or so. Please have patience with grandma. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@myangelina100]

That’s so neat! I like making jewelry. Now I have a new project. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching my videos Angelina. What a trooper. Enjoy the jewelry making. Hugs again. Navajo Grandma

[@FourSeasonsGal]

💖 Thank you Grandmother

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are always welcome. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@majorriddle156]

It’s wild I’m literally tearing up watching this. Idk feel like I found myself a bit more watching this. ❤️🫶

[@NavajoGrandma]

It's good to hear grandma's video helped you along the way. I love your comments so much. Continue to enjoy. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@carlamarian7932]

I've really enjoyed watching this video, the sounds of nature are soothing. My grandma used to say thanks to Pacha mama, aka mother nature in South America.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Carla thank you also for watching, learning and enjoying. Take care. Navajo Grandma

[@redwoodcattledog]

I love seeing this! I found these in the high desert and learned about them many years ago and then wove the beads into baskets. They are so pretty, I don't wear jewelry much but I love weaving and finding the berries to make into beads for baskets. I didn't know it was a thing to eat the outer parts but I loved nibbling them and I also saved them to cook with. .i still have a little jar of really old (now) dried berries with me and i add a few to certain soups and even turkey dressing and it's so special to have that part of life remembered again. Each time using them is like a little prayer and thank you to the trees that shaded me and provided some of their fruits. I remember them all. You made such a beautiful video, thank you. -Dorothy

[@NavajoGrandma]

Here are some ideas using Juniper. Try them sometime. So delicious. Juniper Berries Salmon Chicken with Tarragon and Juniper Berries Slow-Cooked Juniper Beef Stew Juniper Berry Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies German Braised Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) Berry Juniper Fizz Easy Instant Pot Juniper Syrup with Rosemary and Orange for Coffee or Cocktails Sour Cherry Gin Ice Cream Floats Homemade Starbucks Juniper Latte Creamy Cheesy Ham Tomato Sauce

[@yoopermann7942]

thank you for sharing this it is beautiful, i was always told that them berries were poisonous to eat when i was a little boy i never knew you could both eat the case and have a bead on the inside how wonderful!

[@NavajoGrandma]

So much to learn, how happy. Keep watching and learning. Hugs from yooper grandma.

[@saugaushe]

Hey @yooper mann, are you really a Yooper? If so, would love to chat!

[@yoopermann7942]

@@saugaushe yup, born , raised , and still surriving up here

[@jeremyarroyo360]

Wolfs bane is poisonous and it is know to kill instantly there is no cure for it the person that gets it dies in excruciating pain,from it.

[@taylahpiel4394]

Navajo Grandma I'm currently watching your videos from all the way in Australia. You wisdom, kindness and love speaks magnitudes through your videos. You have moved me and I am proud to share a love of mother nature with you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wow, thank you and so grateful that you take the time to watch and learn. My husband is an Aussie from Brisbane. I read this comment to him and I know it moves his heart. He hasn't been home for 20plus years. His parents died when he was here and they told him, don't come as it will be over and you need to keep your family there. He really feels sad but I know one day he might. He had a stroke in December and cannot fly or drive a car. Thus I am mostly his caretaker. His mind is bright still though. love you Aussies. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@taylahpiel4394]

@@NavajoGrandma I'm sorry to hear about your husband, I hope he feels comfort in knowing Aussies are watching his wife's youtube channel and that our two countries are connected through you guys. Sending my love to you both and your family xx

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@taylahpiel4394 Taylah, what wonderful words of Hozho (beauty, peace, balance & beauty), thank you for your kind words for my husband. When he sees a license plate or window stickers people put on their back windows with the Australia Continent, he shouts, "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie," I see some tears in his eyes that he tries to hide when he watches them drive on. He misses home but he won't relent that he wants to stay here with me. He was brash when I met him, no kind words to me, he quit his job to come here to Utah at the time I was living with my youngest daughter and decided he was going to stay. No asking, I was shocked, then he asked me to marry him, I did not like him, he wasn't koshered nor well mannered and he still has a problem with it, but one day I got so sick of him asking me to marry him, I yelled at him told him to go back to Texas for good. I was angry. I stormed home, got on my knees & reported to Heavenly Father. I told him why is this weirdo after me, he is so uncooth, he burps loud, he farts when he sleeps, he has bad breath, he seems not to be bothered by anything, and he just keeps staying here!! I then said what I probably didn't realize what I said, "If you want me to marry this fool, he won't leave, he has no job, he quit his job, Heavenly Father you know he is a leach, but he won't stop asking me to marry him. Ok, so (I thought I was smart) we don't have any rings, no nothing, so "if" you believe I am to marry this fool, then show me." (Now remember I think I am smarter than God). I happily went to sleep with complete faith that God would maybe strike this fool down and we would be done and no more foolishness. (you see I had been single for 17 years not allowing any man into my house(except a preacher) or my sons). I was calm and with complete faith in God I slept comfortable. Whoa, I was awaken 3 times with a dream wherein, I got in my convertible, backed up, drove straight to my friend's jewelry store, walked in and he had the rings I so was happy to announce to God we did not have. This dream happened 3 exact times. That morning I had clients in another city, who called me and said due to some circumstances they would need to cancel for a week. Thus I was free. I ate breakfast, reading my scriptures, I prayed, all of a sudden again, that same dream came in a really short way, and I was told to go follow my dream I had dreamt 3 times that nite. I thought, oh heavens what could that hurt. Thus I did and drove exactly did what I had done in my dream.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Long story short, my jewelry friend said, you keep praying while I look for rings I know I don't have but knowing me he said, look if it came from God, I will check, 45 minutes later he brought out a tiny platinum set so small. So his friend came to work, he was told why I was there, he then said, okay this sounds strange and we shall see as he glared at me. I sat steadfast. (Now remember i refused to marry this fool, but here I am following that dream and demanding there was a set of wedding rings here as my dream showed me and I wanted proof) "psycho." So then they came out 30 minutes later with a set of rings, size 10, size 7. Hells bells, it was our exact sizes, they said, we have never seen this set of rings, we looked & looked, but I think its the ones God made you dream about. Whoa!!! My friend said, here take them, they are yours from God. I took them knowing what I was doing. Oh my Gosh!! It actually made me happy!! Weirdo!!

[@NavajoGrandma]

I drove straight to his house, he came out, I yelled at him, threw him the box and said, "try that on for size." (crude I know). Then I went to the back of the car, I lifted the trunk, all of a sudden its like the movies, no cars moved, they stopped, birds stopped chirping, everything was frozen around me, it just couldn't be. I then heard a voice to my upper left side in the air, the voice stated, "you will not marry this man in 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, one year, you will marry him today at 6pm." I being disrespectful objected, I said "but we have nothing, I don't love him." Then the voice asked, "will you be valiant? "I said of course I am valiant," I felt perturbed I would be asked such. Then again it was repeated, you will not marry him in 2 weeks, ....you will marry him today." "Will you be valiant, I said yes, and that persons voice was gone, everything started moving again. I got in the car, he said the ring fit perfect (ugh) mine fit perfect too (more ugh). I made a promise to God I figured, so I told my now husband, we are getting married, he sighed and said I knew you would marry me, (hate him), then I said, we are getting married this evening at 6pm. He almost fainted, don't worry I was having a hard time breathing too. So I called a Judge, its friday now, and about 11:30am. Judge Davis of all people answered, I told him I am looking for a Judge to marry us. He started to get excited, he said, "I knew I was to marry someone today at 6pm, he said I got the vacuum and cleaned up my office, I fixed up my books, its looking great, I am ready to marry you folks by 6pm." Okay I thought, this is nuts!! So i figure it was true. The judge had the same last name of my so called groom. Thus we got married. I wasn't happy, I cried thru my ceremony, invited only my sister & her fiance'. It was tough, its been 20 some years, its been tough, but I see why I married him, put together by God with him. Now I love him. I remember my dad saying when him and mom were put together, they saw each other for the first time, he was pleased, my mom said dad's boots were goofy, he had highwater pants rolled up, but he was sorta cute. But they loved each other always and like dad said, he just loved her more and more. He would blubber if he had to go out of town and he would have my brother drive my mother wherever so he could be with her. We are inseparable, he is with me day in day out. Drives me nuts but when he is not with me, I miss him dearly. I then realize how much I need him and love him. So is my nutty story of an Aussie like gum on my shoes. Hope you like this story. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@maddievarnell5400]

These videos are so beautiful. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and keeping your culture alive grandma. We love, appreciate and value you so much!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Maddie I need to give you the biggest hug. That was a wonderful comment of Hozho I love getting. I hope you continue watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@janinaduncan2594]

I have felt so strongly while listening to you, I cried and cried. I felt as if you were aware of my present trials and were telling me the answers to my direct questions without me voicing them to you. And I felt your long distance Hugs. I very much appreciate what you give. Thank you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You know I love this comment! I was so happy to read this and to know you could feel what I am trying to express. There is always something within all of us women and grandma's that we feel emotionally tied to goodness and hope you felt that. As you are a subscriber now I hope you realize that I am your Navajo Grandma too. You are my adopted grandchild and that brings me such joy, Each and everyone who subscribes doesn't realize that is my joy. Praying for you always. Hugs and great comment. Navajo Grandma

[@gomezaddams6470]

BEAUTIFUL thank you Grandmother! 👣🐾🥀🌱💜

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome. Thank you for your appreciation. That is a true virtue. Navajo Grandma

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Juniper tree's and its berries always captivated me. 🖤✨🖤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wonderful. Navajo Grandma

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@NavajoGrandma i was not expecting a reply how gracious of you dear one. Thank you ever so

[@DJ-vb9wi]

Thank you, Navajo grandma. You are such a beautiful person to share your traditions and knowledge of your culture and the treasures of nature. What a blessing you bring to all of us who have discovered you here on KZbin! Thank you for the love and peace you bring to this world... you are exactly what we need after 2020! I think we are all running on empty and need our souls washed clean and rejuvenated by reconnecting with nature. I know I always feel so much better when I do! Please don't stop sharing and making your videos. I love them! You've inspired me to get out to find Juniper trees and some yucca plants. :) I will remember not to take more than what I need and will thank the plants for providing and for sharing. And again, thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with the world!

[@NavajoGrandma]

We all need each other always. Thank you for watching and pray each video sustains you in the many ways you need, if only to listen to constructive words and culture. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@tiyannabegay4751]

Shinali taught me everything I know about our culture and traditions, including beadwork. She lost her battle to cancer a year ago, so I have been trying to watch videos to teach myself more. I am hoping to get back into beadwork and your video was very helpful, both spiritually and emotionally. Ahéhee' ❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Awww shi awa' you are wonderful for moving forward learning, teaching yourself etc. Sad to know when our loved ones pass on but truly love us more and care for us. Their prayers for us increase. I am sure they are encouraging you to do what you are desiring to learn. Their wisdom is to pray we learn who we are and how important it is to define ourselves as it blesses us psychologically, mentally, spiritually and in more ways. So keep up the great learning experiences your giving yourself. Pray always. Navajo Grandma

[@susanfogle8893]

I wish I could live with you and learn the Dine way. So peaceful

[@NavajoGrandma]

You and a thousand other subscribing grandchildren. Grandma's heart is open to so many I would if I could. We would have a blast learning, praying, getting up early, filling our day out in the desert, woods, hunting for food, berries and vegetables, and hearing the animals about. I wish for days like that. Then go back to our hogan, sleep under the stars on sheep skin and tell stories, drink Navajo Tea and hear the crackling fire as we doze off. Oh Gee, now I am surely going to do this. Its a reality I love. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@NavajoGrandma you are my light in the dark

[@RurikRossiEnglishTeacher]

You are a good grandma. You truly are. God bless.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Awwww this is so kind and made my heart happy. Thank you Rurik. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend. Enjoy the weather before the snow. Yikes. Navajo Grandma

[@RurikRossiEnglishTeacher]

@@NavajoGrandma Dear Grandma, I went foraging for juniper berries thanks to your priceless advice. I've also mentioned you in my video. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Soc3yMdtNpf5o

[@aisaysamone7819]

Such a treasure, Navajo Grandma. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Mother Nature, all of her abundance and of your amazing history of your beloved people and neighboring tribes♥️.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wow, thank you. Without you I would not exist, thus thank you for subscribing and watching, and learning. Navajo Grandma

[@SonyaSwink-g2q]

I just found this and I love it, I'm off grid and these are everywhere, I can't wait to do this, thank you so much, I'm a Memaw from Texas and I will be making these for my babies🥰

[@NavajoGrandma]

How wonderful, have fun. It's a busy job buy the finished product is beautiful, sacred, full of protection and LOVE!! Hang it by your bed, from a cradle, or make bracelets or necklaces etc. Precious. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@catherineboykin4796]

I'm a jewelry designer myself I appreciate you sharing this knowledge. Thank you for sharing God bless you and your family.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well its not diamonds or silver, but plain old and dear old Mother Earth's precious berries (Didze'). Simple dimple and so wonderful. Thank you for watching this. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@goldberry5384]

I'm so grateful I came across your channel :,) 💛 mother nature is so wonderful. I love you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you so much!

[@bridgetgidget72]

I really like this video a lot. I like the way you have the camera set up and it really felt like you were talking to me. I thank you so much for your words and wisdom ❤️

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am an amateur at this, It is what is in my heart and situation to show you how to do this. Not perfect but surprisingly, many have commented how they have connected with grandma from this video. Many share their tears and emotions like I feel and there have been some precious comments and joy here that came from stringing didze that made the emotions more indepth. I do desire to serve each of you, not only to teach you my culture the way I learned, though not perfect, but with heart like my Nali (Paternal grandparents) and Bizhi. Being in the reservation there are no distractions and I remember so much. I feel like I am walking back into those days with such full remembrance in emotion, and wisdom and teachings that matter so much today, in all our lives. Great comment and stay by grandma's side. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@peachmelba9333]

My own grandma gave me a necklace of Jobs Tears, a humble thing but I so treasured it..

[@NavajoGrandma]

How precious to remember this from this video. That is the true intent to ponder upon your life and be grateful for all you have been taught like gma was taught this by her Bizhi. Love you always. Navajo Grandma

[@rosethorne9155]

Your videos are so fascinating! I am always eager to learn more about nature and the ways that nature supports us. You have such a positive, happy energy when you are discussing the topic at hand! I have thoroughly enjoyed this video, and I'm so glad you have more! I've already subscribed 😀 Also, thank you so much for sharing the Dineh language with us! It sounds very beautiful. Thank you again for making and sharing this lovely video with us! :)

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Rose. You have subscribed and on your way to living a life of Hozho, walking in beauty. That is what the Dine’ culture is. Hugs and welcome shi yazhi. Navajo Grandma

[@frenchpizza9725]

Morning love love. All people of Mother Earth

[@NavajoGrandma]

Dolores thank you for watching grandma’s videos. You are such a helper. Hugs to you and a great morning. Navajo Grandma

[@jackieholona5331]

LOVE IT ❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi Jackie, glad you enjoyed my video. I am sure you know how to do this, but for what its worth, I am happy to have showed what I know. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@loriwatkins7836]

I wish I lived by this beautiful woman, She has so much knowledge…I just love her

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well Lori some have offered to create a commune and I just giggled. You would be up so early before the sunrise and praying with pollen and white corn, praying always. Washing your face and body in a small tub, cool water never hot. Working by hand in everything that needs to be prepared for food, for sustenance and then working with our hands taking care of a garden, feeding the chickens, gathering the eggs, fixing the fences, preparing the ground for planting, and learning to shear wool, butcher a sheep with a clean kosher cut, fixing the inrails I think it is called, cooking, making bread, grinding, carding, spinning, finding plants for dyeing and washing wool. Not always a pleasant smell. You would not stay up but go to sleep when the sun goes down. You would like this for a few days then you would complain. I know. Grandma

[@loriwatkins7836]

@@NavajoGrandma So true, I am a night worker and not a early bird.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@loriwatkins7836 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ :) Gma

[@crystalhatchell7553]

You are so calming to the spirit. My father passed away but he used to tell me and my four brothers we were not just black but also of Native decent. I believe that we are because of the things I naturally gravitate to. I'm so glad to have found your channel. Your spirit is beautiful. You are so empathetic and so am I. Love you grandma. I wish you many more years of a beautiful life, full of joy and peace.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi Crystal, what a beautiful name. You have given me an arm full of Hozho and Ke'. Thank you. Its not easy to understand or to accept that a father can pass on. I know it crushed me. But through my memories, I find him just as close as if he were here with me. I hope you are subscribed, keep watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma. Spread the news.

[@crystalhatchell7553]

@@NavajoGrandma Yes mam, I am subscribed and your reply meant so much to me. Thank-you for caring enough to respond. I will continue watching and recommend you to others. You also taught me new words of the Navajo language, and I will forever remember them. I researched them and the meanings were beautiful. Thank-you again.

[@jamipenewit2871]

Oh I just love you! Your my new grandma💜💚

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well welcome jamipenewit2871!! Welcome to Navajo Grandma. Thank you for joining our ranks and pray you will enjoy learning from grandma's videos. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this video. It is a great healthy hobby. Welcome always and hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@fallingapart]

No idea if you’ll see this. But I recently got a ghost bead bracelet from my friend as a gift. And now some people are telling me I’m not allowed to wear it. So I was wondering if I am allowed to wear it or if it would be considered cultural appropriation?

[@NavajoGrandma]

Who on earth told you this, "by all means you can wear that bracelet and don't you let anyone push you into believing this hogwash. You are precious and you by all means have a right to wear that ghost bead bracelet, necklace or nose ring with a big fat ghost bead on it. That was a joke. But yes, you know it, wear it proudly. Tell them you have a Navajo Grandma who made it for you and leave it at that. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@fallingapart]

@@NavajoGrandma thank you so much 💜💜 they look so beautiful, and being told I needed to get rid of made me a bit sad. And thank you for this video 😁 now I know more info about this

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@fallingapart You are so welcomed and please don't ever allow others to tell you these things, send them to grandma. Ha. Navajo Grandma

[@EMRAE_8]

As a jewelery vendor we sell what we make and other Navajo artists work too and I noticed that people are becoming more reluctant to buy anything from us because they don't want to be accused of cultural appropriation. I told them that for us that is how we make our living as well as the other artists that we buy from and if no one buys our work then it puts a lot of us out of business. If people did this back in my grandmother's day she wouldn't have been able to support her family as a rug weaver. Just as Navajo Grandma said it is truly all hogwash what people today are doing to eachother, the bracelet you were given will protect you from evil people and spirits, wear it bravely.

[@fallingapart]

@@EMRAE_8 thank you so much for the information and story 💕💕 I will

[@manderslove22]

Love you grandma!!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Amanda thank you so much for you sweet comment. Love you too. Navajo Grandma

[@riccihall9178]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. We are blessed to have you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

What kind words of Hozho you give to Navajo Grandma. You don't realize what a kind word gives to the receiver in so many ways of healing and hope and acceptance. Thank you so much. Navajo Grandma

[@illuminatingartists]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and stories. So beautiful! 💜

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and thank you again for being so receptive. Thanks so much. Navajo Grandma

[@saugaushe]

Annii Grandmother Navajo. This is Snowfeather. I haven't bewn around much due to chronic migraines but I was there when you were live. It's truly an amqzing feeling knowing how much you love and care for us. I definitely need to know more about stringing juniper berries. I need all the protection I can get. Miigwetch.

[@saugaushe]

Sorry for my typos!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Snowfeather, you are always in our prayers. I hope they know why you have migraines. My husband had them and we found after his stroke from the scans that his cerebellum had hundreds of pin prick strokes that had caused massive migraines for years. And all the time he was having strokes and he didn't go to the hospital. Men as awful as you have to drag them there. It was sad as we could have averted this situation. I pray you get checked out sweet one. Thank you for watching us live. I don't know if you have watched my smudging video. Watch it and see that you can be rid of tension, some self inflicted some that is caused by our bodies somehow. Its also a huge protection from negativity. Let me know what you think. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@nativespeedy1967]

I’m glad I found ur video ,I never learned our traditional Navajo ways and I’m learning as I watch ur videos, thank u so much. Your such an inspiration to watch.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Happy to hear that and thank you for finding Ni Masani. LOL. I love the legacy of my NALI and Bizhi. I find you comment comforting and kind when so many of our Dine’ tribal members from the REZ who scorn me and it’s so very sad. Although I do have the power of the delete button, it’s still sad so many hate and how unhealthy is that? So I find my Hozho in your comment. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma

[@MountainJohn]

I have a wonderful grandmother who is 94 but you are my Navajo Grandma!

[@NavajoGrandma]

You bet I am and make sure you give a nice gift to your 94 year old grandma on Sunday -- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

[@roguewarrior211]

Thankful for your video. I grew up here in San Juan County, NM, and you just helped me explain the Juniper Berry beads to a friend in North Carolina. Thank you again. Much love and respect.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well I am happy to help as I am grateful you watch this video. I am so proud of you for sharing and helping others see the amazing Juniper multi faceted things you can make, drink, burn, and grow from this. This is a blessing! Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@nancymcdonald6890]

Those seeds are so much larger than the seeds on my one-seed junipers that I have growing all over my property near Seligman, AZ. It is so amazing that there is a natural hole in the seeds.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Oh I am so grateful to our Creator for giving us didze' the seeds with holes made to bless us to make necklaces to wear our added protection & reminding us of the Holy Ones. Isn't it amazing!! Hugs of discovery, Navajo Grandma

[@talithabayerlein1723]

Thank you for sharing! You are a twin to my auntie and I feel like I know you! you are full of so much love and your smile glows, I see you are a very blessed woman with God's beautiful hands on you. Love you from an Apache girl in San Diego!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi pretty girl, thank you for watching grandma's video and hope you are subscribed. Though you are Apache it doesn't matter, its the culture closest to your tribe that is good to learn and any other tribe for that fact. I am happy to share these cultural videos with you all. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@NavajoGrandma]

@talithabayerlein1723 Talitha, thank you for you constant love & kindness. Thank you for your bday gift. I forgot your cell doesn't accept texts. Mine always bounces back. I can only tell you how grateful I am and had a quiet but happy bday. Went to dinner with gpa, got gas, a few groceries before the weekly price hikes. Voting Trump hands down! Sent in my ballot to AZ. Last vote they didn't count my vote. I drove down to the county & asked why as I walked into the booth & voted Trump. They said it says you didn't vote. I spoke a few French words as i gave them the place I voted & sure enough there was my signature. They said we're sorry sometimes these machines have hiccups. Yeah right. I mailed in mine with prayer. Love you my dear Talitha. Pray always pretty girl, with your family. We need to stand together in prayer. Hugs eternally! Navajo Grandma

[@yesdonnaful]

Thank you so much Grandma. This is a beautiful video teaching. My Grandma taught me how to make many things, & now I’m remembering how she passed her skills on to us children. In 1975 my friend a Taino went away to visit the Navaho people, he told me he would be in ceremony with them for a while. When he returned he brought me one of these necklaces, he called them juniper beads. After watching you make these, and hearing your explanation of each step, I appreciate them so much more. I can think of the person who made them so long ago & remember the friend who brought them to me. Blessings to you Grandma🌿🦋

[@NavajoGrandma]

What happy memories and happy thoughts. Thank you so much for sharing. It tugs at all our hearts when we hear lovely remembrances like yours. Thank you always for taking the time to watch my videos. They never wear out and now I just go back and redo them over and add more and hopefully the repetition helps all of us. There is so much more to learn. Grandma just doesn't have the time to share it all. Appreciate your comment so very much. Navajo Grandma

[@matilijapoppy1140]

thank you, grandma. your teachings are prayers of love and gratitude. creator bless you and surround you with light and goodness. aho!

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching and hope you learned something of worth to you. Navajo Grandma

[@mushymass9716]

Dear Grandma, I have gathered juniper berries in the past, I knew they were good but I didn't know how to use them. Now I am making them into a ghost bead bracelet. Thanks to you, I know what to do with the seeds. I currently live in Oklahoma and I wish I could send you some of the wonderful beads which I have been given by Nature as a thanks for sharing this knowledge so freely for all to use. Thank you / Obrigada (Portuguese ) / Go raibh maith agat (Irish Gaelic)

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for thinking of me and I really appreciate it. I am so happy you are finding and making these bracelets. Why not sell them and they will bless all around you. I love these didze' bracelet as they are filled with protective powers. Bless them to do so as you give or as you sell them. Empower others with your gift of knowledge and hard work. Great comment!! Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@enickless]

Thank you SO much!!!!! The People of Earth need to relearn the ancient ways we’ve been forgetting 💗 Thank you for preserving and passing this knowledge to others 🙏🏼 I’m Cherokee and Métis, and have been struggling to unearth the knowledge of my Ancestors…I live far from my tribes and don’t have the benefit of being connected to the Elders to learn from. These videos are priceless to me 😭💗💗💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Sending you SOOOO much gratitude, love and light from Utah 🥰🥰🥰💗💗💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✨✨✨

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi there, grandma is here in Utah for a bit and happy to know you are here. Thank you for trying to learn these Dine' cultural ways of making these didze' bracelets or necklaces, etc. I love these beads. It is a happy hobby. Love to you. Navajo Grandma

[@elsietamburelli8780]

Hi grandma thank you for the lesson today. Love you grandma.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and glad you are watching, learning and enjoying to get your mind off of stuff. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@karlahernandez5750]

I always wondered how these were made. Sure wish I knew how to do this back in the '60's when I had a juniper in my yard. Thank you so much for the video and the history! Now I'm going to look for a juniper bush!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching and realize if you can, Junipers are trees not bushes. They are tall and amazing. I hope you find some and maybe try to find ones where there is plenty of water or where waterfalls exist and the trees are at the bottom. There is where you will find good sized berries (didze'). Happy hunting. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@mariaroche2011]

Thank you so much for this amazing information. Ut is so wonderful to hear you using and teaching your beautiful language. Peace and blessings to you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

@mariaroche2011 Thank you Maria. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@erinstites1452]

I’ve learned so much from your Grandmother. I have a beautiful couple who named their daughter Juniper…do I sent them your videos on the gifts of this beautiful tree. I also found I have two in my back yard. 🙏🏻

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you and what a lovely gift. I appreciate you dearly. Navajo Grandma

[@ruthiecastro9519]

Thank you grandma💋🙏🏼

[@NavajoGrandma]

I loved your comment and thank you for being so kind to watch and learn. Navajo Grandma

[@Eddie1234-u4v]

Thank you. I love your videos and teachings! I will show my kids 💕Thank you so much, blessing sent your way!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@bml3699]

Beautiful! I bought a juniper bracelet from a young lady up on South Mountain at Dobbins Lookout in Phoenix. Happy and proud to wear it. 🤗

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wonderful and I love wearing mine as well. I love natural jewelry and its protection. Happy thoughts. Navajo Grandma

[@ariannechow-garcia316]

A’ho Navajo Grandma 👵🏼. Many blessings and thank you for sharing this video❤️. My grandma is no longer with us but showed me the indigenous path to awakening. I am the chairwoman of the Chalon Indian council of Bakersfield. I have been actively involved in restoring our truth and culture for 30 years now. I greatly appreciate your love and guidance with good energy words you display. I would love to get into contact with you in and share stories. We travel through Arizona every so often. Much love 💕, Arianne

[@NavajoGrandma]

Arianne, thank you for your kind comment. I have helped a lot of Rancherias move toward Federal Recognition there in California, also the sad things that happen from Casino payouts and then those who disenrolled first member families off their reservation and left them homeless by deceptions. It happens in almost every tribe when a Casino becomes a part of the tribe. Sad. But anyway, let me know when you are in the area. I do not live in Arizona, nor do I live in AZ anymore. I am from the New Mexico Eastern Navajo Agency way east looking toward Albuquerque. My email address is: [e-mail] if you want to write to me. Navajo Grandma

[@ariannechow-garcia316]

@@NavajoGrandma my apologies for thinking you lived in Arizona. Lol I understand what you are talking about with federal recognition and casino division. Happens too often. I will send you an email soon to further communicate. Happy winter solstice too. Many blessings grandma.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@ariannechow-garcia316 I would love to converse with you and remember grandma's email: [e-mail]. Hugs to you and love this Christmas season. Navajo Grandma

[@Ducky44039]

Thank you for being our grandma. For being MY grandma. I don't have any grandparents anymore and it makes me sad. I love you yoo!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well you are my grandchild and welcome always. Navajo Grandma

[@Ducky44039]

@@NavajoGrandma Miigwetch. 💞 Sending you so much love.

[@Ducky44039]

I see an error. 🙁 Of course, I meant to say I love you too!

[@royshashibrock3990]

I am crying too. From India, wood stoves, stone grinders (batters or dry spices) plenty of physical exercise, tamirand seeds and other seeds to make jewelry or play games and more!

[@NavajoGrandma]

How awesome are you?? Glad you liked my video, and your comment is wonderful. Isn't it amazing that we all have just lovely cultural foods, spices, ways of entertaining ourselves, and so constructively to keep us out of trouble. Loved your comment. Navajo Grandma

[@jandunn169]

I wish we had some here in Hawaii. Very interesting that it has a hole. I think they are really pretty with the small and large ones together on the bracelet. In Chinese or herbal medicine is is good for wind cold arthritis, urinary issues, menstrual cramps, digestive complaints, and stimulates immunity. I see why they were used for protection. Axhehee young Grandma....

[@NavajoGrandma]

Jan your understanding is greater than most Navajos and Native Americans I know. This is wonderful of an understanding that you have. Proud of you. Love and hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@jandunn169]

@@NavajoGrandma I studied herbal medicine so that is why I know this. And I love to learn. But a nice compliment from you though I don't want to know more. I think many young people get seduced by the technology of modern culture but many will come back later when they see that the material world is shallow. Mainstream America has a culture of sorts but I have never been into most of it.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@jandunn169 Jan, I love to read your comments. They are always so spot on and full of information that sometimes I don't even know myself. Not that I am without research abilities. Thank you for being such a treat for me. Great comment. And yes mainstream is shallow. So well said!!! Navajo Grandma

[@jandunn169]

@@NavajoGrandma I just watched a You tube video called "Off grid Shed Tiny House in Navajo Nation.-under 10 k." A young Dine couple named Vernita and Travis created a really cool place for themselves on their families land for under 10 K. Not easy in the cities to find a place but it appears that on the Rez they were able to set up their tiny house. My son made one but it has not been easy in Northern CA to find a place to park it. I am not sure what people do when it gets summer hot in the summer.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@jandunn169 Hi Jan I watched the video. It is normal and interesting. I would build my own. They described life as it is on the reservation and they are blessed to have their parents land to live on. I do too but my land is so far out as well. We have to have permission to do anything on our lands. Its awful. You can't do as these people have done. I have allotted lands these folks have tribal lands and t here is a huge difference. Thank you for sharing. Navajo Grandma

[@elsietamburelli8780]

I'm a grandma I never see my kids and grand kids. Love you grandma.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Elsie, I am sorry about that. You know, whether its because of family situations of disagreements or just location and they are far away, I have been in that situation many times. I pray that eventually you will have them surround you with hugs and loves. I will pray for you. Grandma's are amazing and so important. Navajo Grandma

[@sandranevins2144]

Thanks grandmother ( if I may)... my grandmothers' and great grandmother long ago gone . Knowledge is so precious. I light the oil lamp she gave me sometimes just because, thinking of them. Peace.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Sandra. There is great meaning to "remembering" as it gives us wholeness, belonging, treasured teachings, traditions, customs, thinking, togetherness, foundation, that are becoming RARE today and will even be trampled upon even more from others, our family members, neighbors and gov't in the days to come. This is the reason I am here, to help strengthen you thru the darkness, to see light in all things no matter how dismal it may become in whatever circumstances will find ourselves in. God is with us and will hear our cries, mercies, and will show us miracles that He Lives and is truly everything. Our ancestors if they could speak right now, would reiterate what I just said. May you always remember. It is your strength. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@sandranevins2144]

Navajo Grandma peace and blessings and sunshine.

[@mikkelsv4804]

Thank you so much. I am planning to move west in a year to be with my fiancé and start a ranch, but I've spent my whole life running the hills of Tennessee and I'm very nervous to have to relearn a new land. This brings comfort and even passion

[@NavajoGrandma]

What a beautiful comment and from the heart. You have a wonderful receptive spirit and to have the background you have, this is fabulous and what a life to live starting a ranch with your fiance'. Yes you will probably have some juniper trees here and there and be sure to learn about them because they are filled with Godly goodness, health and harmony. Great comment. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@cristinahawkins6057]

Beautiful!! I'm a 66 yr. old mom, grandma and great grandma, born and raised in Arizona. Been around Junipers all of my life and NEVER knew about the Juniper Berries till now!!! Thank you!!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Very cool to find out huh? Now you know what to do with this magnificent tree, and there is so much more, grandma hardly scratched the surface. Gods handiwork. Navajo Grandma

[@RoseHeartTarot]

Miigwetch Nokomis ❤ I too never had a Grandma. I have always wanted to learn how to make these sacred blessings of protection. I am so grateful to have found you ❤ Thank you for blessing me in this way. Love to you and your family🥰

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well Viva B, you have an adopted Navajo Grandma. Here I am. Thank you for watching and may you continue to watch and learn. This is called "didze" and the juniper itself is utterly amazing. Have great weekend. Pray always. Navajo Grandma

[@RoseHeartTarot]

@@NavajoGrandma tears of joy to you for your beautiful heart. Thank you grandma, I will pray always❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@RoseHeartTarot Love you dear one. Remember this. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@KumoHealing]

I can feel all your love ❤️🙏🏼✨💫 thank you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

So glad! Ashley this is a fun video because it has so many heart felt memories of smell, the smell of home and cooking, the work it took to clean the beans. Then just having a plain bowl afterwards. No need to put all kinds of stuff in it. Its flavor is healing and wonderful. Our comfort food. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@disneynatives144]

Ahe'hee Masani! I have collected so many Juniper Berries but had no idea how to make the beads and string, I live too far away from my grandmother to know. This brought me so much peace and happiness. You are doing so much good and connecting us to our creator and land!

[@NavajoGrandma]

HOORAY!! I am happy to hear this and so happy that you have been picking the juniper berries (didze'). Not only a protection, a delicious healthy treat to munch on as you do this project which is time consuming but a real blessing. Happy to hear from you all in Ahééháshį́į́h California in Nabeho. Axhehee!! Hugs, Navajo Grandma

[@olekluften9776]

Bless your kind soul. Nature is still and forever greatest.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well you couldn't have commented any better. Great comment. Thank you so much. Well said, etc and etc and etc. Navajo Grandma

[@lindaragsdale6958]

Abundance blessings!!! to You! Grandma!... for the richness of the information in this truly... Inspiring! and Heartwarming! video! God bless you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching and your appreciation. Grandma loves you, hoping you had a wonderful Merry Christmas. Navajo Grandma

[@emilyporter1186]

I know you posted this a year ago, so you might not see this but I love that you are preserving your knowledge, traditions, and experiences for the future. I am not native American, and I was wondering if this is a sacred thing for just Navajo/other native ppl, or if this is ok for anyone to do? I don't want to disrespect a culture and people that have already had so much taken from them.

[@NavajoGrandma]

My dear Emily this is not only for you but for everyone who respectfully and prayerfully gather and make these beads. This is sacred and that is most important for us all to understand no matter what and no matter where we are from. This is for all and some Native Americans say otherwise and I do not agree with them for all this was created for us all. Enjoy this project and always be thankful with respect. There is so much that God has given to us and we need to remember and appreciate it with great respect. Thank you for asking and now go gather and enjoy this project. Hugs always from Navajo Grandma

[@emilyporter1186]

@@NavajoGrandma thank you for your thoughts Navajo Grandma ❤️ I will consider this matter carefully, as I do want to be mindful and respectful always

[@blessingslight9631]

The channel yesterday and you have such a Divine light about you and two days before I finally a channel I brought a new home recently and had a big juniper tree in the yard and I just I was going to cut off some of the living so we're going to hang so low I noticed how the birds love it they be eating it so I decided I googled it and found out all the benefits of it and then your video came up and I'm sitting at my table right now pulling off the juniper berries and thanking the Earth all the blessings my great grandmother was a herbalist back home in Jamaica so all of my brothers always used to say I have her gifts passed down to me but I love nature and I love herbs I just burned at my house this morning with bundles of Rosemary I dried

[@NavajoGrandma]

All I can say is simply, you are blessed and a blessing. Wow. Love you. Navajo Grandma