To this day, it amazes me how much there is to learn about essential oils. Like did you know essential oils have been used since ancient times. In fact, one of the oldest and best-preserved documents that we know of, the Ebers Papyrus, documents the Egyptian’s use of frankincense and other aromatics in treating a […]
Due to popular demand, I’m posting my recipe for making your own homemade foaming hand soap using castile soap and essential oils. For those who may be unfamiliar with castile soap, it is a type of soap made from natural oils, usually olive oil. It is considered a very “green” cleaner because it doesn’t utilize […]
We had tried everything. You name it, we had tried it: Ben-Gay, Aspercreme, Icy Hot, ointments with cayenne pepper and capsacin, patches, accupuncture, accupressure, and the rest. We had tried it all to get some type of relief for my mom and nothing worked. At 82 years old, she has terrible joint discomfort in the neck, […]
I’m in love with making my own cleaning products at home, which are not only chemical and fume-free, but also effective at what they do. Also, I’m saving a ton of money doing this. So this “recipe” is a favorite of mine, and of my friends for whom I’ve made several batches of these cleaning […]
A few months back, a friend of mine introduced me to doTERRA essential oils and my life has not been the same since!! I wanted to share a few ways the oils have become a part of my daily routine! From the moment I wake up to bedtime-I incorporate the oils throughout the day. MORNING: In […]
Few weeks ago my son had an accident while playing limbo with his cousins. I’m so thankful nothing happened to his eye. I’m also very thankful that I had my Doterra oils on hand. I automatically put Melaleuca to disinfect the area; then I dabbed a 1-2 drops of Lavender to help stop the bleeding. I was […]
You may have noticed, that these days, more and more children are presenting with severe food allergies, than let’s say 30-50 years ago. Why do we think that is? Scientists have looked at several possible culprits, such as how our food is full of preservatives and GMOs (genetically modified organisms), or whether or not children […]
When is the last time you looked at the ingredients list for your baby wipes – probably never right? One’s logic or intuition would tell us that baby wipes must be safe, after all they were manufactured for a baby’s delicate skin. Well, the reality is, that’s not the case. In fact, here is the […]
Why is it that the cutest women’s shoes are always the most uncomfortable? So a few days ago this was exactly the case for me, and after a couple hours of wearing heels, I ended up with two fat blisters (ouch!), one on each big toe. So instead of going straight for my Neosporin, I […]
We all know what a hot and dry summer it’s been this year, and with that comes unwanted visits from pests, bugs, and of course ANTS! These little pests will drive you nuts sometimes, as they can get into every single item in your cabinets and drawers. We recommend using this inexpensive, organic toxin-free, and environmentally-safe […]
