The cold weather months can be brutal when it comes to dealing with a cold or flu. If you happen to live anywhere else other than sunny Southern California (or near the equator for that matter!), you’ll find that opening your windows to air things out may be out of the question. Despite being against […]
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Candy Cane Body Mousse
This light and fluffy candy cane body mousse makes such a lovely Christmas gift. It has the same moisturizing power as shea butter but without that greasy feeling afterward leaving the skin feeling soft, moisturized, and supple. So, if you’re looking for a nice little gift to give to someone who adores peppermint and a […]
37 Natural DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Buying things for friends, family, and coworkers is all fine and dandy, but it can get a bit expensive or impersonal. This year, I decided to keep things simple by giving gifts for Christmas that are homemade, natural, and give the receiver a sense of “Wow! There was a lot of thought put into this […]
Delicious Candy Cane Lip Balm
One of my must have essentials for the winter months is a good lip balm. In fact, my house is practically littered with them to the point that almost every room has its own designated tube. I also like to have a variety of flavors for different seasons and this winter it’s Candy Cane lip […]
How to Make Christmas Spirit Essential Oil
Some of my favorite scents are the ones that spark happiness, joy, and contentedness and what better time of year for all three of these things than Christmas? The aromas of freshly baked gingerbread, spiced wine, and noble pine fill our homes and fill our senses with timeless familiarity, calmness, and peace that give us […]
How to Make Stress Away
I figured now was as good a time as any to share with you how to make the fabled Stress Away essential oil blend. The holidays can really wear on us, so it’s good to have some oils on hand to help us cope with planning, visiting relatives, the endless cooking, and the clean-up afterward. […]