A Memorial Day Reflection on Healing and Remembrance
Memorial Day has always carried a feeling that is difficult to put into words.
For some, it arrives with backyard gatherings, warm weather, and the unofficial beginning of summer. But underneath all of that is something quieter. A remembering. A recognition that freedom has always come at the expense of someone else’s sacrifice.
And for many families, that sacrifice never fully leaves.
Some people come home carrying things they never speak much about. Some families learn how to hold both gratitude and grief at the same time. Some wounds are visible. Others settle quietly into everyday life, showing up in sleepless nights, tension held deep in the shoulders, or the feeling of always needing to stay alert even after the world has grown quiet again.
This weekend, we’ve found ourselves thinking deeply about those invisible things people carry and the ways care can sometimes meet us gently in the middle of them.
At Camp Wander, we have always believed healing often begins in small rituals repeated consistently over time. A cup of tea before bed. A familiar scent carried throughout the day. A moment of stillness after emotional overwhelm. A hand resting on your shoulders when words don’t quite know how to help.
Sometimes comfort itself becomes part of the healing.
A Note From Dori, Creator of Jeddy’s Blend
“Jeddy’s Blend was created many years ago out of love by me as a mother trying to help my young son Jed through ADHD, as he had a difficult time in school. I never imagined that something created with such personal care would one day help people all over the world struggling with anxiety, PTSD, stress, and emotional pain.
One of the people it helped most was my late husband, Ken, a proud Marine who deeply loved this country and carried the weight of PTSD throughout much of his life. Even during his battle with cancer, his love for the Marine Corps, his country, and the people he loved never faded. Those who knew him will always remember his patriotism, strength, humor, and heart.
There were many difficult days when anxiety and restlessness became overwhelming, and Jeddy’s Blend brought him moments of calm, grounding, and peace. As someone who loved him deeply, there was nothing more important to me than trying to bring comfort to the people I loved most.
This Memorial Day, I want this message to be about honoring our veterans and all those who silently carry the effects of PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and sacrifice. PTSD is real, and many brave men and women continue to fight battles long after returning home.
My hope is that Jeddy’s Blend continues to bring comfort, calm, and support to those who need it most. It has always been more than just a blend to me — it was created with love, compassion, and the hope of helping others heal. “
— Dori
In loving memory of Ken.
Remembering What Memorial Day Truly Means
Memorial Day is not only about honoring those who served. It is also about honoring the human experience that surrounds service itself.
The families waiting at home.
The children growing up too quickly.
The spouses learning how to stay strong through uncertainty.
The people who return changed by what they have lived through.
This weekend feels like an opportunity to move a little slower and hold space for all of it.
For remembrance.
For gratitude.
For compassion.
For the people still healing quietly in ways the world may never fully see.
Our Memorial Day Offering
This Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to extend something meaningful to our community.
Enjoy 20% savings shopwide, plus a free Jeddy’s Blend Salve Stick with purchases over $75.
We chose Jeddy’s Blend intentionally because of the many stories we’ve received over the years from individuals and families who have found comfort in keeping it close during stressful and emotionally overwhelming seasons of life.
It remains one of the blends that means the most to us.
With Gratitude
However you spend this Memorial Day, we hope there is space somewhere within it for reflection.
To remember those who sacrificed so much.
To hold gratitude for the families who carry that sacrifice with them every day.
And to offer gentleness to ourselves and the people around us who may still be carrying invisible weight.
From all of us at Camp Wander, thank you to those who served, those who were lost, and the loved ones who continue honoring their memory every day.
With love,
Camp Wander
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Jeddy’s Blend paired with an enlightened crystal roller for emotional grounding and calm.
Perfect for daily emotional support, moments of overwhelm, or grounding rituals. Apply to wrists, heart space, back of neck, or temples.
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▼Ingredients
fractionated coconut oil
pure therapeutic Frankincense essential oil
pure therapeutic Lavender essential oil
pure therapeutic Cedarwood essential oil
crystal roller applicator
Our proprietary solid Salve Sticks — are poured with the same essential oil ratio as our 2 ounce salves. Rapid hydration comes from nutrient-rich oils like olive oil, coconut, jojoba, and rosehip seed oils, while beeswax and shea butter lock in moisture to create a smooth, protective layer long after the essential oils have absorbed.
Jeddy’s is a mellow, grounding blend that has touched the lives of children and adults worldwide. Many have also found it supportive for PTSD and TMJ-related tension.
Just glide and go…
✨ Benefits
Supports focus + concentration
Encourages emotional balance
Calms overstimulation
Supportive during stress-related overwhelm
🌿 Ways to Use
Glide onto bottoms of feet before school or work
Apply to back of neck and shoulders
Use during emotionally overwhelming moments
Keep in backpack or purse for easy access
🌿 Ingredients
organic ingredients: olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, shea butter, beeswax, vitamin e, lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood, spruce, rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, vetiver, patchouli, vanilla co2 essential oils
⚠️ Care
Topical
Shelf life: 12 months
Store in a cool place
1/2 oz
Jeddy’s Blend was born from a mother who challenged the norm.
Years ago, my sister created this beautifully mellow essential oil blend for her young son who was struggling in school with focus, behavior, and self-esteem. The result was a grounding, calming formula — supportive without side effects.
Hundreds of testimonials now echo the same story. Jeddy’s Blend has touched the lives of children, families, and adults alike worldwide. Many have also found it supportive for PTSD challenges and TMJ discomfort.
✨ Benefits
Supports focus + concentration
Encourages emotional balance
Calms anxious or overstimulated energy
Promotes grounded confidence
Helpful support for TMJ tension
Supportive during PTSD-related stress
🌿 Ways to Use
Apply to bottoms of feet daily
Massage onto back of neck and shoulders
Diffuse Jeddy’s Blend at home during stressful moments
Apply during emotionally overwhelming moments
🌿 Ingredients
organic ingredients: organic unrefined coconut oil, organic olive oil, beeswax pastilles, organic gmo-free kosher-certified vitamin e oil, organic rosehip seed oil, lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood, vanilla, black spruce, rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, vetiver, patchouli essential oils
⚠️ Care
Topical
Shelf life: 12 months
Store in a cool place
2 oz
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This Memorial Day, we reflect on sacrifice, remembrance, emotional healing, and the quiet ways we support ourselves and the people we love.