Homemade Hand Sanitizer – Alcohol Free! I just love homemade hand sanitizer! It’s that time of year again when the weather gets wet and cold. Germs multiply and get passed from person to person in an unending cycle of colds, flus, and other unpleasant winter bugs. Some of them, like the incessant norovirus currently going […]
How to Dilute Essential Oils
Learning How to Dilute Essential Oils Properly diluting essential oils is one of the most important things to learn about before diving into blending, internal use, or DIY recipes. The concentration and potency of EOs can be too powerful if used directly on the skin, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with a […]
Conifer Essential Oils- Essential Oils 101
Conifer Essential Oils – Powerful Plant Allies Winter instills a sense of pulling in, digging deep, and reflecting on this past year. It’s a time for slowing down, piling on layers, and sleeping under heavy covers. It’s also a time for experiencing the myriad scents of winter and reveling in their healing and uplifting properties. […]
How to Choose The Best Essential Oil Diffuser
I have a confession to make…I’m addicted to my essential oil diffuser. I’ve tried out tons of different models and it’s been fun matching them to different rooms based on their look, output, and noise level. There are many different ways to use essential oils, but diffusing them remains a popular way to scent your […]
Can You Ingest Essential Oils?
Can You Ingest Essential Oils? One of the biggest questions everyone asks about using essential oils is “Is it safe to ingest essential oils?” and “Is it effective?” To answer both of these important questions we have to turn to the field of toxicology. What is Toxicology? The field of toxicology is often misunderstood. When […]
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils If you didn’t know already I’m a self-proclaimed essential oil addict. My collection is staggering. I mean, who really NEEDS over 80 different essential oils in their life? Well, I guess I do! And perhaps you do too 😉 Essential oils can be used for SO MANY different things […]
Lover of all things natural, Tash grew up in the mountains of San Diego with her bare feet on the ground and a love for nature. She enjoys reading epic fantasy, blogging, and making her own remedies. Be sure to check out her other blog