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doTERRA essential oils: then and now
It's been 10 years since my first order of doTERRA essential oils. If you haven't been around here that long (but if you have, THANK YOU!), I was looking to upgrade from the lower quality oils I had been using in my DIY projects. I started small, with their tiniest...
10 Uses for Frankincense Essential Oil
A few years ago, the only reference I had to frankincense was the story of the three wise men and baby Jesus (said like Daryl Hannah in Steel Magnolias). When I discovered frankincense essential oil, I was impressed by the wide array of uses this one essential oil...
Flash Giveaway: ZAQ Vase Diffuser
Chances are, if you walk into my home (or you know, hug me), you're going to get a whiff of an essential oil. In case you didn't know, I'm a huge fan of these wonderful oils and use them daily to create a happier, healthier home. Using essential oils aromatically is...
Orange Fresca Margaritas with DIY Orange Simple Syrup
A dear friend of mine had a birthday recently and I decided hosting dinner would be the perfect way to celebrate him AND throw a little housewarming party. We moved at the end of September and I've been looking for any excuse to entertain. I went with burritos/burrito...
Natural treatment options for Bell’s Palsy symptoms
"Mom, something feels really weird with half of my face." I got this message from my 15-year-old a few months ago. Naturally, I figured he was messing with me in some way and told him to tell his dad (he's a paramedic and if it was really a valid concern, he would...
The top 10 essential oils I always have on hand
Recently, I sent out a question to the wonderful readers on my newsletter list asking what overwhelms them most when it comes to wellness and essential oils. I got some really great questions, but the one that came in time and again was: What are the top essential...
Top 12 non-toxic personal care products (that you don’t have to make yourself)
Right now as you read this page, there are about 700 chemicals coursing through your body, many of which likely came from the cleaning supplies and personal care products that line store shelves.¹ Seven. Hundred. How is that even remotely ok? These chemicals...
3 steps for finding more time to learn about herbs
You're intrigued by herbalism and the idea of using natural remedies to keep your family healthy - you've always wanted to be the Village Wise Woman, after all. You've just got one problem: time. There are already lots of commitments in your life and the thought of...
Should you DIY or buy natural skincare products?
You've decided to use all-natural products to protect yourself and your family from the toxic chemicals that are abundant in today's personal care products. But. Do you DIY or buy? And while it would be really easy to give you a cut and dry answer to the question,...
How to make and use lavender oil facial cleanser (oil cleansing method)
Today I wanted to share a quick recipe for lavender oil facial cleanser. It's used for the oil cleansing method and if you're not familiar with the oil cleansing method, I recommend checking out this post first. This cleanser takes just a few simple ingredients and...
15 Simple Tips for Creating a Natural Lifestyle
Natural living has a lot of appeal. Savings. Better Health. Less stress. But how do you get started? Do you have to stop washing your hair and wear burlap clothing to enjoy the benefits of natural living? No. Unless, you know, you want to do that. 😉 What is natural...
3 ways to use calendula herb for happy skin
You've probably run across Calendula in your herbal research. You may even have some in your herbal apothecary. But you might not know exactly what to do with it. Well, there are LOTS of things you can do with calendula. But today we're going to keep it simple and...
Feeling overwhelmed with all of the herbs and essential oils out there?
Each one has countless uses and, as amazing as that is, it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started.
What if you just learn about one instead and how it can be used to create happy, vibrant skin?
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