I’ve been a bit absent from the blog of late because I have undergone a tumultuous sea of emotions. When you lose a loved one in so sudden and so shocking a manner, it brings forth feelings of grief, anger, resentment, and above all the question of “why?”. Two weeks ago, I learned of my […]
Pumpkin Spice Foaming Hand Soap
Now that Autumn has officially arrived my thoughts linger on darker, shorter days, hot cocoa, Halloween and Thanksgiving, color changing leaves, and the familiar scent and flavor of pumpkin spice. Everywhere you look you’re sure to find desserts, drinks, soaps, lotions, air fresheners, and candles reverting to their warm autumn scents in preparation for what […]
DIY All-Natural Pre-Shave Oil Recipe
Have you ever gotten in the shower, reached for your what your husband lovingly refers as your “girly products”, only to find that they’re running low surprisingly (and maybe even suspiciously) fast? Yeah, that’s your husband secretly using your homemade oil cleanser as a pre-shave oil. While my husband hasn’t done this himself, I know […]
What is Amyris Essential Oil?
It goes without saying that I’m a confessed essential oil junkie. Take one look in my house and you’ll see several wire racks filled with different oils and an essential oil diffuser in every room. You might say I have a problem, but I think it’s a very good problem to have! So, when I […]
12 Essential Oil Recipes for Babies
It’s all too easy to delve deep into essential oils and their amazing healing properties and feel a bit overwhelmed. There’s just so many to choose from and so many things that each one can do that it can be really hard to narrow down the best oils for your needs. Throw your baby’s needs […]
Diaphoretic Essential Oils
Whether you’re suffering from a cold, the flu, or just a bad fever, knowing about diaphoretic essential oils and how to use them can help purge illness and boosts your body’s ability to kill off what ails it. A diaphoretic in the form of an herb or essential oil will help induce perspiration. As a […]